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Greek regional firefighting equipment procurement

Overview

Greece has seen recent efforts to bolster regional firefighting and civil protection capabilities through various equipment donations and procurement programs.

In July, the Archdiocese of America donated a new firefighting vehicle to the Volunteer Fire Brigade of Penteli. During a blessing ceremony, Archbishop Elpidophoros noted that protecting nature is a “moral duty” and an “expression of love for humanity.”

By August, the Municipality of Meteora received three 4x4 pick-up vehicles equipped with firefighting gear. This delivery is part of the ‘Thessaly 2021-2027’ program, which has allocated 400,000 euros for the procurement of six vehicles to strengthen regional emergency response.

Entities

Region of Thessaly · Dimitris Kouretas · Lefteris Avramopoulos · Municipality of Meteora

Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Municipality of Meteora receives new firefighting vehicles

    The Municipality of Meteora received three new 4x4 firefighting vehicles funded by the ‘Thessaly 2021-2027’ program to bolster regional civil protection and emergency response.

  2. about 1 month ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Archdiocese of America donates firefighting vehicle to Penteli volunteer brigade

    The Archdiocese of America donated a firefighting vehicle to Penteli’s volunteer brigade; a blessing ceremony led by Archbishop Elpidophoros highlighted the duty to protect nature amid rising wildfire threats.

Sources

kalabakacity.gr · tameteora.gr