Subchief João Manuel Rocha Sequeira completed his last shift in service of the Lousã Fire Brigade on Saturday, August 30, marking the end of a 42-year career dedicated to the fire corps. His farewell represents the departure of one of the most senior members of the corporation.
João Manuel Rocha Sequeira dedicated more than four decades to protecting the community of Lousã and the surrounding region, having started his journey with the fire brigade at a young age. Throughout these 42 years, he performed various duties and achieved the rank of subchief.
The subchief's career was marked by a permanent commitment to public service and dedication to the mission of rescue and civil protection. His experience and knowledge were fundamental for the training of new generations of firefighters in the corporation.
The farewell of João Manuel Rocha Sequeira constitutes a moment of reflection on the importance of professionals who dedicate their entire lives to the humanitarian cause of firefighting, leaving a significant legacy for the institution and for the community he served for almost half a century.
