Milatović: I support the firefighters' demands

"People who risk their lives every day to protect others deserve to have their work, responsibility and risk adequately valued," said the president. Disclaimer: The translations are mostly done through AI translator and might not be 100% accurate. President of Montenegro Jakov Milatović said that he supports the firefighters' demands regarding an increase in the coefficient from 7,3 to at least 9,5, resolving the housing issue, and clear rules for calculating allowances. "People who risk their lives every day to protect others deserve to have their work, responsibility and risk adequately valued. I consider the request to increase the coefficient for firefighter-rescuer from 7,3 to at least 9,5 to be justified, as well as to clearly and equally regulate the calculation of all allowances, working conditions and pension rights," Milatović wrote on the X network. He recalled that the Parliament adopted and today submitted to him for decision the Law on Salaries and Other Rights Related to the Performance of Judicial and Constitutional Court Functions, which provides for a coefficient of 34, which is five times higher than the current coefficient for firefighters. "I also support firefighters being included in decision-making regarding their position," said Milatović. I support the demands of firefighters! People who risk their lives every day to protect others deserve to have their work, responsibility and risk adequately valued. I consider the demand to increase the coefficient for firefighter-rescuer from 7,3 to at least 9,5 to be justified, as well as to… — Jakov Milatovic 🇲🇪🇪🇺 (@JakovMilatovic) September 7, 2026 See more: Download the app and follow the news FOLLOW US ON