In KRYO PIGADI, Greece, Fire Lt. Col. Ioannis Kolovos and his elite fire crew are gearing up to combat wildfires that have already begun ravaging the hills west of Athens. Equipped with chainsaws, specialized rakes, weather gauges, and other tools, the 1st Wildfire Special Operation Unit is on high alert as Greece's fire season started prematurely this year due to soaring temperatures.
To bolster their firefighting capabilities, Greece is doubling the number of firefighters in specialized units to 1,300 and adopting tactics from the United States. The country is investing in new equipment, including water-dropping aircraft, drones, and an AI-driven sensor network to enhance early detection of fires.
