IGSU subdivisions in the north receive six vehicles for prevention and training

The subdivisions of the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) in northern Moldova have received six vehicles for prevention activities, risk monitoring and training. According to the institution, the vehicles were assigned on 27 October 2026 in Bălți, and were purchased through two cross-border projects.

In brief

• Five Suzuki Vitara cars, with a total value of 1,951,447.87 lei, were assigned to IGSU subdivisions in Bălți, Fălești, Sîngerei, Glodeni and Rîșcani.

• A Ford Transit Kombi minibus, valued at 885,776.88 lei, will support project activities, including training for volunteer firefighters.

• The two projects are being implemented under the Interreg NEXT Romania–Republic of Moldova 2021–2027 Programme, with partners from Botoșani and Iași counties.

Where were the cars assigned?

The Emergency Situations Directorate of Bălți municipality and the territorial subdivisions in Fălești, Sîngerei, Glodeni and Rîșcani are the beneficiaries of the five Suzuki Vitara cars. Their total value is 1,951,447.87 lei.

According to IGSU, the cars are intended for staff travel related to risk prevention, monitoring and assessment, particularly risks associated with flooding. The institution says the new vehicles will also support operational missions and public awareness activities.

What will the minibus be used for?

The Ford Transit Kombi minibus was purchased for 885,776.88 lei and will provide transport for activities planned under the disaster risk prevention project. Its announced uses include supporting training for volunteer firefighters.

The training is intended for volunteer firefighters in the area of responsibility of the Emergency Situations Directorate of Bălți municipality and in Miroslava commune, Iași County. Miroslava is the Romanian partner in the project through which the minibus was purchased.

Through which projects were the vehicles purchased?

The six vehicles were purchased through two projects under the Interreg NEXT Romania–Republic of Moldova 2021–2027 Programme. IGSU says the investments were made with the support of the European Union.

The Suzuki Vitara cars were purchased through the FLOODWALLS project, implemented in partnership with the “Nicolae Iorga” Inspectorate for Emergency Situations of Botoșani County. The minibus was purchased through the CBC Resilience Strategies project, which focuses on disaster risk prevention and strengthening the capacity of cross-border metropolitan areas to cope with such risks.