# Volunteer fire department infrastructure upgrades in Central > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/volunteer-fire-department-infrastructure-upgrades-in-central > Updated: 2026-08-28T08:18:13.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Municipalities in Slovakia and the Czech Republic have undertaken various infrastructure projects to modernize and expand facilities for volunteer fire departments. In Slovakia, the city of Prešov completed a reconstruction of a 19th-century fire station on Košická Street, utilizing over 870,000 euros to improve technical equipment and energy efficiency. In the Czech Republic, Sobětice opened a new station costing approximately 21.7 million CZK, featuring vehicle garages and training rooms. Subsequent reports highlight further Czech infrastructure upgrades. In Nová Ves I, a new station costing over 21 million CZK was established with support from European funds. Additionally, Veselí nad Lužnicí completed a 12.6 million CZK reconstruction of an existing station, focusing on thermal insulation and updated utility systems to improve working conditions. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-28: Czech municipalities upgrade fire station infrastructure Czech municipalities in Nová Ves I and Veselí nad Lužnicí have completed major upgrades to fire stations to improve emergency response capabilities and facility modernization. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/czech-municipalities-upgrade-fire-station-infrastructure ### 2026-08-24: Volunteer fire departments in Slovakia and Czechia receive new facilities Municipalities in Slovakia and the Czech Republic have completed major infrastructure upgrades for volunteer fire departments, including a historic reconstruction in Prešov and a new facility in Sobětice. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/volunteer-fire-departments-in-slovakia-and-czechia-receive-new-facilities --- Cite as: Volunteer fire department infrastructure upgrades in Central. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/volunteer-fire-department-infrastructure-upgrades-in-central