The PSOE had highlighted a potential limitation in nighttime care with the Rapid Intervention Vehicle (VIR) based at the El Restón Health Center, stating its service ends at 8:30 PM. According to the socialists, nighttime coverage would depend on the availability of Advanced Life Support (SVA) units from other municipalities, and they warned that this unit cannot transport patients, requiring an additional ambulance for transfers. Furthermore, they criticized the reduction in the municipal ambulance's operating hours, which now runs from 7 AM to 3 PM, a decrease from its previous 24-hour service.
Vicente López-Peláez, the socialist spokesperson, demanded the guarantee of "necessary human and material resources" for Summa 112, including sufficient doctors and vehicles, as well as 24-hour SVA coverage. He also requested the local government reinstate the municipal ambulance's full-time service as a complementary resource.
“"social alarm over a problem that does not exist"
The City Council, in turn, argued that the municipal ambulance is a complementary, non-mandatory service. Councilor for Security and Emergencies, José Romero, stated that material resources have been improved with a new ambulance acquired through the Regional Investment Plan and that staffing has been reinforced via the 2026 Public Employment Offer. He added that efforts are being made to provide "better legal guarantees" and that negotiations will occur with social agents to extend the municipal ambulance's hours. Romero contended that the socialist complaint generates "social alarm over a problem that does not exist," emphasizing that responsibility for health emergencies lies with the Community of Madrid.
The Community of Madrid reiterated that healthcare demand "is being covered normally" and that the Summa 112 mobile resource network has not been modified. They indicated that vehicle breakdowns or staff absences do not render resources inoperable, as fleet and human resource management allows for substitutions to maintain coverage and operational capacity. They also pointed out that Summa 112 resources are not assigned to specific municipalities but cover their respective influence zones and are mobilized based on proximity and suitability criteria. A single incident may require the intervention of multiple resource types. Regional government sources further highlighted the Summa 112 advanced device network's capacity to handle emergencies, catastrophes, and special situations, describing it as an "elastic network" with daily changes that do not affect response times.
