The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration will lead the investigation into the August 2 collision of two Bell helicopters operated by McDermond during firefighting operations in Attica.

Police say the brother of a local deputy mayor breached a roadblock at the scene of a fatal helicopter crash and collided with wreckage while the area remained sealed for investigators

Fire crews battling the major wildfire in western Attica said some of their vehicles were damaged or broken into while parked in Magoula as they responded to the emergency.

A volunteer firefighter suffered a heart attack and another was admitted with respiratory problems as emergency crews battled the ongoing wildfire, while Greece's healthcare system remains on heightened alert.

The 26-year-old deputy fire officer was killed while battling a wildfire in Gythio, with a forensic report confirming smoke inhalation as the cause of death and overturning earlier claims of natural causes

Greece is deploying two CL-415 firefighting aircraft to support Spain's battle against major wildfires after responding to a request made through the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.

Authorities said the fire broke out during fencing work in the municipality of Thermi after dry vegetation caught fire, prompting a major firefighting response

Firefighters and 11 aircraft battle a forest fire near Kalapodi as emergency alerts urge nearby residents to stay ready

The construction worker who urged a trapped 75-year-old to jump from her burning balcony speaks about the harrowing rescue in Kallithea

The helicopter had taken off from Ioannina Airport before going down in the Aoos reservoir during an aerial firefighting operation

A firefighters’ union says a crew responding to a fire at a Roma settlement in Aspropyrgos, western Attica, was threatened and attacked by a group of people during the operation

A firefighter experienced breathing difficulties during the operation in Menidi and was treated by an EKAV crew on-site; the store owner suffered a minor hand burn

Authorities uncover a handwritten message and smartwatch data as the search intensifies for a 45-year-old fire service commander who vanished a week ago in northern Greece

Authorities have launched an extensive search for a 45-year-old firefighter who has gone missing in the Serres region, with emergency services combing mountainous and rural areas as efforts continue to locate both the man and his vehicle

Ursula von der Leyen praised a team of 20 Greek forest commandos who helped save a Spanish village during deadly wildfires, highlighting Europe's need for stronger climate resilience and cross-border cooperation

Intense physical and mental demands during wildfire response increase cardiovascular risks, musculoskeletal injuries, and fatigue among professional and volunteer firefighters, highlighting the need for specialized training and prevention

Croatia and Greece record percentages of 0.45% and 0.41%, respectively, in share of firefighters in their domestic employment sector

The firefighting workforce is seriously understaffed and aging, with an average age close to 48 years and some firefighters aged between 67 and 70

Prime Minister Mitsotakis closed his remarks by reaffirming the government’s full backing for Greece’s firefighters: “Your mission is sacred. Our job is to ensure you have the tools, training, and technology to carry it out safely and successfully.”

The total firefighting force for summer 2025 is 18,031 personnel. This includes 11,746 permanent staff, 1,860 on five-year contracts, 1,455 forest commandos, and 2,500 seasonal firefighters. Additionally, there are 5,500 civil protection volunteers and 5,000 volunteer firefighters