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António Nunes urges the President to accelerate reforms for the firefighters' statute and adopt new forest fire fighting methodologies, amid political debate over government inaction on prevention.
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.
The Portuguese Firefighters League (LBP) says that the increase in fuel prices is having a “very negative impact” on fire departments, which are being “strangled”.
For over six centuries, Lisbon has sought to ensure that when fire strikes, there will be someone to rescue those who need to get out.
Commander Paulo Santos believes, however, that there is a need to “improve vehicle capacity”.
Portuguese firefighters deployed to Spain are working around the clock to contain a vast wildfire that has already burned almost 50,000 hectares in Ávila – but commanders warn that conditions The post Portuguese firefighters work ‘non-stop’ as huge blaze rages across central Spain appeared first on Portugal Resident.
The young woman admitted that being the first woman among so many men is a “very big responsibility,” but also “an honour.”
The goal is to create a Higher Firefighters Academy, and a joint working group will be presented to build the application process for A3ES accreditation of the study cycle by October.
Young cadets from the Rebordosa Fire Department contributed to Portugal's success by securing two medals during a competition held in the Czech Republic.
Commander Alexandre Rodrigues, of the Lisbon Sapadores Fire Brigade, details the work his team will carry out in Venezuela, a country devastated following Wednesday's two earthquakes.
The Portuguese Firefighters League claims that emergency motorcycles show “very positive results” in providing aid to the population.
The Minister of Internal Administration says that firefighter associations can rest assured regarding expenses during the wildfire season. The government is prepared to look into other financing solutions.
British twin sisters Kloe and Mariah Bye have announced plans to complete a 30-kilometre charity run from Salir to the Albufeira fire station on September 12 in support of the The post Twin sisters take on 30km run to help Algarve’s volunteer firefighters appeared first on Portugal Resident.
After intervening in firefighting efforts, “a significant increase in certain systemic inflammation biomarkers was observed,” concluded a study by the FMUP.
Firefighters who spend more time in the 'theatre of operations' for forest fires may have an increased risk of health effects associated with occupational exposure.
Portugal holds here one of the oldest organized firefighting memories in the world. Lisbon holds here one of its oldest institutions.
The initiative «Portugal Conta Connosco» has donated 100,000 euros worth of supplies and equipment to support firefighting efforts.
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The initiative “Portugal conta connosco” provided supplies and equipment to the fire department.
The 16th edition of Rock ‘n’ Law, an event promoted by law firms, aims to raise funds for the “Recover our home (Station)” project for the Vieira de Leiria firefighters, who were affected by storm Kristin.
142 pieces of personal protective equipment consisting of trousers and jackets, as well as two communication systems, were delivered.
Conflict within the corporation has been dragging on for months.
The mayor of Alvaiázere has issued an urgent appeal for additional firefighters, saying the municipality's crews are exhausted and more personnel are needed to cope with ongoing demands.
The president of Alvaiázere municipal council, a municipality in the district of Leiria severely affected by Storm Kristin, today desperately requested firefighter support because members of the local brigade are exhausted.
Commander Luís Martins assesses the firefighters' work on the ground in Leiria and Coimbra, the districts most affected by the weather system named Kristin.
Firefighters from a dozen fire departments are being deployed today to the regions most affected by Storm Kristin. “We have guaranteed about a dozen corporations that are being deployed to The post Firefighters from various regions deployed to assist in Storm Kristin aftermath appeared first on Portugal Resident.
Lisbon City Council distributed 2,000 new uniforms in September 2025 and has already completed the public tender process to acquire 300 firefighting jackets and 230 rain suits.
The union and association also denounce delays in promotions and disorganisation in the RSBL. More than 10% of operational personnel lack proper uniforms.
The proposal was approved at the executive meeting to open a 30-day public consultation period for any contributions.
Over the past five years, the local authority has invested more than two million euros in personnel and equipment for the animal rescue unit.
