# Chile firefighting commemorations continue in July

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chile-national-firefighting-commemorations
> Updated: 2026-07-26T18:12:54.000Z. Sources: 13. Developments: 5.

Chile observed National Firefighter Day on 30 June 2026, honoring volunteer fire corps with ceremonies, parades and public acknowledgments nationwide. The following day, the nation marked the 175th anniversary of its fire service with a large parade in Santo Domingo, Valparaíso, featuring more than 500 firefighters from numerous municipalities and senior officials promoting recruitment and solidarity.

The commemorative programme proceeded on 8 July 2026 in Pelluhue, where the Second Company celebrated its 35th year, and in Temuco, where National Firefighter Day was marked with a parade, awards ceremony and a public account presentation highlighting a 930‑person roster, a plan to acquire new European fire trucks in 2027, and a community CPR campaign that has trained over 1,800 people.

Continuing the month‑long celebrations, on 19 July 2026 the Decima Company of the Cuerpo de Bomberos de Temuco marked its 29th anniversary at the Labranza station, presenting long‑service awards to volunteers ranging from five to forty years.

On 26 July 2026 the Fourth Fire Company in Cauquenes marked its 38th anniversary, with provincial and fire officials presenting awards to volunteers who had responded to recent floods, landslides and other emergencies. The same day, Santiago’s Third Fire Company held a funeral at the General Cemetery for honorary volunteer Jorge Fuentes Fuentes, honoring his more than five decades of service and his lasting contribution to the fire community.

## Timeline

### 2026-07-26: Chile fire service holds anniversary and funeral ceremonies for volunteers

Chile's fire service honored volunteers, marking a 38‑year anniversary in Cauquenes and holding a funeral for veteran Jorge Fuentes in Santiago.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-fire-service-holds-anniversary-and-funeral-ceremonies-for-volunteers

### 2026-07-19: Temuco Firefighters' Decima Company Marks 29 Years of Service

Temuco's Decima Firefighters' Company marked 29 years with a ceremony at Labranza, honoring its 1962 origins and awarding long‑service recognitions to volunteers.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/temuco-firefighters-decima-company-marks-29-years-of-service

### 2026-07-08: Chile's fire services mark anniversaries in Pelluhue and Temuco

Chile's fire brigades celebrated milestones: Pelluhue marked 35 years and renamed its Hall of Honor after founder Carlos Morales, while Temuco held a nationwide Firefighter Day with awards, a parade, new truck

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chiles-fire-services-mark-anniversaries-in-pelluhue-and-temuco

### 2026-07-01: Chile marks 175 years of firefighting with parade in Santo Domingo

Over 500 firefighters paraded in Santo Domingo, Chile, marking the fire service's 175th anniversary, with national and local leaders in attendance.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-marks-175-years-of-firefighting-with-parade-in-santo-domingo

### 2026-06-29: Chile marks National Firefighter Day as a tablet is stolen in Copiapó

Chile celebrated National Firefighter Day, honoring its volunteer fire corps, while a theft of a vital tablet in Copiapó threatened emergency response capabilities.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chile-marks-national-firefighter-day-as-a-tablet-is-stolen-in-copiap

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