Mr. Nikos Longinos was born in Nicosia on 22 August 1969 and joined the Cyprus Fire Service on 1 December 1990. He has held the position of Chief Fire Officer since 20 June 2023.
Throughout his career, he has served in various operational, administrative and command positions, including Press Officer, Commander of the Cyprus Fire Service Training School, District Officer of the Nicosia District Fire Division, Assistant Director of Support and Training, and Director of Support and Administration.
In 2007, he participated as an Operations Officer in the Cyprus firefighting mission to the Peloponnese, Greece, during the devastating wildfires, and was honoured by the President of the Hellenic Republic for his contribution.
Since 13 March 2026, following a decision of the Council of Ministers, he also serves as General Coordinator for Major Wildfires.
Mr. Longinos holds a degree in Business Administration – Management from the University of Nicosia and a Master’s degree in the Analysis and Management of Man-Made and Natural Disasters from the International Hellenic University, graduating with distinction. He also completed postgraduate studies in Strategic Studies and National Security Policy at the National Defence College in Athens, graduating with distinction.
He has attended numerous professional training programmes in Cyprus and abroad and has represented the Cyprus Fire Service at various international seminars and conferences.
