Ronen Makhtayev

Ronen Makhtayev is the Deputy Commissioner of the Israeli Fire and Rescue Services. He has recently been in the news for addressing significant challenges faced by the fire service, including a critical shortage of personnel and equipment amidst increasing wildfire incidents in Israel. During a recent parliamentary committee meeting, he highlighted the urgent need for additional firefighters and resources to effectively combat the growing frequency and intensity of wildfires, particularly in light of climate change and demographic shifts affecting emergency response capabilities.