The 40-member contingent was welcomed by regional government officials. The team included firefighters from the Community of Madrid, medical staff from SUMMA 112, canine handlers from the Spanish School of Rescue and Civil Protection in Las Rozas, and structural experts from the Madrid City Council.
The deployment was activated by the Madrid 112 Security and Emergency Agency (ASEM112) just 24 hours after the earthquakes occurred on June 24. While stationed in La Guaira, the team utilized drones, thermal cameras, and rescue dogs to locate survivors trapped in the rubble.
Beyond direct rescue efforts, the Madrid team took on coordination duties in one of the affected sectors. This involved managing and planning the operations of a dozen international rescue teams, ensuring efficient resource allocation across the disaster zone.
