Abel Caballero, the mayor of Vigo, welcomed the police officers and firefighters from the city who participated in the XI edition of the European Police and Firefighters Games. During a reception, the mayor expressed his congratulations for their "extraordinary work" and for winning numerous medals at the event.
He also highlighted the municipal government's efforts to provide the best possible working conditions, referencing the retirement policy that allows for retirement at the age of 60. Caballero stated, "Vigo is the safest city in the world thanks to their work."
The city hosted the XI edition of the European Police and Firefighters Games from 9 to 18 October, which brought together over 3,000 participants competing in a total of 90 events across 50 different sports disciplines.
In a related matter, during the Government Board meeting held on Friday, the appointment of eight new firefighters was approved. With these new recruits, alongside five added in June, the fire service has welcomed a total of thirteen new personnel this year. Additionally, Caballero noted the approval of eight new positions in the 2025 public employment offer (OPE). The mayor concluded by stating that all vacancies in the employment offer are now open and reaffirmed the commitment to continue improving the service.
