9 November 2013. For fire and rescue center Mi-8 helicopter Will gain the administration of the Magadan region. Vladimir Pechenyi (governor of the region) held a meeting at which a resolution was passed to purchase the Mi-8 helicopter from the state budget. A multi-purpose vessel will be entered in the State Property Register.

Helicopter region needs to implement more efficient and effective response to all kinds of situations.

"This will be the most multifunctional helicopter, which can be used in the event of fires, floods, search, rescue, for passengers, has a system of ditching and other functions. Such a task is set to producers. It is expected that the helicopter will come to Kolyma in the early 2015 years" . - the governor informs.