Volunteers from Velingrad Raise Funds for a New Firefighting Vehicle

The National Association of Volunteers in the Republic of Bulgaria has launched an urgent fundraising campaign to purchase a specialized fire engine for the Volunteer Formation – Velingrad.

The goal is to raise 50,000 euros for equipment with high capacity that will ensure faster and more effective response to severe incidents in difficult terrain.

The volunteer formation in Velingrad is among the most active in the country and annually participates in extinguishing dozens of fires in the region and beyond. At present, the volunteers rely on old equipment with limited capabilities, which hinders long operations.

The targeted fire engine has a capacity of 8 tons of water and a high flow rate. The vehicle will enable autonomous firefighting actions and will provide continuous water supply to the teams of the professional fire service, reducing refueling time.

The appeal for support comes in the context of the increasing fire situation in recent days. The department has recorded a series of serious incidents – after the fire near the Trakia Motorway, volunteer teams assisted in extinguishing outbreaks near Parvomay, Kyustendil, Blagoevgrad, Asenovgrad, and Dupnitsa.

Source: marica.bg