Some photos of the Beijing Fire and Rescue Specialist Brigade(北京市消防救援总队特勤支队)

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(for context, chinese firefighters before 2018 were under the china fire services(of the ministry of public security), who were active service members; in 2018 they lost their military status and became part of the newly founded china fire and rescue)

Firefighters of the Beijing Fire and Rescue Specialist brigade during training

The Specialist brigade of the beijing fire and rescue is an elite component of the Beijing Fire and Rescue that is used to respond to incidents of a particularly dangerous nature, large scale natural disasters along with large scale fires where standard firefighters have failed to control. They have also been deployed overseas to assist with disaster relief.

It was established in October 2013; It's lineage traced back to the China Fire Services Beijing Fire Department(old name of beijng fire and rescue) Gaomidian Company(established 1999) and the Beijing Fire Department Specialist battalion(established 2003).

As of 2023, it consists of 157 firefighters; Also in 2023 the brigade responded to a total over 85 calls, rescued a total 42 people and evacuated a total of 734 people.

A firefighter of the specialist brigade with his burnt helmet after the January 29, 2015 shopping mall fire

Specialist brigade firefighters saving people during the 2023 turkey earthquake

Specialist brigade firefighters crossing a flood to attach a rope during the 2023 beijing floods

A specialist brigade firefighter in a Fire proximity suit

A specialist brigade deputy squad leader in a HAZMAT suit

A specialist brigade firefighter in fire resistant clothing

A specialist brigade firefighter in standard uniform

A specialist brigade squad leader in USAR uniform

A specialist brigade firefighter in international rescue inform

Source:

The Beijing News: https://m.bjnews.com.cn/detail/1703727581168800.html