The fire station, in operation until 12 September, ensures the presence of firefighters in mountain areas and cuts response times in the case of forest fires, with immediate access to the area.

The Barcelona Fire Service added five new vehicles in 2025 that should improve mobility in areas with difficult access, as well as provide support for emergency operational tasks, particularly in fires in Collserola and other situations with adverse conditions.

The SPCPEIS will be using drones this year, facilitating operational tasks and improving the safety of teams and the efficiency of the service.

Preventive actions

Pre-campaign work began in April, with an increase in preventive tasks in Collserola, particularly in the districts of Les Corts, Sarrià – Sant Gervasi, Horta-Guinardó, Nou Barris and Gràcia.

In this area, the Barcelona Fire Service have also rolled out a permanent operation that includes the following tasks:

• Reconnaissance and programmed daily routes, allowing for a better knowledge of the operational terrain, greater familiarity with the cartography and the detection of possible obstacles that may hamper swift action in an emergency.
• Activation of a weather pre-alert system, according to temperature, relative humidity and wind speeds recorded by the Observatori Fabra.

In parallel, specific information sessions are being organised in the mountain districts to promote prevention among the public, with practical advice on how to avoid fires and how to respond if there is one near to homes. These sessions strengthen the dissemination of fire prevention carried out throughout the year.

Maximum caution in woodlands

People are advised to exercise maximum caution and collaboration in the months when the risk is greatest. From 15 March to 15 October, it is prohibited to carry out any work or activity that can generate sparks within 500 metres of woodland areas, as well as to burn waste or light barbecues.