Civil Protection rejects reduction in investment in firefighter training

The National Authority for Emergency and Civil Protection (ANEPC) today rejected that there is a reduction in investment in firefighter training. This response comes in reaction to criticism made by the president of a firefighting school, who submitted his resignation. ANEPC argued that there was no cut in funds allocated to firefighter training, contradicting the allegations reportedly made by the school principal. The body led by ANEPC made a point of emphasizing its commitment to the training and professional development of firefighters, considering that the criticism does not reflect the reality of the facts. This situation arises at a time of particular attention to the civil protection sector in Portugal, where firefighter training is considered essential for the effectiveness of emergency operations.