President Milanović Receives Delegation from the Tuhelj Volunteer Fire Department on its 120th Anniversary
The President of the Republic Zoran Milanović today received a delegation from the Tuhelj Volunteer Fire Department, which is celebrating its 120th anniversary this year, and marking 120 years of continuous service. In addition to the fire department’s leadership, the delegation included the Head of the Municipality of Tuhelj Mladen Hercigonja and the President of the Tuhelj Municipal Council Robert Romić, who is also a member of the fire department.
The President of the Tuhelj Volunteer Fire Department Tomislav Tramišak and Commander Ivan Šurina briefed President Milanović on the rich history and operational activities of this key non-profit organization, which plays a vital role in ensuring public safety, fire protection and civil protection in the Municipality of Tuhelj in Krapina-Zagorje County. Founded in 1906, the fire department currently has 91 members, more than half of whom are children and young people, the fire department’s President said. He emphasized that generations of volunteer firefighters, through their solidarity and perseverance, have built an organization that today serves as an important pillar of safety for the local community.
Discussions during the meeting focused on the development of local firefighting infrastructure, equipping operational firefighting units and engaging younger generations in firefighting activities.
In addition to the fire department’s President, Tomislav Tramišak, and Commander Ivan Šurina, the meeting at the Office of the President of the Republic was attended by other members of the Tuhelj Volunteer Fire Department: Deputy President Filip Horvatin, Deputy Commander Antun Šurina, Youth Section Leader Kristina Tušak, Supervisory Board President Zdravko Šurina, and members Zdravko Ilić and Marijan Cvetko.
President Milanović was accompanied by Melita Mulić, Adviser to the President of the Republic for Human Rights and Civil Society.
PHOTO: Office of the President of the Republic of Croatia / Filip Glas