# Firefighter recruitment in Castellón

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/firefighter-recruitment-in-castelln
> Updated: 2026-09-30T15:20:33.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

The Castellón City Council has expanded its municipal Prevention, Fire Extinction, and Rescue Service (SPEIS) by increasing vacancies from three to eleven. Nine new firefighters have been integrated into operational shifts and are currently undergoing a training period to familiarize themselves with internal protocols and facilities. These recruits must complete a mandatory course at the Valencian Institute of Public Safety and Emergencies (IVASPE) before officially assuming their positions. Councilor for Security and Emergencies Antonio Ortolá described the reinforcement as a significant step toward improving essential city services.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-30: Castellón integrates nine new firefighters into municipal service

Nine new firefighters have joined the municipal SPEIS service in Castellón, Spain, beginning their training period to reinforce local emergency and fire prevention services.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/castelln-integrates-nine-new-firefighters-into-municipal-service

### 2026-09-24: Catalonia opens recruitment for 300 new firefighters

The Generalitat de Catalunya is recruiting 300 new firefighters, reserving 40% of positions for women to reach a target of 4,000 personnel by 2030.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/catalonia-opens-recruitment-for-300-new-firefighters

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Cite as: Firefighter recruitment in Castellón. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/firefighter-recruitment-in-castelln