Corpo civici pompieri
Whether it is a large fire or a small flood, a serious car accident or a minor spill of pollutants, the timely intervention of firefighters can be decisive for citizens, the environment and property.
It suffices to say that the Corpo civici pompieri di Lugano (Lugano Fire Department), which employs about 170 people (30 are professionals), carries out more than 3,200 interventions (urgent and non-urgent) each year.
Tasks and activities
- rescues
- accident rescue
- fires
- floods and overflows
- damage caused by natural events
- pollution incidents
- ABC interventions (atomic, bacteriological and chemical)
- urgent disinfestations
- sanitation service
- services to the population (prevention, courses and counseling)
The firefighters fulfill the functions of cantonal rescue center, cantonal chemical rescue center and ITU (Technical Intervention Unit) competence center for the canton.
The Sanitation and Disinfection Service serves the entire Sottoceneri and takes action at the citizen's request particularly for:
- insect pest control
- disinfestation from mice and other animals
- disinfection of apartments in case of viral diseases
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The original version is the page in Italian.