Second air unit for Forest Fire Fighting begins operations in Madeira
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A lightweight, versatile aircraft has entered service in Madeira to support forest fire fighting, deputy Sérgio Oliveira said it enhances regional response capacity and will stay in the area until 30 November, with plans for continued availability from the start of next year's Special Rural Fire Fighting Device.
Unit Deployment
The second air unit for forest fire fighting has entered operation in Madeira.
Deputy Sérgio Oliveira said the unit increases the region's response capacity for protecting people, forest and environmental heritage.
Aircraft Capabilities
The unit is a lightweight, versatile aircraft that can reach difficult access zones and be on the operation theatre five to ten minutes after an alert.
Operational Timeline
The unit will remain in the region in this phase until 30 November.
PSD/Madeira aims for the unit to be available from the start of the Special Rural Fire Fighting Device next year.
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