The president of the firefighter union of Western Greece Vasilis Fertakis made serious allegations about the Fire Brigade’s effectiveness, in light of the tragic death of a 33-year-old firefighter in Paleo Faliro.
Mr. Fertakis told patranews.gr that the Ministry of Public Order last updated the Fire Brigade’s equipment in 2008. Since then, many uniforms, helmets and boots have expired, making the equipment unsuitable and potentially dangerous.
The union president claimed that the state is content with sending condolences via telegram, while refusing to accept firefighter demands for greater protective measures. Mr. Fertakis commented that a firefighter who was recently seriously injured in Aetoloakarnania and is being treated in an intensive care unit has not received any support from the Ministry.
