The Government allocated more than 30 billion pesos for the Volunteer Firefighters.

The Government of Javier Milei formalized the allocation of more than 30 billion pesos for all Volunteer Firefighter associations in the country.

Through Resolution 272/2025, published in the Official Gazette, it was stipulated that these resources be allocated for the acquisition of equipment, supplies, and other essential elements for firefighting.

During the early morning, the measure that will allow fire stations across the country to expand their supply availability was approved after the signature of the Minister of National Security, Patricia Bullrich.

According to Article 1 of the resolution, it was established: "Allocate to the VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTER ASSOCIATIONS, as first-degree entities, the sum of PESOS THIRTY-ONE BILLION THREE HUNDRED TWENTY-SEVEN MILLION ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY-TWO THOUSAND SEVEN HUNDRED FORTY-ONE WITH TWELVE CENTS ($31,327,182,741.12) distributed among the NINE HUNDRED NINETY-SIX (996) entities."

Although the global budget exceeds 31 billion pesos, the Government specified that each Volunteer Firefighter unit will receive a total of $31,452,994.72.

It was also emphasized that these funds must be used exclusively for the purchase of equipment, clothing, firefighting tools, and other essential materials for civil protection. They may also be allocated for the conservation and maintenance of these resources, ensuring their optimal functioning.

Additionally, the Minister of Security approved the delivery of an additional amount allocated to each provincial firefighter federation. In this regard, it was reported that this allocation will amount to $2,409,783.29.08 and must be used to cover operational expenses, institutional representation, compliance with the provisions established in Law No. 25,054, and for the training and education of both volunteer firefighters and the leaders of each entity.

Meanwhile, Milei's Government announced that a total of $803,261,090.12 will be allocated to the Federal Articulation Secretariat, with the aim of enabling it to perform its supervisory functions over each entity, establish regional control centers, acquire equipment, cover administrative expenses, and train instructors.

These funds will also be used to develop specialized courses in emergency management, the preparation of intervention guides, and the production of educational material, among other aspects.

In line with this measure, it was solved that the Council of Volunteer Firefighter Federations receive $2,409,783,287.70, with the exclusive purpose of strengthening the National Academy of Volunteer Firefighter Training. This funding will ensure the proper functioning and development of the institution.

Additional amounts

Furthermore, an additional amount of $803,261,095.90 will be allocated to the same organization, with the particularity that these resources may be used to cover operational expenses, institutional representation, and compliance with the provisions established in Law No. 25,054 and its amendments.

Regarding the payment procedure for these funds, Milei's Government indicated that transfers will be made to the Banco Nación's collecting account, prioritizing those institutions that have fulfilled their obligations in a timely manner.

It was also emphasized that the first provinces to receive the funds will be those with the fewest registered entities.

In this regard, it was explained that this decision aims to ensure a better response to potential emergency situations, allowing the deployment of federal assistance in cases of large-scale disasters, whether natural or man-made.

Once each entity submits its accountability reports to the Volunteer Firefighters Directorate, according to the stipulated expiration schedule, the Administrative Management Subsecretariat will be responsible for issuing the corresponding payment certificates.

Finally, the authorities warned that those institutions that do not meet the administrative requirements or present irregularities in the use of the allocated funds could be suspended as beneficiaries of the measure. Additionally, those responsible could face legal actions.