Stojanče Angelov, Director of the Directorate for Fire Safety (DZS), announced a new coordinated agreement designed to enhance emergency response capabilities throughout the ongoing fire season. The directive establishes clear protocols for mobilizing resources when the risk of wildfires is highest. A central component of the agreement mandates that during the peak fire season, a minimum contingent of 120 volunteer firefighters must be available at designated locations.
Angelov confirmed that the response time and operational readiness are now subject to daily coordination between the DZS and various local volunteer firefighting associations. The agreement, formalized on July 6, 2026, outlines specific procedural requirements for these associations. Moving forward, every volunteer firefighting association must pre-declare the precise number of volunteer members they intend to contribute.
This advance reporting mechanism is crucial for effective planning. The primary objective of this heightened coordination is to ensure that the fire department’s specialized teams are fully prepared to deploy immediately and effectively extinguish any fire incident as it arises. By standardizing the contribution and availability of volunteer manpower, authorities aim to bolster the overall resilience of the region against escalating fire risks.
This systematic approach to integrating volunteer support is intended to provide a robust and predictable safety net throughout the entire fire season.
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