Services the General Directorate of Civil Defence provides to citizens, institutions and companies. Emergency response is always free: call 125.

Emergency response

Firefighting, search and rescue, ambulance and patient transport, sea rescue and disaster response, 24 hours a day from more than 200 centres. Find your nearest centre.

Building permits and safety approvals

The Technical Department reviews building files for public safety standards and shelter requirements before Civil Defence approval is issued. Inspections are free of charge. See procedures.

Training courses

Free courses in first aid, firefighting, evacuation and water safety for schools, universities, companies and organisations. Learn more or request a course.

Sea lifeguard course

A free course run by the Sea Rescue Unit. Learn more.

Safety cover for events

Civil Defence teams provide public safety and ambulance cover for sporting, cultural and community events, in coordination with organisers and municipalities. Contact the Central Operations Room on 01/290021.

Forest fire risk bulletin

Monthly bulletins on the likelihood of forest fires. Learn more.

Tenders and circulars

Public tenders, official circulars and administrative procedures.