12/06/2026
When wildfires strike, every second counts. 🚒🔥
Since 2022, the EU prepositioning initiative has grown from 236 firefighters from 6 countries to 777 from 14 - all strategically positioned in high-risk areas across Europe, ready to support local teams at a moment’s notice.
The programme is about more than rapid response.
It strengthens national firefighting capacity, fosters knowledge exchange, and prepares teams for future international missions under the Mechanism.
It also builds trust, strong working relationships, and a true European team spirit - invaluable when every second matters during an emergency.
© European Union, 2026