Social Democrat Deputy Queries Andorra Government on Fire Service Readiness and Resources

Pere Baró, deputy president of the Social Democrat parliamentary group, has submitted a series of written questions to the government seeking detailed information on the current state and future planning of Andorra's Firefighting, Prevention and Rescue Department (DPEIS).

The queries aim to assess the Fire Service's operational readiness amid evolving demands. Baró requests a full breakdown of personnel numbers by department, role, gender and age group, along with forecasts for staff increases and estimated retirements over the next five years to evaluate long-term human resource sustainability.

He also examines the operational capacity of fire stations, asking for minimum staffing levels at each site from 2018 to the present, accounting for seasonal fluctuations.

Attention turns to the vehicle fleet, with questions on the average age of intervention vehicles and trucks, maintenance schedules, recent inspection outcomes, and any planned renewal programme with timelines.

Baró further probes firefighter safety, inquiring whether a project exists to decontaminate personal protective equipment (PPE) and if the government intends to allocate necessary resources, potentially including extraordinary budget provisions.

The Social Democrats emphasise the need to equip the service with adequate human and technical resources to ensure effectiveness. Baró stated that protecting public safety requires investment in both material and personnel assets.

No government response has been reported yet.