Greek fire officers conclude successful study visit with Fire and Rescue NSW

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A delegation of fire officers from the Hellenic Fire Corps Headquarters has concluded a highly informative and successful study visit to Australia, hosted by Fire and Rescue NSW.

The visit facilitated a valuable exchange of knowledge and expertise between the Greek and Australian fire services, with participants describing the experience as fruitful.

As part of their trip to Sydney, the Greek fire officers were also officially received by NSW Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib and Minister for Industrial Relations and Work Health and Safety Sophie Cotsis.

They were accompanied by the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Ioannis Mallikourtis.

The Greek delegation expressed heartfelt thanks to Fire and Rescue NSW for their hospitality and support throughout the visit, calling it a memorable and enriching opportunity for collaboration.

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