The Army will deploy more than 300 soldiers in 26 patrols and has prepared other additional resources for difficult situations to support the Special Device for Rural Fire Fighting, which is at its maximum mobilization level since yesterday: almost 13,400 people, mainly firefighters and GNR.
As we move towards cm official army source, in addition to fire prevention and detection patrols (16 under protocol with ICNF and another 10 under agreements with municipalities from north to south), the branch also provides – for coordination with the General Staff of the armed forces – a permanent control group, six modules aftermath, three engineering squads and power groups, accommodation, transport, evacuation and refueling of vehicles, as well as psychological support. These soldiers trained throughout the year. The Army has also deployed 11 pilots and two mechanics to 991 Squadron (jointly with the Air Force and Navy), which operates reconnaissance drones.
The Interior Ministry assured yesterday that the device, with a budget of 54.7 million euros, already has 67 combat aircraft assets (7 more than last year’s maximum) and the state “continues to work” to arrive at the expected 72 “in a year marked by high international demand “.
Author: Sergio A. Vitorino
Source: CM Jornal
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