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Regional Government ready to find solutions to ensure firefighters and their associations are recognised and valued
Regional Government ready to find solutions to ensure firefighters and their associations are recognised and valued
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Regional Government activates Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies following storms in Terceira and São Miguel
Regional Government activates Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies following storms in Terceira and São Miguel
Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática
Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action marks World Environment Day
Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action marks World Environment Day
June 21, 2024
Regional Government ready to find solutions to ensure firefighters and their associations are recognised and valued
June 13, 2024
Regional Government activates Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies following storms in Terceira and São Miguel
June 6, 2024
Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action marks World Environment Day
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Nota de Imprensa
June 21, 2024
Regional Government ready to find solutions to ensure firefighters and their associations are recognised and valued
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, received the President of the National Association of Professional Firefighters (ANBP), Fernando Curto, in Angra do Heroísmo today. José Manuel Bolieiro reiterated the Regional Government's commitment to strengthening cooperation with ANBP. This social and professional association covers Mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira. "The availability and the need for sustainable dialogue between the Regional Government of the Azores and the Humanitarian Associations of Volunteer Firefighters, as employers, was confirmed. Together, we can build a path towards recognising their value, ensuring the conditions for associations to prosper financially and income-wise," he stressed on the occasion. The President of the Government also recalled that the current Government has been "concerned with and recognised" the "essential role of firefighters in the Azores Civil Protection." In 2023, a boost was made to the pre-hospital medical emergency system, with an annual investment of 1.7 million Euros. For 2024, the amount allocated to this area will rise to 6.6 million Euros. This investment has increased the number of emergency ambulance crew members from 220 to 248, while also updating the hourly rate fees for nurses and emergency ambulance crew members. The allocation of resources also includes the payment of TAS, Regulatory Doctors, maintenance of SIV vehicles, insurance, the SIV AMB VPV pilot project, and the training of SIV Nurses, with a system that integrates five SIV vehicles and one SIV ambulance. The renewal of the fire brigades' vehicle fleet is another highlight for the Regional Government. The acquisition of nine vehicles and a multi-victim transport vehicle was awarded, representing an overall investment of 3.4 million Euros. Later this year, a tender will be launched for the acquisition of another five red vehicles, resulting in the allocation of 14 red vehicles to fire brigades in just three years. The President of the Government also pointed out that "solutions can be found with the National Government to guarantee a career that acknowledges the value of professional firefighters." He continued: "Furthermore, it is also crucial to secure funding possibilities for associations through transfers from the State Budget." José Manuel Bolieiro also emphasised the recognition of firefighters through the creation of the Social Statute for Firefighters. Within the powers of the Azorean Government, this has increased the remuneration conditions for all firefighters who carry out operational work voluntarily.
June 21, 2024
Regional Government ready to find solutions to ensure firefighters and their associations are recognised and valued
The President of the Regional Government, José Manuel Bolieiro, accompanied by the Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, received the President of the National Association of Professional Firefighters (ANBP), Fernando Curto, in Angra do Heroísmo today. José Manuel Bolieiro reiterated the Regional Government's commitment to strengthening cooperation with ANBP. This social and professional association covers Mainland Portugal and the autonomous regions of the Azores and Madeira. "The availability and the need for sustainable dialogue between the Regional Government of the Azores and the Humanitarian Associations of Volunteer Firefighters, as employers, was confirmed. Together, we can build a path towards recognising their value, ensuring the conditions for associations to prosper financially and income-wise," he stressed on the occasion. The President of the Government also recalled that the current Government has been "concerned with and recognised" the "essential role of firefighters in the Azores Civil Protection." In 2023, a boost was made to the pre-hospital medical emergency system, with an annual investment of 1.7 million Euros. For 2024, the amount allocated to this area will rise to 6.6 million Euros. This investment has increased the number of emergency ambulance crew members from 220 to 248, while also updating the hourly rate fees for nurses and emergency ambulance crew members. The allocation of resources also includes the payment of TAS, Regulatory Doctors, maintenance of SIV vehicles, insurance, the SIV AMB VPV pilot project, and the training of SIV Nurses, with a system that integrates five SIV vehicles and one SIV ambulance. The renewal of the fire brigades' vehicle fleet is another highlight for the Regional Government. The acquisition of nine vehicles and a multi-victim transport vehicle was awarded, representing an overall investment of 3.4 million Euros. Later this year, a tender will be launched for the acquisition of another five red vehicles, resulting in the allocation of 14 red vehicles to fire brigades in just three years. The President of the Government also pointed out that "solutions can be found with the National Government to guarantee a career that acknowledges the value of professional firefighters." He continued: "Furthermore, it is also crucial to secure funding possibilities for associations through transfers from the State Budget." José Manuel Bolieiro also emphasised the recognition of firefighters through the creation of the Social Statute for Firefighters. Within the powers of the Azorean Government, this has increased the remuneration conditions for all firefighters who carry out operational work voluntarily.
Nota de Imprensa
June 13, 2024
Regional Government activates Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies following storms in Terceira and São Miguel
The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, announced today that, following the storms that hit the Region on June 2 and 3, causing significant damage and losses on the islands of Terceira and São Miguel, the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, has decided to activate the Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies, "with the opening of a new procedure for the submission of applications to support affected families." "The services of the Regional Secretariat followed the survey of the damage caused by the heavy rains that affected several parishes in the municipalities of Praia da Vitória on Terceira Island and Ribeira Grande on São Miguel Island. They remained in close contact with the mayors and parish councils and, in this context, it was verified that the necessary conditions were met to activate this important climate emergency support mechanism," he explained. Alonso Miguel recalled that this tool was created by the XIII Regional Government in 2022 to establish a legal framework that could respond to material and property damage and loss arising from extreme weather events regarding losses that are not covered by the other support systems in force. According to him, it "fills a gap that persisted until then," adding that it " enables public investments with a view to mitigating the impacts of climate change." "Following the support provided for in the support systems that fall under the remit of local councils, the Social Security and other departments with competence in this area, there are always losses and material damages that are not covered by any existing insurance, hence the importance of the Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies. It will direct the revenue from the fees charged on the provision of plastic bags to support affected families in this area, which is not covered by the other support mechanisms available," said the government official. Alonso Miguel also explained that, since its creation in 2022, the Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies has already been activated on six occasions, with the approval of about fifty applications. As he noted, "this is a support and solidarity tool aimed at helping Azorean citizens who suddenly and unpredictably find their lives affected by the impacts of extreme weather events, which, unfortunately, as a result of climate change, have become increasingly intense and prevalent."
June 13, 2024
Regional Government activates Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies following storms in Terceira and São Miguel
The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, announced today that, following the storms that hit the Region on June 2 and 3, causing significant damage and losses on the islands of Terceira and São Miguel, the Regional Government, through the Regional Secretariat for the Environment and Climate Action, has decided to activate the Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies, "with the opening of a new procedure for the submission of applications to support affected families." "The services of the Regional Secretariat followed the survey of the damage caused by the heavy rains that affected several parishes in the municipalities of Praia da Vitória on Terceira Island and Ribeira Grande on São Miguel Island. They remained in close contact with the mayors and parish councils and, in this context, it was verified that the necessary conditions were met to activate this important climate emergency support mechanism," he explained. Alonso Miguel recalled that this tool was created by the XIII Regional Government in 2022 to establish a legal framework that could respond to material and property damage and loss arising from extreme weather events regarding losses that are not covered by the other support systems in force. According to him, it "fills a gap that persisted until then," adding that it " enables public investments with a view to mitigating the impacts of climate change." "Following the support provided for in the support systems that fall under the remit of local councils, the Social Security and other departments with competence in this area, there are always losses and material damages that are not covered by any existing insurance, hence the importance of the Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies. It will direct the revenue from the fees charged on the provision of plastic bags to support affected families in this area, which is not covered by the other support mechanisms available," said the government official. Alonso Miguel also explained that, since its creation in 2022, the Legal and Financial Support Scheme for Climate Emergencies has already been activated on six occasions, with the approval of about fifty applications. As he noted, "this is a support and solidarity tool aimed at helping Azorean citizens who suddenly and unpredictably find their lives affected by the impacts of extreme weather events, which, unfortunately, as a result of climate change, have become increasingly intense and prevalent."