WHO WE ARE
A volunteer organization based in Nea Makri, recognized by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection and active since 2007.
01 / OUR IDENTITY
The Provalinthos Volunteer Fire Brigade (PYSETH), also known as PYSETH Neos Voutzas, began its activity in 2007. It is recognized by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection under Decision No. 64/2008 and certified by the Fire Service.
We contribute to firefighting, patrols, training and parades, and we often assist with work for the Municipality of Marathon and the neighboring municipalities. PYSETH does not handle money and accepts only in-kind donations.
~50
volunteers
4
doctors
16
KOMAK rescuers
02 / OUR JOURNEY
Almost two decades of volunteer service, training and presence in the field.
2007
The Provalinthos Volunteer Fire Brigade begins its activity.
2008
It is recognized by the General Secretariat for Civil Protection with Decision 64/2008.
2010
Since 2010 we have helped fight more than 86 fires, alongside countless patrols, training sessions and relief operations.
2014
Every six months our volunteers take part in KOMAK earthquake-rescue training, under the auspices of the Hellenic Air Force. A total of 16 members have been trained so far.
2015
We take part in the two-day event with volunteers and at least three fire engines.
2016
We provide cover for the Greek national motorsport championship across Attica, in cooperation with Pro Action.
2018
Operating as part of Civil Protection, we fought the catastrophic fires in Mati, Neos Voutzas, Rafina and Provalinthos, which cost the lives of more than one hundred of our fellow citizens.
2026
We open the station’s new Operations Center (KEPIX), thanks to the sponsorship of Humanity Greece and Bardos Wood, who donated the new Isobox.
03 / TRAINING & PARTNERSHIPS
In wildfire fighting, mountain rescue, road-accident rescue and earthquake rescue, organized with the Nea Makri Fire Station at no cost to the participating volunteers.
Our volunteers completed the University of Athens 100-hour seminar program “I protect myself and others”.
With SEGAS approval, we staff the 4 medical stations of the Marathon: at the start and at the 5th, 10th and 15th kilometer.
In close cooperation with SPAP, we take part in every tree-planting effort on Mount Penteli.
04 / OUR FLEET
Seven fire engines and three rescue vehicles, all owned by PYSETH. The total water capacity of our fire engines reaches 22,300 liters.
VOUTZAS 01
Rescue vehicle
Petrol / LPG
VOUTZAS 02
Fire engine · 600 liters
Diesel
VOUTZAS 03
Fire engine · 2,400 liters
Diesel
VOUTZAS 04
Fire engine · 2,600 liters
Diesel
VOUTZAS 05
Fire engine · 5,000 liters
Diesel
VOUTZAS 06
Fire engine · 5,000 liters
Diesel
VOUTZAS 07
Fire engine · 5,000 liters
Diesel
VOUTZAS 08
Rescue vehicle
Diesel
VOUTZAS 09
Rescue vehicle
Diesel
VOUTZAS 10
Fire engine · 1,700 liters
Diesel
Equipment, training and certification are provided to all our volunteers.
