'Task force' of firefighters made a difference to the lives of 16 people: 'This is what these institutions exist for'
Over the weekend, the Firefighters' League created a task force of pre-positioned ambulances in Lumiar, Lisbon. Commander Luís Martins, of the Camarate fire brigade, explains to CNN Portugal the objectives of this team — which 'was the reserve of reserves'.
Energy communities: candidate Jorge Pinto believes it is possible to create "a country of bonds"
Jorge Pinto visited the Telheiras/Lumiar Renewable Energy Community on Monday.
Unease in the Civil Protection system
The Firefighters' League set up an ambulance task force pre-positioned in Lumiar, Lisbon. An isolated action, operating outside the Civil Protection circuit, which is being challenged by commanders from various parts of the country.
Controversy in emergency services: Firefighters' League creates ambulance 'task force' outside the Civil Protection framework
Ambulances are pre-positioned in Lumiar, Lisbon, to respond to any eventuality. The decision is causing unease within the Civil Protection system.
Association questions reinforcement ambulances in Lumiar when failures are on the south bank of the Tagus
This week at least three people died while waiting for help in Seixal, in Sesimbra (Quinta do Conde) and in Tavira.
Reinforcement ambulances in Lumiar? Association says failures are on the Margem Sul
The Firefighters' League announced a task force of four ambulances to operate this weekend, based at the League's headquarters. The Association of Emergency Medical Technicians disputes the decision.
