The Mumbai fire brigade, which is well-equipped to fight building collapse and fire breakouts, will soon be proud owners of their first Haradous Material (HazMat) vehicle, which will help them fight any chemical, biological disaster as well as detect nuclear radiation.

While the brigade has an array of firefighting vehicles, turntable ladders, breathing apparatuses and other equipments, it has invited bids for its first HazMat vehicle, which will be procured in a few months time. A HazMat vehicle has several sub-categories depending upon nuclear, chemical, biological, radiation requirements.