The Civil Defense Department at Port Sudan International Airport has launched an administrative inspection of its rescue and firefighting unit.
Major General Haider Suleiman led the program, held in the presence of the airport’s director.
The initiative aims to strengthen operational readiness and raise safety standards across the airport.
It includes a comprehensive field assessment of the rescue division’s equipment, personnel and response mechanisms.
Inspectors are also reviewing procedures for handling aircraft fires and other emergencies that could arise on site.
Suleiman said periodic inspection and evaluation are essential to improving response efficiency during air accidents.
He described the rescue and fire units as the first line of defense against such incidents.
The program is designed to sharpen performance and speed up emergency response, he added.
Inspectors examined the readiness of specialized fire trucks, rescue gear and communication equipment.
They also reviewed emergency plans and assessed the training level of the division’s workforce.
Airport director Dr. Moussa Jibril praised the Civil Defense Unit’s role in maintaining safety at the facility.
He said protecting passengers, aircraft and infrastructure remains the airport’s top priority.
Jibril added that management will continue supporting development and training programs to meet international benchmarks.
The inspection aligns with standards set by the International Civil Aviation Organization, or ICAO.
ICAO requires airports to maintain ready rescue and firefighting services, covering equipment, staffing and procedures.
Officials said the goal is to safeguard lives and property while reinforcing overall air safety.
The exercise comes amid heightened attention to infrastructure standards at Sudanese airports.
Port Sudan has served as a key hub during the country’s ongoing conflict and displacement crisis.
Reporting by Sudanese Scene editorial team; editing by Reuters staff.
