The presentation ceremony for the new Commander took place this morning, at 08:00, presided over by the President of the Faro Municipal Council, António Miguel Pina. Major Samuel Afonso, with extensive experience in the GNR, including command of the Territorial Detachment of Faro, now assumes leadership of this important municipal structure for rescue and civil protection.
Major Afonso joined the Military Academy in 2008 and holds training in Special Operations and Military Parachuting. Throughout his career, he served as Public Relations and Communications Officer, Commander of the Territorial Detachment of Tavira, and most recently, Head of the Justice and Human Resources Sections of the National Traffic Unit. He has been awarded the Medal of Military Merit and the Medal for Distinguished Public Safety Services.
In his new role, Major Samuel Afonso will be responsible for the operational direction and coordination of the Faro Sappers Firefighters Company, aiming to continue the mission of protecting and rescuing populations and safeguarding people and property in the municipality.
“"The Faro Municipal Council expresses full confidence in the new Commander, wishing him the greatest success in his duties, convinced that his professional experience, leadership capacity, and sense of mission will be an asset to the Company, contributing to the professional development of its members, the reinforcement of operational response capacity, and cooperation with other civil protection agents."
The Municipality also expressed its recognition and appreciation to Captain de Fragata André Cardoso de Morais, for the professionalism and dedication shown over almost four years at the head of the Company, wishing him success in his future roles in the Portuguese Navy.
