All members of the Civil Protection Department have now obtained the international NFPA 1001 certification, a globally recognized standard that confirms the highest levels of training, competence and safety in the field of firefighting services. This was announced by Minister for Home Affairs and Security Glenn Bedingfield during his first official visit to the Civil Protection Department. When citizens ask for help, they have the peace of mind that they have professionals trained to the highest international standards. During his visit, the Minister thanked all members of the Civil Protection Department for their dedication, particularly in light of the intensive work they have carried out over the last few days in response to various fires and emergencies in the high temperatures. “The Government, I and all Maltese people are proud of you and we thank you for the work you do,” concluded Minister Bedingfield.