More than 2,000 people want to help fire – News

I thought many would listen but it was a good answer, it exceeded our hopes. In part they are ordinary people, but it also involves many Swedish companies that we have supported a lot and contribute to make it work well. It is true that Sweden is closing, says Secretary General Martin Ärnlöv.

On the Red Cross website, there is an electronic form that anyone wishing to contribute to the rescue can fill out. mainly in places where local coordination is lacking.

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Various experiences and skills are needed in rescue work, says Martin Ärnlöv.

At the present time, we have redirected 30 people to Jokkmokk, people able to drive light and heavy vehicles. people who have experience in forestry work. We have transferred to Östersund and Sveg those who have first aid, these are examples of people who have special knowledge.

But now we match the 2,000 people who can help the emergency department to launch the fire hose. the forest where it is now extinct, a laborious work. The rescue service can use professional firefighters elsewhere, "explains Martin Ärnlöv

" Demonstration of Solidarity "

Volunteers who are not needed at the moment may need more if fires continue to spread or new blooms.

According to Ärnlöv, the closest could be the support of volunteers in 2015, when the large number of refugees came to Sweden.

This is a fantastic manifestation of solidarity, he says.