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Visit to the Mercat d’Hostafrancs to provide advice on fire prevention
Safety and prevention. Members of the public can learn how to avoid fires at home and how to act if one occurs.
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Barcelona firefighters visit the Mercat del Poblenou
Safety and prevention. The Prevenim! vehicles is visiting different municipal markets with advice on preventing fires in the home.
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Municipal action plan for gales deactivated
Safety and prevention. The Barcelona Fire Service was called out on 48 occasions in connection to the wind.
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Open day at the Espai Bombers to mark Santa Eulàlia
Safety and prevention. Discover the history and work of the Barcelona Fire Service at the Espai Bombers, the only historical fire station remaining in the city.
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Rough sea and gale alerts activated
Safety and prevention. People are advised to stay away from the beaches and take extra care in the streets.
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Lecture at the Espai Bombers about the fire at El Liceu
Safety and prevention. This lecture is linked to the exhibition “Protecting Barcelona. Firefighters and fire prevention 1833-2022”, on at the MUHBA Oliva Artés until 30 June.
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Homage to Barcelona firefighters who were victims of Nazi repression
Safety and prevention. Four commemorative plaques are installed at the Espai Bombers in recognition of four Barcelona firefighters who were deported to Nazi extermination camps.
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Barcelona Fire Service takes prevention to municipal markets
Safety and prevention. The Prevenim! vehicle will be visiting seven markets between January and March to offer citizens basic advice on preventing fires at home.
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Cold weather operation activated to provide support for the homeless
Social Services. The preventive stage of the cold weather operation had been in place since 1 December.
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Meeting to rethink types of masculinities in the Barcelona Fire Service
Safety and prevention. Open to the general public, the session features a talk from the writer and feminist and LGBTI+ activist Roy Galán.