TIRANA, Aug 13 /ATA/ The coordination efforts between Albanian, US, Czech and Dutch partners have enabled the teams to effectively fight the wildfires.
The US embassy in Tirana reports on Friday that since arriving in Albania to assist with wildfire coordination and response efforts, our American team of experts from USAID – US Agency for International Development’s Bureau for Humanitarian Assistance, have been assisting the EU Civil Protection & Humanitarian Aid – ECHO and Albanian forces.
“Today, U.S. Forest Service firefighter Renee Jack met with Dutch and Albanian pilots at Rinas Military Air Base in Tirana to discuss their strategic approach to the response. The coordination efforts between our Albanian, American, Czech, and Dutch partners have enabled the teams to more effectively fight the fires. Our team of experts has also delivered trainings on safety and risk management for helicopter operations, wildland fire behavior, wildland fire tactics for helicopters, management, and communication.”
“Our countries continue to be united in our efforts and cooperation during this difficult time for Albania,” the US embassy says.
/sm/
