
Source: Nam Phuong - Nguyen Trang (2024), “Ho Chi Minh City Police Receive 32-Meter Ladder Fire Truck Donated by Dan On Foods,” Ho Chi Minh City Police.
On the morning of December 31, 2024, at the headquarters of the Ho Chi Minh City Police Department, a special ceremony was held to receive a fire truck donation from Dan On Foods Corporation, a member of the Vietnam-Canada Business Association.
Attending the ceremony were Major General Nguyen Thanh Huong, Deputy Director of the Ho Chi Minh City Police; Mr. Dan On, Chairman of Dan-D Foods; Ms. Le Thuy Trang, a representative from the city's Department of Foreign Affairs; Lieutenant Colonel Nguyen Hong Vuong, Deputy Head of Fire Prevention and Rescue Division (PC07); and other senior police officials.
The donated vehicle is a 32-meter ladder fire truck, manufactured and assembled in Vietnam by Hiệp Hòa Special Purpose Vehicle Corporation. This donation aims to enhance firefighting and rescue capabilities in Ho Chi Minh City. More than just a practical contribution, this act symbolizes the strong partnership between businesses and public safety efforts.
During the ceremony, Major General Nguyen Thanh Huong and Mr. Dan On officially signed the donation agreement. A symbolic key and commemorative gifts were exchanged to mark the occasion.
Mr. Dan On expressed his pride in donating the fire truck, calling it a long-held dream. He emphasized his commitment to community safety and his wish to equip Ho Chi Minh City’s police force with modern firefighting and rescue tools. He also mentioned that his company in Binh Duong has purchased a similar ladder truck for internal and community use. Looking ahead, he hopes to continue supporting the city’s firefighting efforts.
Major General Nguyen Thanh Huong expressed deep gratitude on behalf of the city’s residents. He highlighted Ho Chi Minh City's dense population and numerous high-rise buildings, which present significant fire risks. While the city has invested in modern firefighting equipment, contributions from businesses like Dan On Foods Corporation further strengthen public safety efforts.
Following the ceremony, attendees had the opportunity to inspect the new fire truck and see its advanced features in action. This meaningful donation reflects the power of collaboration between businesses and public services, working together for a safer Ho Chi Minh City.