João Ratinho will take command of the Voluntary Firefighters of Évora, succeeding Rogério Santos, who ended his term this Tuesday, October 8. Santos's departure comes after reaching 65 years of age, the age limit for holding the position.
Santos led the corporation for 16 years and has 46 years of involvement with firefighters, 34 of which in command. João Ratinho was, until now, deputy commander of the Voluntary Firefighters of Évora.
Readers in Évora and surrounding areas see a change in leadership of an essential emergency service in the region. The transition after 16 years of command may affect the operational continuity and organizational culture of the Voluntary Firefighters of Évora, a reference institution in local civil protection. This change follows the application of the age limit, a rule that determines the departure of commanders with long experience in the sector.
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