Portuguese firefighters prioritize training and operational capacity

The Liga dos Bombeiros Portugueses held a meeting in Lisbon to discuss the future of training models for Portuguese firefighters. The debate focused on the need to adapt to new technical knowledge, emerging risks, and evolving technologies. Participants emphasized the importance of establishing a higher academy for firefighters to ensure the continuity and modernization of the profession.

In Évora, João Ratinho has assumed command of the Bombeiros Voluntários de Évora. His stated priorities include strengthening operational capacity, investing in permanent qualification and training, and improving emergency response. Ratinho also aims to increase the corporation's proximity to the community and local institutions, particularly as Évora prepares for its role as the European Capital of Culture in 2027.