The new Minister of Justice and Public Order, Mrs Anna Koukkidi Prokopiou, made her first official visit to the Fire Service Headquarters today, Friday 17 March 2023, on the occasion of her assumption of office, where she had an introductory meeting with the leadership, the District Managers, the Commander of the Fire Service, as well as the Department Heads of the Fire Service Headquarters. During the meeting, the Deputy Chief Fire Officer of the Fire Service, Mr. Nikos Longinos, presented and analyzed the organizational chart/structure and strategic planning of the Fire Service. He mentioned the duties and responsibilities of the Service, as well as the response statistics for offering assistance to the public. After thanking the Chief Marshal, she said, among other things, that upon assuming her duties, she has made the implementation of the President's governance programme a priority. The purpose of her visit was to inform about the objectives of the Ministry and to listen to the positions and views of the Fire Service in order to achieve greater efficiency.
A key pillar of the governance programme is the continuous strengthening and upgrading of the Fire Service to make it more functional, flexible and effective in its multidimensional role, as well as the creation of an effective roadmap for the prevention and suppression of fires, also through the full utilisation of the European Union's fire prevention and suppression resources.
A key pillar of the governance programme is the continuous strengthening and upgrading of the Fire Service to make it more functional, flexible and effective in its multidimensional role, as well as the creation of an effective roadmap for the prevention and suppression of fires, through the full utilisation of the European Union's fire prevention and suppression resources. The Minister expressed confidence that the upgrading and modernisation of the Fire Service, including the modernisation of its equipment and means, combined with the continuous training and the high sense of responsibility of its members, contribute in this direction, while the ultimate goal remains the creation of a modern Service that can respond to any incident, however difficult, at any time.
The Minister said that the state expects a lot from all of us. We need to work hard, honestly and humbly to achieve the best outcome. She also noted that she is confident that everyone in the Fire Service is fully aware of their high duty and responsibility towards the country and society in general.
Finally, she reiterated her full confidence in the Fire Service, stressing that we must all live up to these expectations.
(MX/SX)
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