Mission

Accelerate the transition to integrated rural fire management, involving institutions and society, through coordination and strategic evaluation and seeking the sustainability of the system.

 

MISSION, AS ESTABLISHED IN DECREE-LAW NO. 12/2018, OF 16 FEBRUARY:

  • Integration of public policies with effects:
  • on the accumulation of vegetable fuel
  • the behaviour of the population
  • the activities of SGIFR agents
  • Knowledge management (Colab, Forestwise), specialisation and professionalisation of SGIFR agents
  • Monitoring, evaluation of prevention and combat activities and continuous improvement processes
  • Drawing up and monitoring the National Integrated Rural Fire Management Plan
  • Qualified support in high-risk events
  • To be the unifying and mobilising body that will align and guide everyone towards the same national goal: protecting Portugal from serious rural fires.

PURPOSE

Ensure the implementation and operation of the SGIFR to protect people and natural and built heritage in the face of serious rural fires.

VALUES

01 | Innovation: initiative, knowledge, adaptability

02 | Will: authenticity, individual motivation

03 | Diplomacy: humility, respect

04 | Courage: determination, perseverance

05 | Teamwork: trust, empathy, co-operation, sharing

06 | Integrity: discipline, rigour, transparency