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Mongaguá opens its own Fire Department unit

The city also delivered a new Civil Defense headquarters and new vehicles for municipal security

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Mongaguá, in São Paulo, opened its first Fire Department unit.
The state investment included vehicles and equipment.
At the same ceremony, the new Civil Defense headquarters, new municipal vehicles were delivered and the new DDM delegate was presented.

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Mongaguá was the only municipality in the region without its own Fire Department unit. The installation took place via an agreement between the State and the city hall.

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The city of Mongaguá (SP) was the only municipality in the region without its own Fire Department unit.

The unit was established through an agreement between the State, via the Secretariat of Public Security (SSP), and the municipal administration. The city provided the property and carried out the necessary adaptations for the operation of the department.

Of the total amount invested by the State, R$ 1.285 million was allocated to the purchase of a Fire Engine Rescue and Salvage Vehicle (ABSR). The vehicle is equipped to handle various types of emergencies. An additional R$ 357,000 was spent on acquiring operational equipment, while approximately R$ 15,000 was designated for administrative infrastructure materials.

According to the Commander of the Interior 3 Fire Department, Colonel PM Alessandro Lima de Freitas, the professionals assigned to the unit are among the most qualified and trained to respond to incidents.

"The dream of the residents of Mongaguá to have a Fire Department unit here has been realized. It is also our dream, because institutions want to be present and serve those in need with greater quality, speed, and efficiency," the colonel stated, according to a press release issued by the city hall.

The municipal administration also expects that the permanent presence of the department will enable faster response times, especially in situations where the deployment of teams from other municipalities could increase response times.

During the same ceremony, the city hall inaugurated the new headquarters of the Municipal Civil Defense, located next to the Fire Department station. The proximity is expected to facilitate joint operations in incidents such as heavy rains, storm surges, strong winds, and flooding.

The municipal administration also delivered four vehicles. The Municipal Civil Guard received vehicles for the Maria da Penha Patrol and the Environmental Group, while the Civil Defense and Semutran each received one vehicle.

Another announcement was the presentation of Delegate Carolina Brambila Rocha as the new head of the Women's Protection Police Station (DDM) in Mongaguá.