The Azorean firefighters who left this morning for the archipelago of Madeira to assist in the fight against fires affecting the island were integrated into the Association of Calheta Volunteer Firefighters.
The 30 Azorean firefighters, who arrived to the archipelago at 5:45 PM, are now under the command of the Regional Civil Protection Service of Madeira. The latter is responsible for guiding, coordinating and supervising the activities carried out by fire brigades as well as all activities related to civil protection and assistance to the population.
The Government of the Azores has decided to send 30 firefighters belonging to fire brigades from São Miguel and Terceira islands to Madeira, following the request of the Government of Madeira.