On January 28th, Storm Kristin, which struck the Central Region of the country, caused very serious damage to the Pedrógão Grande Volunteer Fire Department headquarters.
On January 28th, Storm Kristin, which struck the Central Region of the country, caused very serious damage to the Pedrógão Grande Volunteer Fire Department headquarters, causing many disruptions to operational conditions and affecting the well-being of the firefighters.
The damage affected part of the barracks' roof, completely destroying the telecommunications antenna. The interior was then severely damaged by the rain in the following days, particularly the dormitories (male and female), changing rooms (also male and female), the firefighter's common room, destroying furniture and appliances, the Commander's office, and the Directorate's office, where computer equipment and some documentation were affected.
The Volunteer Firefighters of Pedrógão Grande are requesting support so that they can soon fully repair their fire station, as this Association does not have the financial resources to overcome this situation, so that we can continue to fully guarantee our rescue operations to those in need, although we have never stopped doing so, even in precarious conditions.
On January 28, 2026, Storm Kristin struck the country's Central Region, causing severe damage to the Pedrógão Grande Volunteer Firefighters' headquarters. This devastation has significantly compromised operational capacity and directly impacted the well-being of our personnel.
Part of the building's roof was torn away, and the telecommunications antenna was completely destroyed. In the days that followed, heavy rain further damaged the interior, severely affecting essential areas such as the male and female dormitories, changing rooms, and the firefighters' common room—where furniture and appliances were lost. The Commander's office and the Administration Office were also impacted, with damage to computer equipment and important documentation.
The Pedrógão Grande Volunteer Firefighters are now urgently seeking support to restore the headquarters to full working condition. At present, the Association does not have the financial means to recover from this situation alone. Your support is vital to help us rebuild and continue providing critical emergency services to those in need.
Despite the challenging and precarious conditions, we have never stopped serving our community. With your help, we can ensure that we continue to do so safely, effectively, and without compromise.
