Chapter 596 - 413 Quick Rescue Task Force!_3

Moreover, we emphasize human-centeredness, with the computer being merely a tool in our hands; even if Commanders find themselves befuddled at any moment, they can still find inspiration in the information provided by the system."

The Leadership nodded in agreement.

It seemed that the proposer had really done a considerable amount of homework on this technical matter, thoroughly understanding it.

"With so many government agencies cooperating, if this really succeeds, wouldn’t it strip the government of its function to establish a Command to coordinate large-scale disasters?"

Fang Huai smiled upon hearing this question:

"Since it is a ’system’ geared for major emergencies, it should be a consistent and long-term response method, not dependent on individual or team decisions. Local governments have less expertise in responding to disasters than we do, leaders in coordination also have their own areas of expertise, and their capabilities can vary, some potentially making poor decisions.

Of course, the government has concerns about economic development, and relief efforts may be biased as a result.

Therefore, a Command must be established, but the government can share its concerns with us so we can formulate and implement specific plans!"

Tsk, tsk, tsk.

The surrounding leaders listened and began to grasp the taste of the idea.

This young man was aiming very high!

Very high indeed!

He intended to remove one of the two ’mother-in-laws’ above the Firefighting forces, or at least half of one!

In case of emergency disasters, the local government’s right to guide would become a right to suggest; how great would the authority of the Firefighting forces become?

"Are you planning a rebellion, have you considered where the Firefighting funding comes from?"

Fang Huai noticed the look of horror gradually appearing on the leaders’ faces and promptly reined in his smugness, coughing lightly, and said:

"Of course, the government still needs to play a leading role. I’m just saying that in the disaster relief process, Firefighting should exhibit professionalism, and other rescue teams should be integrated into Firefighting for better coordination and relief results."

The expressions of the leaders did not relax, only feeling that the more they looked at this plan, the more impractical it seemed.

Fang Huai knew it was impractical.

But it was his style to seize every opportunity.

Reluctantly, he had to play his trump card.

"Director, actually, I haven’t mentioned the name of the plan yet."

Director Chen cast a thoughtful glance over: "Oh? Go on, tell me what other brilliant ideas you have."

Fang Huai hesitated, "I... am somewhat hesitant to say it."

That was tantamount to the phrase "Your minister is innocent."

If this were a rebellious keyboard warrior, they would surely reply with "If you dare not say it, then don’t."

But this was the Leadership, and there was only one way to receive their words.

Director Chen smiled: "But speak freely, our Firefighting forces can surely accommodate two bold individuals."

Only then did Fang Huai stand upright and declare:

"Reporting! The name of this plan is ’Chinese Firefighting—Fast Response Comprehensive Rescue Team’!"

Director Chen furrowed his brow, failing to see anything audacious about it, and asked, "What does that mean? Are you defining us?"

"No!" Fang Huai spoke loudly: "My meaning is that we, the Firefighting forces, should be renamed the Quick Response Task Force!"

Wow!

He wanted to rename the Firefighting forces!

Leaders were stunned.

But Fang Huai did not stop there, continuing emphatically:

"The stereotype of Firefighting is of fighting fires, but now, the proportion of our fire-related police dispatches has actually declined significantly.

Do the words Chinese Firefighting still fit the overall requirements of our Troops? In fact, from the moment we took over emergency Rescue, they no longer fit.

Many Western countries’ Firefighting forces do these tasks too, but they call themselves first-responders.

I must say, this concept is very good. However, considering our national conditions, we should have an even higher concept. ’Fast response’ and ’integrated Rescue’ are the terms that more precisely describe our work.

Our Firefighting theory should also be built upon such elevation so that it can keep up with the developmental needs of society, presenting new training ideas and equipment requirements more effectively.

From the root, we need to reform the old system, eliminate the drawbacks of the system, and focus more on Rescue and scientific research."

Of course, the common people have been calling us Firefighting since the Tongzhi era, which has been over a hundred years, and we are still Firefighting, which is for the familiarity and affection of society towards us and also for easier publicity.

But it’s time to change our brand.

The public can still call us the Quick Rescue Task Force, and perhaps the older generation might find this new name hard to accept, but I believe the younger generation, increasingly in tune with international thinking, will find it easier to adopt."

This statement was met with a long silence.

Some leaders felt they should applaud him, while others wanted to scold him.

"So you change the ’Fire’ character, what about the ’Prevention’ character?"

Fang Huai remained silent.

The ’Prevention’ character, he had already included in this broad Emergency plan; as for the fire prevention inspection rights, he had repeatedly downplayed them.

His idea of renaming was to separate the administrative approval business; fire prevention professionals should become public servants, moving into housing construction.

’Prevention’ and ’Firefighting,’ two forces with not much technical connection, were tied together, often hindering each other more than anything else.

Some excellent grassroots Commanders, after a few years in the field, would move to fire prevention positions. The Big Team became a government agency rather than a pure military organization, where being promoted to Chief of Staff meant no longer dealing with firefighting.

Everyone always mentions the reform of the Firefighting System due to the army system’s inability to retain people for the long term, resulting in a lack of experience in fire suppression.

Commanders are the most crucial part—they can attack inside to save lives, and plan strategic moves from behind. If even the Commanders have only a few years of frontline lifespan, how can they train a team with rich experience and knowledge?