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An EU-supported mission to Portugal! State Fire and Rescue Service team begins operations at regional bases

An EU-supported mission to Portugal! State Fire and Rescue Service team begins operations at regional bases

Ministry of the Interior

As part of the European Union Civil Protection Mechanism, a 20-member team from the State Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) arrived in Portugal on July 16.

The participation of the Latvian team is part of the European Union resource pre-positioning program, which aims to strengthen Portugal's response capacities during the period of highest wildfire risk.

The Latvian team has already been deployed to bases in Trancoso and Almeirim, where adaptation and operational readiness measures have been completed.

This mission not only strengthens Portugal's civil protection capabilities but also fosters the exchange of knowledge and experience, mutual learning, and international cooperation in civil protection.

We wish our colleagues strength and every success in completing their mission!

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