Alonso Miguel congratulates Praia da Vitória firefighters who became national champion
Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action delivers equipment to firefighters and SIV teams
Azorean health professionals better prepared for emergencies with "International Trauma Life Support" course
O Serviço Regional de Proteção Civil e Bombeiros dos Açores (SRPCBA) é o departamento que depende da Secretaria Regional do Ambiente e Ação Climática e que tem como atribuições orientar, coordenar e fiscalizar, a nível da Região Autónoma dos Açores, as atividades de Proteção Civil e dos Corpos de Bombeiros, bem como assegurar o funcionamento de um sistema de transporte terrestre de emergência médica, de forma a garantir, aos sinistrados ou vítimas de doença súbita, a pronta e correta prestação de cuidados de saúde.
Deste modo, ao lançarmos esta página pretendemos para além de dar a conhecer a estrutura orgânica do SRPCBA, ou seja, os seus órgãos e serviços, pretendemos também disponibilizar ao cidadão informação sobre avisos de mau tempo, comunicados de sismos e notas informativas.
Por fim, esperamos que esta página possa vir constituir um meio privilegiado de diálogo em torno das temáticas nela abordadas e que os vossos comentários e sugestões possam contribuir para a melhoria do funcionamento do SRPCBA, em benefício dos cidadãos.
April 26, 2024
Alonso Miguel congratulates Praia da Vitória firefighters who became national champion
The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, congratulated and awarded a distinction to the Praia da Vitória Fire Brigade team for winning 1st place in the National Trauma and Extrication Championships, recently held in Tavira. "This was another moment when our firefighters demonstrated their full capacity and we had the satisfaction of seeing the Praia da Vitória firefighters' team become two-time national champions in trauma, which means that we have the best of the best," praised Alonso Miguel. The head of the Civil Protection department spoke Wednesday during a ceremony, held at the headquarters of the Azores Regional Civil Protection and Fire Service (SRPCBA), which honoured and distinguished the three members of this team: firefighters Bruno Espínola and Carlos Pacheco and coach Marina Pires. In addition to the Praia da Vitória firefighters, the Azores were also represented in the trauma section by the São Roque do Pico firefighters, who came 5th, and the Madalena firefighters, who came 10th. As for the extrication section, the Region was represented by the Nordeste firefighters, who came 6th. "Beyond the remarkable and honourable title of national trauma champions, these significant performances by our firefighters give the population enormous confidence and peace of mind, as they know that, in difficult times, we have the best of the best to assist," stressed the Regional Secretary. He added that they are the result of "hard work, dedication, excellence, knowledge and an unwavering desire to save lives." On the occasion, Alonso Miguel pointed out that these results are also the outcome of "a strong leadership and management that acknowledges the importance of participating in these competitions and the excellence of the training provided by the SRPCBA." The Praia da Vitória Fire Brigade team qualified directly for the World Trauma and Extrication Championship, which will be held on Terceira Island between November 5 and 9. This is "another great opportunity to showcase the dedication, skills, expertise and qualifications of Azorean firefighters." The event will bring together participants from various countries and put victim rescue procedures to the test in trauma and extrication scenarios, with simulations as close as possible to real scenarios. "We believe that we are going to have a world championship that will leave a lasting mark on the history of civil protection and firefighters in the Azores," stated Alonso Miguel.
April 16, 2024
Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action delivers equipment to firefighters and SIV teams
The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action, Alonso Miguel, delivered new extrication equipment to all fire brigades in the Azores and personal protective equipment to all the teams that make up the Immediate Life Support Service (SIV). Alonso Miguel, responsible for the Civil Protection department, stressed that "the Regional Government fully acknowledges the importance of firefighters." He pointed out that "the ongoing work, investment and support to this sector demonstrate the unwavering commitment to the recognition, safety and well-being" of firefighters. In addition to the delivery of specialised footwear to all SIV vehicle crew members, ensuring greater protection and comfort when carrying out their missions, 17 extrication sets were also delivered, each consisting of a battery-operated impact wrench and its accessories, a bit box, a compact battery-operated sabre saw and respective accessories, and a 600mm cable cutter. These new rescue and extrication tools complement the existing equipment and put the latest techniques and methodologies into practice, ensuring that firefighters can swiftly respond, particularly in road accidents with incarcerated victims. On the occasion, the Regional Secretary also recalled that the Region will host the World Trauma and Injury Championship, which will take place between November 5 and 9 on the island of Terceira. "This will be an event that will place us at the centre of the trauma and extrication universe. Once again, it will be a moment to reaffirm our expertise, skills and ability to demonstrate that we are at the forefront of this area of rescue," stressed Alonso Miguel. The Regional Secretary for the Environment and Climate Action spoke during the opening of another Rescue Ambulance Crew (TAS) course at the Azores Civil Protection and Fire Service Training Centre, where he stressed the importance of continuing to "invest in the training and qualification of pre-hospital staff."