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Measures to contain the spread of Covid-19
Covid-19. The measures in place in Catalonia have been extended and will remain in force until 26 April, including the county lockdown.
Barcelona Fire Service improves its response capacity
Safety and prevention. The corps has four new vehicles to improve the efficiency and quality of the service.
Women account for 15% of the new intake for the fire service, the highest percentage in the history of the corps
Safety and prevention. The welcome ceremony for Barcelona’s new firefighters was held today.
Ceremony to award medals and Genoveve distinctions to Barcelona’s firefighters
Safety and prevention. The ceremony recognises the work of members of the corps.
Activation of pollution episode protocol for high levels of PM10
Pollution. Temporary measures are in place to cut the high levels, such as more intense watering down of streets and the prohibition of municipal activity which generates dust.
Measures to contain the spread of Covid-19
COVID-19. Bars and restaurants can open for longer hours as from Monday 8 March, but most measures such as the county lockdown and the curfew remain in place.
Activation of pollution episode protocol for high levels of PM10
Pollution. Temporary measures are in place to cut the high levels, such as more intense watering down of streets and the prohibition of municipal activity which generates dust.
Rough sea warning activated
Safety and prevention. People are reminded that access to the groynes at the beach is prohibited.
Gale alert activated
Safety and prevention. Citizens are recommended to keep away from places exposed to the wind and to take extra care outside.
Discover the collection of lithographs belonging to the Barcelona Fire Service
Safety and prevention. The website for the Barcelona Fire Service now includes images of all the lithographs given to the corps since 2002.