Project "Olympus" - EFPRP - S1 2025

Project Olympus is an initiative by the European Fire Prevention & Rural Preservation Organization (EFPRP) designed to aid Greece in recovering from wildfires and improve preparedness for future ones.

Here's a breakdown of the project's key aspects:

Mission:

• Donate firefighting equipment to the Hellenic Fire Corps (smoke masks, radios, thermal imaging, etc.
• Fund restoration projects in wildfire-affected areas (Attica and Peloponnese) including:
  • Rebuilding burnt structures.
  • Repairing public infrastructure (road signs, animal shelters).
  • Replanting burned forests.

Background and Rationale:

• Wildfires are a growing problem in Greece, with significant historical damage in 2022 and 2024 in Greece.
• Project Olympus aims to improve response and recovery efforts for future wildfires.

Goals and Objectives:

• Primary Goal: Strengthen first response capabilities, improve response times, and begin restoration efforts.
• Specific Objectives:
  • Emergency Services: Provide new equipment to the Hellenic Fire Corps.
  • Restoration: Restore damaged buildings and replant burnt forests.

Target Audience:

• Hellenic Fire Corps: Receive updated firefighting equipment for improved safety and effectiveness.
• Residents and Communities: Benefit from restored infrastructure and environmental recovery.
• Environment and Ecosystems: Restore damaged ecosystems and promote biodiversity.

Activities and Timeline:

• Phase 1: Planning and Procurement (equipment suppliers, restoration sites, fundraising)
• Phase 2: Equipment Distribution and Restoration (delivering equipment, restoration work, forest restoration)
• Phase 3: Evaluation and Reporting (equipment impact, restoration progress, reports for stakeholders)

Expected Outcomes:

• Short-Term: Improved firefighting capabilities, enhanced first responder readiness, local community benefits, environmental recovery (reforestation begins).
• Long-Term: Strengthened firefighting infrastructure, sustained community recovery, improved environmental stability (continued forest restoration).

Budget: 156,980.05 € (Funding Sources: Donations, Memberships, State Subventions)

Project Team:

• Alexios Elizalde Xirokosta (Project Manager)
• Rémi Baysang (Project Coordinator)
• Romain Brouat (Project Outreach Strategy)

Monitoring and Evaluation:

• Track response time, effectiveness of equipment/restoration, hectares of forest replanted.
• Use pre- and post-distribution surveys with responders, quarterly progress reports, and post-project reviews for assessment.

Sustainability:

The project seeks continued funding through individual donations, local partnerships, and developing a peer mentorship program for long-term impact.

For any questions regarding this project, please, contact support@efprp.org or contact@efprp.org or projects@efprp.org.