SloveniaThe Municipality of Ptuj has transferred ownership of a fire station built 15 years ago to the local volunteer fire brigade (PGD Ptuj). The property remained under municipal control due to previous legal complications involving a bankrupt construction contractor and administrative hurdles, despite the firefighters having managed the facility all along. The building includes operational spaces, classrooms, a memorial room, fitness areas, and three rental apartments where PGD members have priority leasing rights to ensure rapid emergency response. The brigade, which handles over 200 interventions annually including technical rescues and traffic accidents, operates on an annual budget of approximately 650,000 euros funded by the municipality and the national rescue administration. Future plans include replacing at least three vehicles and expanding garage capacity within the next five years.
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