NODFYR PORTUGAL guarantees insurance conditions for its members

NODFYR reinforces its mission to promote the responsible use of fire and the safety of all its members by providing insurance policies specially designed for those working in this field. After more than a year of working with our brokers, the association has secured the best coverage conditions for both Personal Accident Insurance and Civil Liability Insurance.

Although it is not a professional association, NODFYR is composed of professionals and users of fire who carry out activities in the field, in contexts of training, research and support to rural communities. In this sense, offering adequate protection is essential to ensure peace of mind and confidence in all actions taken.

Personal Accident Insurance (PAI)

Personal Accident Insurance covers all actions involving the use of fire, in a work or training environment, and also includes the direct route between the usual place of residence and the place of action. The insurance has been designed in levels to suit the different circumstances of users:

• The Basic plan is intended for members who use fire to burn agricultural or forestry remains.

• The Essential and Free plans also cover controlled/prescribed burning and other burning techniques.

All Portuguese citizens who are members of NODFYR PORTUGAL, have a Portuguese tax number and use fire in accordance with the association's rules are eligible to join. Those who do not yet have recognised training in the use of fire must participate in at least the ‘Use of Fire - Level I’ training course, aimed at ordinary citizens who wish to have insurance that protects them according to their conditions and risk.

Civil Liability Insurance (CLI)

Civil Liability Insurance aims to protect trainers, tutors, and mentors who work under the endorsement of NODFYR PORTUGAL, exclusively in training, tutoring, or mentoring activities. The insurance is valid in Portugal and the rest of the world, with the exception of the United States and Canada.

To gain access, members must prove their experience and recognised training in prescribed burning, have knowledge of the traditional use of fire and commit to participating in the AFPE – NODFYR PORTUGAL training programme (Level IV).

This insurance guarantees protection for members both in the event of an accident and in cases of damage caused to third parties, ensuring appropriate coverage for activities related to the use of fire. Personal Accident Insurance provides security against injury, disability or death resulting from sudden accidents, while Civil Liability Insurance protects members against any material or bodily damage caused during their activities.

With this initiative, NODFYR reaffirms its commitment to safety, responsibility and recognition of all those who, professionally or voluntarily, promote the sustainable and safe use of fire in Portugal. We remain committed to working to extend the scope of this insurance coverage to other European countries. For sporadic activities in other European territories, members can count on the association's support to provide temporary protection for these activities.