fires prevention and response on the island

The Lesvos Branch of the Hellenic Rescue Team belongs to the Department of Civil Protection since 2001. The Disaster Management Section with 30 active trained and members certified by the Fire Brigade through the Department of Civil Protection participate every summer in the prevention and response to fires on the island and beyond. In risk category 4 on the map of Civil Protection, our members, when called by the Civil Protection and the Fire Brigade, cover areas of their responsibility in matters of fire safety.


With fire extinguishing equipment and Vehicle, as well as a crew on foot they offer assistance under the instructions of the above bodies, as well as in matters of emergency assistance and rescue.

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