Each volunteer firefighting team will receive financial assistance in the amount of €1,000 from the Ministry of the Interior, with the funds expected to be disbursed within the new year, as announced by the Fire Department following two meetings held to assess the fire season.
According to a statement from the Fire Service, the meetings took place over the past three days, at the initiative of Chief Fire Officer and General Coordinator for Major Fires, Nikos Logginos, with the aim of evaluating the fire season and better preparing for the next one.
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At the first meeting, which was attended by representatives of organized volunteer groups, it was announced that financial support had been secured, following a recommendation by the Chief Fire Officer, to support the volunteers’ work.
During the meeting, the volunteers offered suggestions based on their experience during the fire season, and ways to strengthen cooperation and improve the organization and preparation of the teams were discussed.
Mr. Logginos thanked the volunteers for their long-standing cooperation with the Fire Department and their contribution to fighting fires and protecting human life, property, and the natural environment.
The second meeting was attended by heads and representatives of the relevant government agencies and departments, with the aim of evaluating cooperation and coordination during the fire season.
As reported, recommendations were submitted to improve coordination procedures, strengthen cooperation among the agencies involved, and ensure timely preparation for the upcoming fire season.
The Fire Department notes, in conclusion, that the meetings reaffirmed the importance of close cooperation and effective coordination among all relevant agencies to strengthen operational readiness.
Source: CNA
