Premier Chen Chien-jen says the cabinet plans to allocate an additional NT$8 billion for the island's fire services.
President Lai Ching-te said the government is determined to continue replenishing the manpower of Taiwan's firefighting force as part of an ongoing five-year programme after having achieved the first-phase target in 2023.
The Legislative Yuan has passed a law to boost retirement pensions for police, firefighters, coast guard, and air service personnel.