RN firefighters will work in search and rescue in Rio Grande do Sul | large northern river

The government of RN will send firefighters to help with searches and rescues in Rio Grande do Sul. According to an announcement made by governor Fátima Bezerra (PT), the government will provide 6 military firefighters specialized in operations with boats, 2 pickups and 2 boats complete.

Rio Grande do Sul is facing the effects of storms that hit the state at the end of April. In total, 332 of the state’s 496 municipalities recorded some type of problem, affecting 707.1 thousand people. In a bulletin released at 6pm this Sunday (5), the Civil Defense of Rio Grande do Sul confirms 78 deaths due to the storms hitting the state.

“We are sending trained and qualified firefighters to carry out this mission. Alongside them will be equipment, boats and vehicles that will support the rescue of victims. Our entire Corps is ready if even more soldiers are needed”, says Colonel Monteiro, general commander of the CBMRN.

“It is a moment of unity and all possible help so that the people of Rio Grande do Sul can overcome this sad moment”, stated the governor.

Civil Defense placed most of the state’s river basins at risk of water rising above the flood level.

The Federal Highway Police (PRF) mobilized 75 agents for rescue and rescue operations for people affected by the floods, in addition to seven rescue specialists.

Brazilians from several states sent help to Rio Grande do Sul

See the teams sent by the Northeast states:

• 12 military firefighters
• 1 binomial (military driver and his rescue dog)

• 22 military firefighters
• 1 doctor
• 1 nurse
• Personal protective equipment

• 2 AS type vehicles
• 1 inflatable boat
• 1 aluminum vessel
• 2 rescue teams
• 2 certified binomials in mortal remains
• 1 CBCães vehicle

• 2 ABS type vehicles
• 2 inflatable boats
• 2 rescue teams
• 2 certified binomials in mortal remains
• 2 kennel vehicles

• 2 ABS type vehicles
• 2 inflatable rescue boats
• 8 military firefighters
• 1 vehicle with dogs
• 2 binomials

The teams will continue with specific materials for search and rescue in flooded areas and landslides.

• 10 military firefighters
• 2 pickups
• 2 boats (if shipping is required).

• 6 military firefighters specialized in vessel operations
• 2 pickups
• 2 complete vessels

• 2 pickup trucks
• 2 inflatable boats
• 1 rescue team
• 2 binomials