According to sources, the FRG consists of trained volunteers who can support society when extra resources are needed. The group can be activated by the rescue service or by Borås City, for example during severe strains, crises, and extraordinary events, but also during heightened preparedness and in war. It is called in when reinforcement is needed and then functions as support for both the municipality and the rescue service.
Tasks can include manning safety points, distributing water during water outages, supporting during evacuation, or providing first aid. The Civil Defense Association in Borås is responsible for training and coordinating the volunteers, and it has a national mission to coordinate, support, and train voluntary resource groups for municipalities. In Borås, this is now happening in close cooperation with the rescue service and Borås City.
We are happy that the agreement is now in place and that we together can strengthen preparedness in Borås.
To become a member of the voluntary resource group, you need to be a member of one of the voluntary defense organizations (FFO) and complete basic training via the Civil Defense Association. After that, you can sign an agreement with Borås City to be part of the city's FRG. " The specific criteria that trigger the activation of the FRG have not been detailed, and it is unknown how many volunteers are currently in the group in Borås.
The agreement is set to run until the end of 2029.
The voluntary resource group is part of the civil defense and thus an important part of the total defense.
With this agreement, we strengthen our common preparedness in Borås.