# Navarra firefighter labor and recruitment disputes > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/navarra-firefighter-labor-and-recruitment-disputes > Updated: 2026-09-11T05:00:50.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2. Firefighter unions in Navarra have raised concerns regarding recruitment practices and labor stability within the region’s emergency services. Initially, unions including CCOO, ELA, UGT, and SPBN denounced the regional administration for appointing interim non-commissioned officers who failed previous selection processes. They argued that a 2023 legal change allows individuals with university degrees but no prior firefighting experience to access critical management and operational command roles. As wildfires broke out in Carcastillo, firefighters issued a manifesto highlighting the precariousness of their employment. They reported that out of approximately 180 professionals, the majority work on short-term contracts of only four or nine months. The collective warned that this seasonal model causes high staff turnover and a loss of experienced personnel, calling for year-round professionalization to ensure safety during high-risk operations. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-11: Navarra forest firefighters protest labor conditions amid Carcastillo wildfires Navarra forest firefighters are battling wildfires in Carcastillo while protesting seasonal labor contracts and demanding professionalization of the service to ensure public safety. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/navarra-forest-firefighters-protest-labor-conditions-amid-carcastillo-wildfires ### 2026-09-09: Navarra unions denounce interim firefighter appointments Navarra firefighter unions are protesting the use of unsuccessful exam candidates to fill interim non-commissioned officer roles, citing risks to emergency operational command. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/navarra-unions-denounce-interim-firefighter-appointments --- Cite as: Navarra firefighter labor and recruitment disputes. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/navarra-firefighter-labor-and-recruitment-disputes