Huesca firefighters win 20 medals at European Police and Fire Games

Firefighters from Huesca, Spain, achieved significant success at the 11th edition of the European Police and Fire Games held in Vigo. The delegation secured a total of 20 medals, consisting of nine gold, four silver, and seven bronze medals.

Among the participants, Chus Til Martínez, a firefighter with the Huesca City Council's Prevention, Extinction, Fire, and Rescue Service (SPEIS), earned five medals. Her achievements include gold in road cycling, time trial, and mountain bike marathon (XCM), a silver in 2km open water swimming, and a bronze in the 8km cross.

Another participant, Alberto Nasarre Laguna, earned four medals, including two golds in rope and bouldering climbing, a silver in combined climbing, and a bronze in the half marathon. The event brought together approximately 3,000 emergency and security professionals from over 40 countries.

Mayor Lorena Orduna presided over a ceremony to honor the athletes, who included both active SPEIS members and a retired firefighter. The team is now looking toward future competitions, such as the 2027 World Games in Australia.