Overview

• Nationwide ceremonies on August 22 honored firefighters’ expanded emergency roles, with Guerrero Governor Evelyn Salgado promising more tools, training and support in Chilpancingo.
• In Michoacán, officials highlighted a May 19 reform adding a firefighters chapter to the State Civil Protection Law, while coordinator Amuravi Ramírez urged declaring August 22 the official State Day.
• Congressman Vicente Gómez Núñez said he will track the 2026 budget so the new legal framework results in equipment, infrastructure and funding rather than symbolic recognition.
• In Mexicali, authorities renamed Station 16 for Melisa Galván, announced a raise to 20,000 pesos for trusted staff next month, and reported donations of fire engines and vehicles from the U.S. and local campaigns.
• Local governments reported additional steps: San Luis Río Colorado will route the water-bill contribution directly to fire patronatos for transparency, Querétaro touted NFPA-standard compliance, and Tijuana, Hermosillo and Morelia delivered recognitions, incentives and equipment commitments.