LUCCA, 24 June 2024 – The Zone Lucca on the roof of Italy: the team made up of the Volunteers of the three Public assistance in Lucca (Croce Verde Lucca, Croce Verde Ponte a Moriano, Croce Verde Porcari) was in fact awarded the 5th National Healthcare Tournament organized by ANPAS (National Association of Public Assistance) in Borgotaro, in the province of Parma.
The 3 Borders Tournament, so called because it was built in an area between Liguria, Tuscany and Emilia Romagna, saw the Lucca area prevail over numerous opponents: there were in fact 34 crews competing, coming from all the regions of Italy, ready to compete on 6 scenarios different, located along the Val di Taro. Scenarios kept hidden from the participants until the last moment, designed to recreate complex intervention situations in which all the skills of the rescuers were tested: from the relationship with the victims and those present to the use of radios and navigators, through collaboration with the police and firefighters and the ability to quickly evaluate and decide on the methods of rescue. most appropriate intervention.
“We are extremely satisfied with this result – comments Daniele Massimo Borella, president of the Green Cross of Lucca – and I would like to congratulate the volunteers who participated, as well as the instructors. This is a success that once again confirms the quality of our training, now rewarded at a national level. Occasions like these – concludes Borella – are fundamental for exchange good practicesteam up and, why not, get some satisfaction: a recognition for all those who dedicate their time to volunteering and caring for others”.
