“Serious risks.” Firefighters request urgent meetings with Government and President

The National Council of the League of Portuguese Firefighters (LBP) approved a manifesto in which it requests urgent hearings from the President of the Republic and the Prime Minister to inform them of the difficulties experienced. The approval took place this Saturday, March 21st. In a note, LBP justifies the request by highlighting that “associations run serious risks of compromising their financial capabilities and, consequently, the operational response to help citizens”.

Firefighters ask “immediate support from the Government and political parties with parliamentary seats”demanding “immediate renegotiation” with the Ministry of Health of the agreement with the National Institute of Medical Emergency (INEM). They also demand a review of the transport table for non-urgent patients.

The manifesto also asks the Minister of Internal Administration to order the National Emergency and Civil Protection Authority (ANEPC) to present a national program to support volunteering, in close connection with the LBP. After today’s meeting in Guarda, the League will meet again with the National Council on April 18, in Ponte de Sor. At the new meeting, promises to make “firmer” decisions.