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Volunteer Firefighters: Changes in their Work and Action with a Proposed Law

Published January 28, 2026, 15:23

A new bill submitted to Parliament seeks to comprehensively regulate the framework for the operation of volunteer firefighters. The aim is to institutionalize, coordinate and protect both certified teams, operating under the supervision of the Fire Department and the Forestry Department, and informal teams assisting in firefighting operations. The proposal includes provisions for offenses, in order to ensure the safety of volunteers and not hinder the work of state services. Volunteers emphasize that they do not seek to replace state services, but to strengthen and assist their work.