Requests from abroad for Romanian firefighters "are proof that the civil defense system works"

The requests from abroad for Romanian firefighters are proof that the civil defense system works, Interior Minister Catalin Predoiu said today.

The statements were made on the occasion of the departure to Greece of a contingent of firefighters from Romania. They have proven their ability to save lives and protect communities at home and abroad, he said.

These missions are carried out within the framework of the European Civil Protection Mechanism, with European funding, and Romanian firefighters are being asked for the 4th consecutive time to send troops to Greece.

This first contingent of 40 firefighters started their journey to Greece, accompanied by 8 technical means. They will be replaced after a period of a few weeks by two more series of firefighters. They will be deployed in the Athens area to help the Greek authorities deal with fire situations.

Translated by: Radu Matei