Croatian firefighters have been equipped with six new, specialized vehicles designed for tackling forest fires. The handover ceremony took place at the State Firefighting School in Zagreb on August 27th, 2026. Chief Fire Commander Slavko Tucaković and county fire commanders were present at the event. These modern vehicles represent a significant upgrade to the country’s firefighting resources. The investment aims to improve response times and effectiveness in combating wildfires, a growing concern in Croatia. Further details were reported by Index. The acquisition underscores Croatia’s commitment to protecting its forests and communities from the increasing threat of forest fires.