Bombeiros Voluntários de Benavente | Benavente

The Humanitarian Association of the Volunteer Firefighters of Benavente is a community organization in Benavente, Portugal, bringing together volunteers in a shared commitment to helping people and protecting property. Guided by the motto “Life for Life,” the association focuses on prevention, protection, public safety, and keeping the community informed. Residents can contact the firefighters in an emergency by calling 112, or reach the station for general enquiries.

The association shares information about incidents it has attended and active emergencies reported nationally, and provides channels for public feedback, including an electronic complaints and compliments book. It invites community members to support its work by becoming members or making donations. Its activities also include a band, a sports section, and blood-donor initiatives. The association has reported achieving its goal of acquiring an ambulance for non-emergency patient transport, with help from supporters. It also takes part in the Quartel Electrão initiative, collecting used electrical equipment, batteries, and lamps at its station to support the association and environmental care.