This summer, Portugal faced one of its most challenging wildfire seasons in recent memory, with over 41,000 hectares burned by more than 5,000 fires . In this critical context, firefighters have courageously risked their lives to protect communities, homes, and natural landscapes. Among the frontline heroes are the Oeiras Volunteer Firefighters , who battled flames under demanding and rapidly changing conditions. Though based in the Lisbon region, they are often called to se