Bomberos Voluntarios
Bomberos Voluntarios is a volunteer fire department in Guatemala known for their rapid response to emergencies and community service, particularly in fire-related incidents and natural disasters. They were recently in the news for responding to an explosion at a fireworks factory in San Juan Sacatepéquez, where they treated three individuals with first and second-degree burns.
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Recent news mentions
Bomberos Voluntarios are assisting prison guards who show symptoms of dehydration.
PNC confirma liberación de 28 rehenes en la prisión Fraijanes 2
Guatemala· 2026-01-18
Bomberos Voluntarios assisted in providing care to the injured individuals.
Ocho heridos en choque entre camión y microbús en aldea Sachichá, CobánGuatemala· 2025-07-12
Bomberos Voluntarios de la 75 Compañía used special hydraulic equipment to rescue a truck driver trapped in twisted metal.
Triple colisión en la ruta al Atlántico deja cuatro heridos, entre ellos tres menoresGuatemala· 2025-06-28Bomberos Voluntarios assisted Cruz Roja Guatemalteca in rescuing individuals trapped by the floods.
Personas fueron rescatadas y vehículos quedaron atrapados en las súbitas inundaciones ocurridas en SacapulasGuatemala· 2025-06-04The Bomberos Voluntarios reported an explosion in a house where fireworks were being made.
Reportan explosión en fábrica de juegos pirotécnicos en San Juan SacatepéquezGuatemala· 2025-03-20