Armed Forces assist with firefighting operations in Lekas and Orosh
- Published: Thursday, 17 August 2017 17:07
As they observe the situation throughout the country, the Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania uninterruptedly continue their engagement in the extinction of fires in all regions of the country.
In the last 24 hours, at the request of the Civil Emergency Directorate, about 80 serviceman (Support Command and Land Force), 6 transport vehicles and 4 firefighters were engaged to extinguish fires in several districts.
The Armed Forces remain engaged in the Administrative Unit Lekas (Voskopoja), Korça County, with about 50 Support Commanders, 3 vehicles and 4 firefighters.
The first "brigadier general" doctor is decreed in the Armed Forces
- Published: Saturday, 12 August 2017 12:56
President of the Republic of Albania and at the same time, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Ilir Meta, on the proposal of the Minister of Defense, Mimi Kodheli has signed the decree for assigning the rank "Brigadier General" to Colonel Bajram Begaj, who is Deputy Director (military) of Trauma University Hospital.
It is the first time in the history of the Albanian Armed Forces that a military doctor receives the rank "Brigadier General".
The AF continues to extinguish fires in Finiq, Dropull and Maqellare
- Published: Saturday, 12 August 2017 12:18
The Armed Forces of the Republic of Albania continue their commitment to the extinguishing of fires in all regions of the country.
At the request of the Civil Emergency Directorate, over the last 24 hours, about 100 AF (Support Command and Land Force) and 6 transport vehicles were engaged in extinguishing fires in several districts.
The Armed Forces continue from the north to the south to engage in the extinction of the fires
- Published: Friday, 11 August 2017 15:11
Albania's Armed Forces continue intensifying the efforts to extinguish the fires that have covered some of the country's districts which are favored by high temperatures, wind and difficult terrain.
Yesterday, 236 Armed Forces, part of the Support Command and Land Force, 15 vehicles, 4 firefighter engines and 3 ambulances were engaged in firefighting operations.
Minister Kodheli thanks AF for their engagement in extinguishing the fire in Kuç of Vora
- Published: Friday, 11 August 2017 12:16
Defense Minister Mimi Kodheli, accompanied by the Deputy of the area, Mr. Sadi Vorpsi, inspected the work of the Armed Forces to extinguish fires at Kuçi, Vora.
In her speech for the media, Ms. Kodheli stressed that the fires are intentional and ruin Albania's image, just as they spoil the citizens' possessions, as it has ruined everything that was built with much effort and sweat.
Talking about the situation at the site, Minister Kodheli stressed the danger posed by the fire in that area and called on the people to support and cooperate with the authorities. "Near the fire there is a fireworks factory and a military unit with ammunition, both of which are at risk. These two facilities are not at risk anymore with the intervention by the AF and the CE.
Articles from Newsroom
Monday, 26 January 2026
Defence Minister Vengu hosts Belgian counterpart: Cooperation to strengthen our capabilities
Tuesday, 20 January 2026
Albanian Air force trains with the U.S. Air Force, focusing on rapid crisis response
Monday, 19 January 2026