Retired servicemen taking part in a rescue drill held in Dapeng New District on July 30. Photo by Yang Haohan

A ceremony was held July 30 in Dapeng, marking the establishment of a rescue team comprised of more than 70 former servicemen. 

In addition to the former servicemen-turned volunteers, the rescue team has also hired 12 professional coaches and equipped itself with helicopters, fast-response boats and other professional communications and search and rescue equipment.