Since December, the Porta has had a new fire station. More than major speeches, these are the examples of everyday life, these varied situations led by the porta firefighters, which are recalled when it comes to evoking the new buildings presented as strategic tools for the territory of the Castagniccia.
Ensure a territorial network
“We have been waiting for this event for 30 years, it's crucial for the town and I'm very proud of it”, Confided during the inaugural ceremony the mayor of the porta, Pascal Biagra. Met, Lisandra Guidicelli, 20, resident of San Damianu admits, she feels ” Reassured for our elders and for our families who live year in these mountain villages. If there is a health or bad weather problem, Porta firefighters will always be there to intervene as soon as possible! “
Firefighters have a particular relationship with the population. “Our mission is to provide local service, we create a link with the elderly and isolatedbook Anne Callié, chief warrant officer attached to the porta barracks, They call us on our personal phones, they come to the barracks for small injuries. “
-On the way for 33 municipalities in the first call
This first intervention center was demolished in June 2023 to make way for two new buildings of 500 m². Four professional firefighters and 38 volunteers, all from Ampugnani and Castagniccia, are active. They work in 33 municipalities in the first call, and out of ten, secondly call. Their actions vary. “We can have a lot of interventions due to bad weather, such as snow and wind, and we will also help farmers”, underlines the acting chief of the ICC de la Porta, Guillaume Angelini.
By offering both security and comfort, the firefighters continue to weave essential links, testifying that in the heart of the mountains, commitment and solidarity are stronger than ever.