What is BUSF

Bomberos Unidos Sin Fronteras (BUSF) is an Ibero-American NGO made up of firefighters specialising in emergencies and disasters, in addition to collaborators and professionals from other sectors who share our commitment to humanitarian aid.

Our mission is to:
Respond in emergency situations caused by natural phenomena.
Develop cooperation projects aimed at the most disadvantaged communities.
We achieve this thanks to:
Highly specialised teams
A network of permanent centres across several Ibero-American countries.
Values:
We have the firm commitment of volunteers and development workers to get involved in cooperation projects, whether emergency or development projects.

Our impact

Since our organisation was founded in Spain in 1996, we have provided fast and effective responses in disaster situations in the form of: rescue, salvage and drinking water supply projects in affected areas or the reconstruction of essential infrastructures such as hospitals and schools in vulnerable communities.

+350,000

people benefited

+50

emergency responses

+20

countries assisted

+500

active members and volunteers

BUSF Organisational Chart

Members’ General Assembly
President
Antonio Nogales Rodríguez
Vice Presidente
Fernando Carballo Hierro
Executive Director
Jesús Lluch Ferrer
Secretary
Antonio Alfaro Gil
Treasurer
César Sánchez Sánchez
Administration
Ibero American Network
Bolivia
Ecuador
Florida
Guatemala
Haiti
Nicaragua
Peru
Doninican Republic
GIC – Disaster Response Unit
Logistics
Vertical Rescue
Rescue and Debris Clearance
U.C.R.
Canine Rescue Unit
Emergency Drone Unit
Medical Unit
BUSF Spain
Madrid Headquarters
Alicante Office
Córdoba Office
Extremadura Office
Huelva Office
Murcia Office
Toledo Office
Zaragoza Office

Transparency BUSF

At BUSF, we believe that trust is built on clarity and commitment, which is why our accounts are audited annually by prestigious audit firms and we share reports with all our members and collaborators.

We also aim to manage our resources responsibly, ensuring that all funds are used exclusively for our projects and missions

Awards and Honors

Throughout our history, we have received numerous awards for our humanitarian and cooperation work. Highlights include:

Citizen Awards
Solidaridad – 2014
Drinking Water Supply
Fundación José Entrecanales Ibarra – 2013
Humanitarian Action Award
Fundación Doña María de las Mercedes – 2012

BUSF Allies

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Contac BUSF

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