Informação: Azores Civil Protection participates in CASCADE'19, the largest drill held in Portugal
The Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA) begins today the participation in the European CASCADE'19 drill, the largest ever held in Portugal, which runs until June 1. This drill will test and train the international response in case of activation of the EU Civil Protection Mechanism as well as the internal response to highly complex emergencies that may occur in cascade. In ... Mais >>

Informação: National Trauma and Extrication Championship in line with strategy to promote Azores destination
The Regional Secretary for Health stated in Praia da Vitória that the National Trauma and Extrication Championship is in line with the Regional Government's strategy for the national and international promotion of the Azores Destination. "Events such as this reinforce the positioning of the Azorean islands, highlighting our sustainability, environmental and landscape characteristics," said Ru... Mais >>

Informação: National Trauma and Extrication Championship confers prestige to the Azores, says Rui Luís
The Regional Secretary for Health highlighted today the prestige and visibility that the National Trauma and Extrication Championship confers to the Azores. The event takes place in Praia da Vitória between May 17 and 19. "This is a high-level competition that will mobilise 25 teams from all over the country. Their participation will contribute to the improvement of techniques and skills in t... Mais >>

Informação: 1st International Congress on Civil Protection of the Azores to be held in June, announces Rui Luís
The Regional Secretary for Health stated today that the 1st International Congress on Civil Protection of the Azores to be held in Angra do Heroísmo on June 6 and 7 aims to search for strategies to overcome new global challenges arising from climate change. "This new global problem requires that populations, organisations and governments be better prepared for situations arising from climate... Mais >>

Informação: Azores with more firefighters and more fire schools, highlights Rui Luís
The Regional Secretary for Health highlighted in Nordeste the increase in the number of firefighters and the emergence of new fire schools in the associations of volunteer firefighters of the Azores. "There are various signs evidencing this commitment and growth of firefighters in this enduring mission," stressed Rui Luís. He spoke at the ceremony celebrating the 39th anniversary of Nordeste... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government presents to the Legislative Assembly legal document establishing the Legal Scheme on Civil Protection System
The Regional Secretary for Health stated in Nordeste that the legal documents concerning Civil Protection matters that were recently approved by the Council of the Government contribute to a substantial improvement in risk capacity management and enhance the safety of the Azorean population. "With the proposal for Regional Legislative Decree establishing the creation of the Legal Scheme on the Ci... Mais >>

Informação: Rui Luís says citizens are the basis of solid and effective Civil Protection
The Regional Secretary for Health defended in Santa Cruz da Graciosa that citizens are the basis of a solid and effective Civil Protection, which justifies the Regional Government's strong commitment to awareness for risks and catastrophes. "Civil protection begins in each Azorean and must be regarded as an act of citizenship and shared responsibility," said Rui Luís, who spoke on the sidelin... Mais >>

Informação: Regional Government to mark World Civil Defence Day on March 8 on Graciosa
The Regional Secretariat for Health, through the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), celebrates the World Civil Defence Day this year in Santa Cruz da Graciosa. The World Civil Defence Day is celebrated on March 1. However, taking into account the carnival celebrations by the school community on this date, the day will be marked on March 8 in Santa Cruz da Graciosa. The ini... Mais >>

Informação: Azores Civil Protection to reinforce Satellite Communications network used in situations of catastrophe
The Regional Secretary for Health delivered today in Ponta Delgada four of the nine satellite telephones to be used by fire corporations in the archipelago with the aim of reinforcing the redundancy of the Satellite Network operated by the Azores Civil Protection services. "Although the nine islands are already covered by this system, this reinforcement provides the possibility of equipping the 1... Mais >>

Informação: Civil Protection defines new regulation on training courses for volunteer firefighters, reveals Rui Luís
The Regional Secretary for Health revealed on São Jorge the new regulation on training courses for volunteer firefighters in the access to specialised training. Rui Luís spoke Wednesday on the sidelines of an initial training session for volunteer firefighters from Calheta Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters. According to him, this is a regulatory document that improves t... Mais >>