Firefighters request urgent meeting with the Prime Minister
The president of the National Association of Professional Firefighters said the aim is “to strengthen and better organise emergency response in Portugal”, so as to ensure greater confidence in firefighters.
Civil Protection rules out illegality in ambulance reinforcement
Civil Protection director José Manuel Moura has ruled out any illegality in the ad-hoc reinforcement of eight ambulances organised by the Portuguese Firefighters' League over the weekend. After meetings with INEM and the Firefighters' League, Moura attributed the dispute to a communication failure by the League and said the situation created a misunderstanding that must not recur. He insisted that ANEPC (Civil Protection) should be formally involved in future emergency operations to ensure coordination and public safety.
I regret that the Firefighters' League, INEM and Civil Protection did not sit down together and draw up a plan
Commander Paulo Santos also says that the volunteer firefighters “gave a sign that, when they want, things get done”.
Civil Protection launches inquiry into ambulance reinforcements; Firefighters' League leader laments lack of dialogue
The national Civil Protection authority has opened an inquiry regarding measures to reinforce ambulance services. The leader of the Firefighters' League criticises the move, saying there has been insufficient dialogue.
Firefighters form a task force with four ambulances
Emergency vehicles will be based at the headquarters of the Portuguese Firefighters' League, which is also providing a commander on duty to coordinate the operations.
"What we know is that the system is not working well": LBP president expects answers over death of woman in Sesimbra
António Nunes said that “if it is concluded that it was the firefighters who failed to fulfil their mission, they should say so, because they will assume their responsibilities.”
Lisbon Firefighters Operating with Minimum Services
Lisbon's Sapadores Firefighters are now operating with minimum services. This is because the shifts that are starting now will finish after midnight.
