The President of the Government congratulated in Praia da Vitória the team of Volunteer Firefighters who won the second place in the World Trauma Championship that was recently held in Cape Town, South Africa.
 
"This excellent performance, which confers prestige to the Autonomous Region of the Azores, clearly demonstrates the level of competence, training and preparation of Praia da Vitória Firefighters, as is the case with other fire brigades throughout the Azores. This is only possible with the efforts and dedication of their members," noted Vasco Cordeiro.
 
In the message of congratulations sent today, the President of the Government stressed that this noteworthy classification "is a source of increased inspiration for all those who give, on a daily basis, the best of their time and effort to assist their fellow citizens."
 
The Trauma Team of Praia da Vitória Humanitarian Association of Volunteer Firefighters, made up of two members and a coach, also won the third place in the "standard" challenge and the second place in the complex challenge.
 
The 2018 edition of the "World Rescue Challenge" was held from October 22 to 26. It involved the participation of 24 teams from 16 countries in an event that tested the rescue procedures for victims in trauma scenarios, including simulation of accident victims.