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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”.
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 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.
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.
The initiative «Portugal Conta Connosco» has donated 100,000 euros worth of supplies and equipment to support firefighting efforts.
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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.
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.
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.
Commander Paulo Santos also says that the volunteer firefighters “gave a sign that, when they want, things get done”.
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.
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's Sapadores Firefighters are now operating with minimum services. This is because the shifts that are starting now will finish after midnight.
