How to protect ourselves from forest fires
Public collaboration plays a key part in achieving a mountain free of fires.
The City Police reaches its historical maximum
The City Police currently has 3,500 officers, the highest number ever. Women account for 19% of the corps, also the highest percentage to date.
Barcelona’s firefighters are returning to the city’s markets
On various Fridays and Saturdays during the year, the fire service will be explaining how to prevent fires in the home and what to do if one breaks out.
Starting February 1st, new updates to the Byelaw on Pedestrian and Vehicle Traffic
Which seek to prioritise pedestrians and regulate personal mobility vehicles (PMVs) and their use around the city.
31st Barcelona Road Safety Forum
To reflect on the power of messaging in building a safe road culture: from preventive advertising campaigns to post-crash response.
The Area of Security, Prevention and Coexistence leads the city of Barcelona's public security and prevention policies. It is made up of three large areas of action: the Guàrdia Urbana [city] police force, the Fire Brigade and the Prevention Services Department.
News
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11/12/2025 - 08:06 h Security and prevention Drink and drug driving checksDriving while under the influence of alcohol or drugs remains one of the main risk factors for road accidents.
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05/12/2025 - 15:31 h Security and prevention Toy collection by the Barcelona Fire ServiceFrom Monday 8 to Sunday 28 December.
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04/12/2025 - 09:27 h Security and prevention The City Police take part in the 2nd Meeting against Gender Violence in SarajevoThe meetings were held in Sarajevo from 30 November to 3 December.
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18/08/2025 - 15:26 h Security and prevention Enforcement campaign for cyclists and personal mobility vehiclesThe campaign is part of the strategy to reach zero victims by 2050.
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