All the volunteers are, basically, citizens of the Republic of Cyprus that after submitting a relevant request, they are registered, classified and serve voluntarily in the units of the Force (Rescue, Welfare, First Aid, Neighborhood Watch and Communications). Today, there are over 400 volunteers serving the Force. The Civil Defence volunteers offer their services with dedication, excessive zeal, social consciousness and social sensitivity. The Civil Defence encourages and supports any sincere voluntary act. The volunteers of Civil Defence attend systematic training, are supplied with the necessary equipment and harness and are obligated to comply with and abide by the relevant laws and regulations.