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Bolivian Air Force pact grants military service booklet to volunteer firefighters
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Bolivian Air Force pact grants military service booklet to volunteer firefighters

From El Deber · () Spanish

Translated from Spanish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

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  • Ascensión de Guarayos has signed an agreement with the Bolivian Air Force (FAB).
  • The pact allows young men and women who serve as volunteer firefighters for two years to receive their military service booklet.
  • This initiative aims to provide an essential document for volunteers while strengthening the firefighting corps.

In a move to support its young citizens and bolster emergency services, the Municipal Council of Ascensión de Guarayos has entered into an agreement with the Bolivian Air Force (FAB). This pact offers a significant benefit to individuals dedicating their time as volunteer firefighters.

Under the terms of the agreement, young men and women who commit to serving as volunteer firefighters for a period of two years will be eligible to receive their military service booklet. This document is a crucial requirement for many aspects of civic life in Bolivia. Previously, individuals who had not completed their military service through traditional means faced challenges in obtaining this booklet.

There are many people who, for some reason, have not gone to the barracks. With the signing of this agreement, they will have the opportunity to obtain this indispensable document.

— Robert SchokThe acting mayor of Ascensión de Guarayos explained the significance of the agreement for young citizens.

Prior to the signing, a FAB brigade conducted a training course for the Ascensión de Guarayos forest firefighter corps. The training covered military formation and fire response techniques. The agreement is open to both men and women, regardless of age, who do not yet possess their military service booklet. The primary requirement is the completion of two years of service as a volunteer firefighter.

Robert Schok, the acting mayor, highlighted the importance of the agreement, stating, "There are many people who, for some reason, have not gone to the barracks. With the signing of this agreement, they will have the opportunity to obtain this indispensable document." He also noted the reciprocal benefits: "The benefit is reciprocal; on one hand, the volunteer will have their booklet, and on the other, we will be able to count on a volunteer firefighting corps that is always ready and strengthened."

The benefit is reciprocal; on one hand, the volunteer will have their booklet, and on the other, we will be able to count on a volunteer firefighting corps that is always ready and strengthened.

— Robert SchokThe acting mayor described the mutual advantages of the pact between the municipality and the FAB.
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Originally published by El Deber in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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