Action Plan for the Development of Key Areas in Safety and Emergency Equipment

(2023–2025)

Vigorously developing safety and emergency response equipment is a key component of strengthening disaster and accident prevention and control capabilities. In order to earnestly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and carry out the… Central Committee of the Communist Party of China   Opinions of the State Council on Promoting Reform and Development in the Field of Work Safety In accordance with the “14th Five-Year Plan for National Emergency Response Systems,” the Outline of the Strategy for Expanding Domestic Demand (2022–2035), and relevant planning requirements in the industrial and information technology sectors, this Action Plan has been formulated to clarify key development tasks in priority areas of safety and emergency equipment, thereby promoting the high-quality development of the safety and emergency industry.

I. General Requirements

(1) Guiding Principles

Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, we will comprehensively implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, thoroughly carry out General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions on the development of safety and emergency‑response equipment, and earnestly follow the decisions and arrangements of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council. Upholding the principle of putting the people first and life above all else, we will balance development with safety, take the modernization of safety and emergency‑response equipment as the central task, advance scientific and technological innovation, strengthen the promotion and application of such technologies, foster a thriving industrial ecosystem, and drive high‑quality industrial development. In doing so, we will enhance our capacity to prevent, mitigate, and respond to disasters, as well as to manage major public emergencies, meet the growing demand for safety and emergency preparedness, and improve the people’s sense of gain, happiness, and security.

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(II) Basic Principles

Adhere to innovation-driven development. Strengthen the primary role of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation, Promote Industry–University–Research Collaboration Through collaborative innovation Strengthen efforts to tackle common and critical core technologies, and proactively develop new technologies and cultivate new products.

Adhere to application-driven approaches. In response to the needs of major natural disasters and industrial safety incidents, we will develop safety and emergency‑response equipment that is urgently required, technologically advanced, and widely marketable; strengthen its application and dissemination; and achieve large‑scale, industrialized development.

Adhere to prioritized advancement. Focus on key areas, develop priority safety and emergency response equipment, leverage the strengths of leading and backbone enterprises in funding, technology, and market access, stimulate the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises, and foster an integrated development pattern that seamlessly connects large, medium, and small businesses.

Adhere to integrated and coordinated efforts. Strengthen top-level design, enhance the coordinated and guiding role of governments at all levels in fostering innovation, promoting applications, and cultivating a conducive ecosystem, leverage the market‑driven role of enterprises and the proactive contributions of social organizations, and fully mobilize the enthusiasm of all stakeholders to forge synergies for development.

(III) Overall Objectives

By 2025, the safety and emergency‑response equipment industry is expected to see significant improvements in scale, product quality, and the depth and breadth of its applications, with a markedly strengthened capacity to support disaster prevention, mitigation, relief, and the management of major public emergencies. The market size of key sectors within this industry will exceed RMB 1 trillion. Focusing on priority application scenarios, the sector will achieve breakthroughs in a number of critical core technologies, promote a portfolio of safety and emergency‑response equipment featuring advanced technical standards and demonstrable performance, and foster more than 10 globally competitive leading enterprises, over 50 key backbone firms with proprietary technological advantages, as well as a cohort of manufacturing single‑champion companies and specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative “little giant” enterprises. In addition, approximately 50 national demonstration bases for the safety and emergency‑response industry— including those currently under development—will be established, creating highly competitive, cutting‑edge manufacturing clusters in this field.

II. Key Areas

Focus on key safety‑emergency equipment for applications in scenarios such as earthquakes and geological hazards, flood disasters, urban waterlogging, ice and snow disasters, forest and grassland fires, fires in urban special settings, hazardous‑chemical safety incidents, mining (tunnel) safety accidents, emergency life‑saving operations, and household emergencies. Strengthen research and development of core technologies and their widespread application, and enhance the supply of advanced, practical safety‑emergency equipment. Enhance capabilities in disaster and accident prevention and control, as well as emergency rescue and response.

(1) Earthquakes and geological hazards. In response to the major risks posed by large‑scale earthquakes and catastrophic disasters, we will develop multifunctional early‑warning systems to enhance disaster monitoring and forecasting capabilities. To meet rescue needs in scenarios such as road closures, network outages, and power disruptions, we will advance emergency rescue equipment, life‑search and rescue gear, emergency communication devices, and emergency power‑supply systems, thereby improving operations in complex terrains. Life detection 、 Integrates rescue operations, emergency communications and power supply support, and the individual soldier‑borne capabilities of rescue personnel.

(2) Flood disasters. In response to critical hazards such as dam seepage, piping, landslides, subsidence, and breach, develop intelligent flood‑warning and emergency‑response equipment. Enhance early warning and risk-avoidance capabilities, as well as the ability to accurately identify potential hazards, Breach Enhance rapid containment capabilities, as well as rescue and safety‑assurance capacities in fast‑flowing waters, to improve the efficiency of handling loose‑material deposits in barrier lakes.

(3) Urban flooding disasters. For complex environments such as turbulent waterways, turbid waters, and underground spaces, develop flood‑control and rescue equipment that is highly adaptable to diverse scenarios and remotely operable, along with disaster‑information sensing and emergency‑communication systems, thereby enhancing capabilities in flood management and rescue operations, rapid acquisition and precise identification of disaster information, and reliable emergency communications.

(4) Ice and snow disasters. In response to traffic, power, and communication disruptions, as well as other secondary disasters caused by persistent ice and snow hazards, we will develop intelligent de-icing and snow‑removal equipment to enhance emergency road clearance, ensure the resilience of communication networks and power grids, and bolster rescue capabilities in harsh environments such as high‑altitude, cold regions.

(5) Forest and grassland fires. In response to the need to “act early and address small fires” in forest and grassland fire management, efforts will be intensified to enhance fire monitoring and early warning systems and the deployment of aerial rescue equipment. Furthermore, the lightweighting and increased mobility of firefighting and rescue gear will be advanced, thereby improving capabilities for rapid fire detection, proactive early warning, efficient transportation and delivery, and swift response.

(6) Fires in urban special‑purpose settings. In response to fires in urban high-rise buildings, large-scale complexes, underground spaces, aging residential neighborhoods, warehouses, and other specialized settings, we will develop specialized firefighting and rescue equipment, unmanned fire-extinguishing systems, temperature- and smoke-sensing devices, precise personnel‑location systems, and personal protective gear, thereby enhancing the city’s overall emergency response and incident‑management capabilities.

(7) Safety accidents involving hazardous chemicals. In response to hazardous environments involving toxic and harmful substances, dense smoke, flammable and explosive materials, and fire‑rescue operations, we will develop low‑ or unmanned high‑power firefighting and decontamination systems, advanced intelligent firefighting equipment for large storage tanks, smart virtualized emergency‑response training tools, and personal protective gear, thereby enhancing emergency‑response capabilities in extreme conditions and improving the safety and protection of rescue personnel.

(8) Mine (tunnel) safety accidents. For open-pit mining operations involving ore extraction, transportation, and loading/unloading, we will strengthen the deployment of intelligent and unmanned equipment, enhance capabilities in smart sensing, high-precision positioning, and early warning and forecasting, and reduce risks to workers operating in hazardous environments. For the complex underground mine spaces, we will develop radar‑based detection systems, robotic platforms, and tunnel rescue equipment, thereby improving underground space exploration, risk perception, and emergency response capabilities.

(9) Emergency life-saving care. Facing Heart Cardiac arrest Emergency resuscitation is required, Increase the deployment of automated external defibrillators (AEDs) to enhance pre-hospital emergency response capabilities during the critical window for life-saving intervention. In response to major accident and disaster scenarios, develop on-site life-support and transport equipment to improve patient outcomes.

(10) Household Emergency Preparedness. To meet the diverse home‑safety and emergency‑response needs across residential, outdoor, and vehicular settings, we will enhance product performance and quality, ramp up promotion of household emergency kits, long‑lasting eco‑friendly fire extinguishers, descent rescue devices, and emergency power supplies, and strengthen both household safety protection and individuals’ capabilities for emergency evacuation and self‑rescue.

III. Key Tasks

(1) Strengthen technological innovation

1. Conduct research and development efforts on key equipment. Addressing the urgent need for equipment in the face of major natural disasters and industrial safety accidents, Through national- and provincial-level major science and technology projects or key R&D programs, we conduct research and development of core technologies and tackle engineering challenges, thereby achieving breakthroughs in critical technologies and addressing shortcomings in key equipment; through… Unveiling the challenge and appointing a leader, Issue equipment R&D roadmaps, organize joint efforts between research and development institutions and end-user organizations, and develop a portfolio of advanced‑technology, high‑quality safety and emergency response equipment that meets user needs.

2. Build a platform for research and development innovation and public services. Support universities, research institutes, leading enterprises, and end-users—along with other industry‑academia‑research‑application entities—in jointly establishing innovation platforms in the field of safety and emergency response equipment, and in conducting both fundamental and applied research. Support the development of industrial technology‑foundation public service platforms to provide testing and inspection services, information support, and assistance in commercializing innovative outcomes, thereby enhancing the overall level of public services. Also, support the conduct of real‑world tests and exercises for advanced, suitable equipment, enabling the verification and enhancement of equipment performance in operational settings.

(II) Strengthen Promotion and Application

3. Publish the Catalog of Advanced Safety and Emergency Response Equipment (for Promotion) Focusing on key application scenarios, a selection of equipment that is advanced, reliable, and promising for widespread adoption will be identified and included in a published catalog. The catalog will disclose the equipment’s performance specifications, test reports, typical application scenarios, and real-world use cases to guide users in making informed choices.

4. Publish the Recommended Catalog of Enterprises Meeting Standards for Household Emergency Products Standards are issued to assess the innovation capabilities, product quality, corporate creditworthiness, and compliance with laws and regulations of key enterprises producing emergency‑response products for households, thereby guiding technological advancement in this sector and promoting orderly enterprise development. Enterprises may apply voluntarily; following a selection process, a catalog of qualified (recommended) enterprises is compiled and published, subject to dynamic management, to help consumers choose suitable products.

5. Promote pilot and demonstration projects for the application of safety and emergency response equipment. Promote the integrated and large-scale application of 5G, artificial intelligence, robotics, the BeiDou navigation system, new materials, and other technologies in the field of safety and emergency response equipment. Select technology-transfer projects that demonstrate technological advancement, practical effectiveness, innovative business models, and strong demonstration and ripple effects, and carry out pilot and demonstration initiatives.

6. Strengthen publicity and promotion. Host the China Safety and Emergency Industry Conference, encourage local governments to organize safety and emergency equipment development conferences, expos, and other events, and promote collaboration among industry, research, and finance. Encourage the launch of innovation competitions for safety and emergency technologies and equipment, and select and showcase a portfolio of cutting-edge technologies and solutions tailored to key application scenarios. Support e‑commerce platforms in establishing dedicated sections to promote and sell safety and emergency products.

(3) Fostering a Thriving Industrial Ecosystem

7. Enhance the industrial chain for key equipment. We will map and chart the industrial chains of key equipment, focusing on critical nodes, and support leading enterprises in assuming the role of chain leaders. By leveraging these focal points to strengthen weak links and reinforce strengths, we will enhance the stability and competitiveness of the industrial chain, advance digital transformation across industries, and elevate the modernization of the industrial value chain.

8. Strengthen enterprise upgrading and excellence initiatives. Foster leading enterprises in the safety and emergency‑response equipment sector, as well as single‑category champions and specialized, refined, distinctive, and innovative “little giant” firms, to accelerate the growth of companies with clear competitive advantages and strong innovation capabilities. Establish a mechanism for maintaining close ties with key enterprises and support them in undertaking major projects. Leverage these key enterprises to advance the development of emergency‑product production capacity reserve projects. Pilot an evaluation system for enterprise quality‑management capabilities and encourage companies to strive for excellence in quality.

9. Promote the clustered development of enterprises. Cultivate demonstration bases for the national security and emergency response industry (including the entities responsible for their establishment), optimize regional planning, guide these bases toward differentiated and specialized development, and leverage their role as models to drive broader progress. Initiate the development of specialized industrial clusters for small and medium-sized enterprises in the safety and emergency response equipment sector. Enhance the supporting capabilities of key links in the industrial chain. Promote the development of advanced manufacturing clusters for safety and emergency response equipment, thereby enhancing the international competitiveness and global influence of such equipment.

10. Improve the industrial standards system. Exploring the establishment of The technical organization for the standardization of safety and emergency response equipment is developing a guideline for building a standards system and accelerating the formulation and revision of standards in key areas. Social organizations and leading enterprises are encouraged to develop and revise urgently needed industry‑specific group standards and enterprise standards.

IV. Safeguard Measures

(1) Strengthen organizational leadership. Strengthen inter‑departmental cooperation and coordination between ministries and provincial governments, and enhance overall planning and coordination. Local governments should reinforce organizational leadership over industrial development and establish mechanisms for coordinated advancement of industrial growth. Encourage localities to incorporate safety and emergency‑response equipment into the scope of policy support for strategic emerging industries, tailored to their specific conditions. Intensify synergistic implementation with relevant plans and policies such as “Industrial Internet + Workplace Safety,” thereby promoting the development of safety and emergency‑response equipment.

(II) Strengthen policy support. The state is increasing its support for the development of safety and emergency response equipment. Eligible projects in the safety and emergency response sector will be included in the scope of insurance compensation for the first‑of‑its‑kind major technical equipment and the initial batch of applications for key new materials. A collaborative mechanism will be established between industry authorities and end‑users to explore the integrated application of measures such as government procurement demand standards, thereby supporting innovation and development in safety and emergency response equipment and ensuring the implementation of tax credit policies for specialized safety‑production equipment. Encourage local governments to introduce supportive policies to foster the development of safety and emergency response equipment and to cultivate and develop demonstration bases for the safety and emergency response industry, and encourage… Promote safety and emergency response products through trade union procurement and other channels.

(3) Promote industry–finance cooperation. Leverage the guiding role of government investment funds and encourage private capital to invest. Establish a development fund for the safety and emergency‑response equipment industry, organize investment‑and‑financing roadshow events, support enterprises in applying for the “Science‑Technology‑Industry‑Finance Integration” special program, and incubate and nurture start‑ups. Leverage the role of the national industry‑finance cooperation platform to broaden financing channels. Encourage the adoption of financial leasing, product insurance, service procurement, and other mechanisms to promote advanced, practical safety and emergency‑response equipment.

(4) Accelerate talent development. Attract and cultivate high‑end talent and innovation‑driven entrepreneurs in the safety and emergency response sector through multiple channels. Support eligible institutions of higher education in establishing safety and emergency‑related majors, and promote collaborative efforts among stakeholders to train specialized technical and managerial professionals for the industry. Furthermore, foster the integration of industry and education to develop world‑class engineers in the field of safety and emergency response, and strengthen the role of vocational education in underpinning the talent pool for this sector.

(5) Strengthen training and enterprise services. Leverage the bridging and coordinating role of industry associations, consortia, and other third-party organizations to establish public service platforms and strengthen support for enterprises. Employ a variety of channels—including mainstream media, the internet, and new media—to promote industry policies, disseminate standards, provide safety education, and conduct first-aid training. Encourage demonstration bases to offer experiential safety‑emergency response training, thereby raising public awareness of safety and fostering a societal environment in which “everyone prioritizes safety and everyone knows how to respond to emergencies.”