Three Kamov rented to replace the state apparatus began to operate – Observer

The three Kamov firemen, who will replace the three state helicopters until October, began this Thursday to operate at Loulé, Macedo de Cavaleiros and Ferreira do Zêzere. The state of Civil Protection, José Neves, who visited Thursday the air center of Ferreira do Zêzere in the district of Santarém, told Lusa that these three heavy helicopters, also branded Kamov, were already in Portugal since the end of last week, but because of the certification process, only started this Thursday to work.

To replace the three Kamov state arrested since the beginning of the year, the government has made an alternative contract by direct adjustment to guarantee the 55 air assets that incorporate the device to fight against. rural fire.

The Secretary of State for Civil Protection observed that the state was forced to contract these

According to José Neves, the three hired Kamov are part from the arrangement until October 31 and the

The Secretary of State stated that the three hired heavy helicopters have "better features", having the ability to carry more water than the Kamov of the state. In addition to Ferreira do Zêzere, the Kamovs are stationed in Loulé and Macedo de Cavaleiros.

In addition to Ferreira do Zêzere, the Kamovs are stationed at Loulé and Macedo de Cavaleiros. The state secretary also said that the helicopter that is located in Loulé shares the base with Santa Comba Dão, since the means are moved because of the risk of fire.

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