President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa emphasizes the essential role of men and women who serve the public with dedication and both physical and moral courage in protection and rescue operations. In his statement, he highlighted the noble mission of firefighters, which is grounded in the unique value of solidarity and guided by a profound sense of civic duty, deserving the recognition and gratitude of all.
On International Firefighters’ Day, the President recalled the contribution of Portuguese firefighters in international disaster contexts, citing their support efforts in Canada, Chile, Turkey, and Valencia as examples of their expertise and a mission-oriented spirit without borders.
