To the young sergeant of the Army of Montenegro Dejan Božović, who lost his life this summer while fighting a fire in the Kuče area, near Podgorica, was posthumously awarded the Protection and Rescue Plaque awarded by the Ministry of Internal Affairs (MUP).
A plaque will be awarded posthumously for many years of service. Branislav Martinović, a member of the Protection and Rescue Service of the Royal Capital of Cetinje.
This is stated in the decision on awarding awards and recognitions to participants in protection and rescue, which was made by the Ministry of Internal Affairs yesterday.
Recognition and awards will be presented on March 1st, on the occasion of the Protection and Rescue Day.
Dejan Božović was a member of the First Infantry Battalion, married and a father of four children. He had served in the Army of Montenegro since 2006, and he performed the duty of a gunner on a 120-millimeter mortar. The explanation of the decision of the Ministry of Internal Affairs states that Božović was killed during a firefighting intervention in the Kuče area, giving his life protecting others. As they added, his act was recognized as an example of personal courage and sacrifice, and his name and deeds will remain permanently inscribed in the memory of the Army of Montenegro and citizens.
Branislav Martinović spent almost twenty years of professional engagement in the Protection and Rescue Service of the Royal Capital of Cetinje, where he performed the duties of a firefighter-rescuer. The decision emphasizes that he performed his work tasks conscientiously, disciplinedly and courageously, always taking into account the safety of citizens and the protection of material assets. It is also stated that he made a lasting contribution to the development and functioning of the protection and rescue system, as well as that he enjoyed the respect of his colleagues and the community in which he worked.
The decision to award awards and recognitions to participants in protection and rescue was made by the Commission formed by a decision of the Minister of Internal Affairs, based on the Regulation on Types of Awards and Recognitions to Participants in Protection and Rescue.
The commission met on February 10th, and, as stated in the decision, the awards are given for special merit in the development of the protection and rescue system, as well as for demonstrated personal dedication in protecting the population and material assets in emergency and crisis situations.
The Protection and Rescue Badge was awarded Marko Radonjić, a retired member of the Protection and Rescue Service of the Municipality of Nikšić. The explanation states that during his working life he participated in numerous interventions, contributed to the improvement of the work of the service and passed on his experience to younger colleagues.
The same award was also given to To Djordje Vujicic, also a retired member of the Nikšić service, for his many years of work and contribution to the improvement of operational capacities and professional knowledge in the field of protection and rescue.
He also received the badge Mihailo Vuksic from the Protection and Rescue Service of the Municipality of Kotor, who, as stated, participated in a large number of interventions and rescue operations, demonstrating professionalism and readiness in carrying out tasks.
Among the recipients of this award are: Pavle Ilić from the Protection and Rescue Service of the Municipality of Bijelo Polje, as well as Dragan Ivancevic, Dušan Knežević, Velimir Banovic, Dejan Popovic, Daniel Stijepovic i Veselin Janković from the Protection and Rescue Service of the Capital City of Podgorica, and Milos VucevicThe explanations state that over the years of work they have demonstrated a high level of professionalism, responsibility and readiness to perform the most complex tasks, participating in fire interventions, technical and other rescue operations.
The Certificate of Appreciation for Protection and Rescue was awarded To Hak Jasavić i Zoran Brajković for their long-term engagement and contribution to the work of the services, emphasizing their dedication and professional attitude towards their obligations.
A cash prize of 500 euros was awarded Arranged by Mišo Adžić, Ivan Bulatović, Nikola Dragović, Radenko Svrkota i To Enver UjkašiThe decision states that during their work they demonstrated professionalism, responsibility and willingness to respond to challenges in protecting life, human health and material goods, and that their engagement contributed to the efficient functioning of protection and rescue services.
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