The local Bombeiros Voluntários (volunteer fire brigade) has been active in this role, responsible for both protection from civil and forest fires and transporting the sick and injured. The Lar da Terceira Idade da Santa Casa da Misericórdia, the Santuário de Cerejais (Mariano) and other smaller institutions in the parishes provide local assistance to seniors, in addition to home-care.
The volunteer fire brigade (Bombeiros Voluntários) provides a range of services, including firefighting and emergency medical transport.  Other local organizations also assist seniors with their needs.