In the OAKA in the presence of the Prime Minister Kyriakou Mitsotakis Friday morning the Delivery Ceremony of 164 Youth vehicle to Fire department.
The prime minister stressed that “the state contrast most of the forces we ever had” in this year’s firefighting season, adding that the tradition of these vehicles shows that “the homeland is progressing and taking steps ahead every day.».
Finally, he assured the Fire and Civil Protection officials that “the state will be with you” adding that “we are sure you will stand up to the circumstances and this year’s firefighting season”.
The 164 vehicles totaling 15,550,000 euros include all ground water, equipped with 12,000 liter tanks, as well as vehicles of staff and equipment.
“We are at the heart of the firefighting period that is evidenced by the most demanding climate crisis in rise. That is why the state contrast most of the forces we have ever had. 18,000 permanent and seasonal firefighters, 1,800 forestry. I would like to thank the European countries on its side, “the prime minister initially said.
As he noted, “we have 85 aircraft over 80 drones and thousands of vehicles of all kinds”.
“These vehicles are 1/10 of the 1,400 vehicles that will boost the Fire Brigade through the AEGIS program,” Mitsotakis stressed, noting that “they are proof that the homeland is progressing and taking steps forward daily following a design that is ultimately attributed. I want to remind you where civil protection was in 2019 and where today »
As he said, “Prevention is the one that efficiently faces fires, firefighters tell us that the forest fires are erased in the winter. We have spent more than 400m euros on forest cleaning and opening firefighting so that summer fires have a less catastrophic footprint, “recalling that the 2.1 billion -euro AEGIS program” is designed to be starring in Europe in civil protection structures “.
On the occasion of what was announced for EU’s next perennial budget, the prime minister commented “I was happy to find that there was an increase in EU funds on civil protection issues. When dealing with the issue of climate crisis we must also deal with how to protect citizens in 2025. Because fellow citizens may want to contribute to charcoal but also want the state to be with them. “
“Our mission is to give civil protection forces all the support so that the won battles are more than the lost. Rest assured that the state will be by your side and we are sure you will stand up to the circumstances and this year’s firefighting season, ”concluded Kyriakos Mitsotakis.
Kefalogiannis: With the end of AEGIS the Fire Brigade will have 1,400 new vehicles
“These means improves the reaction time in fires. They are part of the AEGIS program to support firefighters by enhancing their safety and operational capacity. In 2025 we will receive 296 vehicles and in 2026 another 331 with money from the recovery fund. At the end of AEGIS, the Fire Brigade will have 1,400 new vehicles, ”the Minister of Climate Change and Civil Protection said, Giannis Kefalogiannis
“Civil protection is not just a public service, it is the face of the state in the toughest battles. It is the institution that when others retreat, it appears, “Mr Kefalogiannis added. “That’s why we have to be organized and consistent,” he added.
Civil protection becomes a system of prevention and timely response. It evolves into a interoperable mechanism. It is located at the heart of the national strategy and on this road we have allies the European partners, local communities and men and women of the Fire Brigade, Mr Kefalogiannis concluded.
“Thanks to Greece for solidarity”
The event was also attended by European Commissioner for Equality and Crisis Management, Hatza Lamib, who initially said in her speech that “Europe is the fastest heated continent on the planet. We take these threats seriously. These vehicles received today prove it. Greece is not alone. You are part of Europe’s Civil Protection Family. “
“These vehicles are not only fully equipped but are a sign of solidarity. These vehicles prove what it means to be readiness. Greece has shown that solidarity is not a blank word. You have responded to 21 requests for firing in 2016 and only 3 this month for neighboring countries, ”the European Commissioner added.
“Thank you for your leading role in Europe,” he concluded.
See photos of the vehicles delivered today to the Fire Brigade
