2,500 Greek seasonal firefighters protest for permanent positions after a severe wildfire season.

In Greece, around 2,500 seasonal firefighters protested outside the Civil Protection Ministry, demanding permanent positions as their contracts expired after a severe wildfire season. Climate change has extended fire risks beyond summer, necessitating year-round firefighting. The 2023 season saw over 1,747 sq. kilometers burned, four times the decade's average. Firefighters seek to fill 4,000 vacant positions and advocate for 12-month contracts to address chronic staffing shortages.

October 31, 2024
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