Joint efforts for risk prevention and cross-border coordination in disaster management

The JERICO project aims to strengthen climate resilience and improve disaster risk prevention in the Hungary–Serbia border region through enhanced cross-border cooperation between voluntary firefighting organizations. The project focuses on increasing preparedness and response capacities for climate-related emergencies, including floods, droughts, wildfires, extreme weather events, and the growing risks associated with electrical fires linked to renewable energy systems and related technologies.

To achieve this, partners will establish a Border Firefighter Centre in Mórahalom and modernize the Fire Station and Training Centre in Horgoš, creating improved conditions for joint operations, training, and emergency response. The project will also introduce a digital mapping application, support the development of recommendations for strengthening bilateral cooperation mechanisms, and develop intervention protocols related to green energy systems.

In parallel, training programmes and awareness-raising activities will improve disaster preparedness among firefighters, volunteers, and local communities. By enhancing infrastructure, equipment, operational coordination, and public knowledge, JERICO will contribute to faster and more effective emergency interventions, increased community resilience, and improved safety for more than 670,000 citizens living in the cross-border area.

• Establishment of a Border Firefighter Centre in Mórahalom.
• Modernization and upgrading of the Fire Station and Training Centre in Horgoš.
• Strengthened cross-border cooperation between voluntary firefighting organizations in Hungary and Serbia.
• Development of recommendations and proposals to support national-level bilateral cooperation mechanisms for disaster management between Serbian and Hungarian firefighters' associations.
• Introduction of a digital mapping application to support emergency planning and interventions.
• Development of intervention protocols for green energy systems, supporting safe disaster response in evolving energy environments.
• Delivery of training programmes for voluntary firefighters, improving operational readiness and response capacities.
• Organization of public awareness and citizen training activities on disaster prevention and emergency preparedness.
• Increased preparedness for climate-related risks, including floods, droughts, wildfires, and extreme weather events.
• Improved coordination, communication, and response efficiency during cross-border emergencies.
• Dissemination of project-developed training materials and operational methodologies for wider use in both countries.
• Enhanced safety and resilience for more than 670,000 citizens living in the project area.
• Long-term sustainability ensured through modernized infrastructure, energy-efficient investments, continued institutional cooperation, and ongoing use of project outputs.