Móstoles Celebrates 34 Years of Civil Protection with New Volunteers
The institutional event recognized the group's work, which has doubled its members and expanded its vehicle fleet.
By Alberto Delgado Sanz
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The Móstoles City Council has celebrated the 34th anniversary of the Civil Protection Volunteers Group, recognizing its public service vocation and dedication to others. The institutional event, held last Saturday at the North-University District Board building, highlighted the incorporation of new volunteers, doubling the number of members to a total of 90.
The commemoration, which took place at the North-University District Board building, served to honor the group since its creation on April 24, 1992. During the event, a review of units and vehicles and the raising of flags were carried out outdoors, followed by speeches from authorities and the presentation of awards to volunteers and collaborating entities.
The event was attended by various personalities, including the mayor of Móstoles, Manuel Bautista; the first deputy mayor and councilor for Security, Emergencies, and Environment, Gabriel Monteserín; the deputy of the Assembly of Madrid, Paul Rubio; the Head of Emergencies and Civil Protection, Raúl Esteban Canal; the Commissioner, head of the Mediation and Citizen Security Area of the Municipal Police, Juan Herrera; and the Deputy Inspector of the Municipal Police, Fernando Sotomayor. Also present were members of the Civil Guard, Madrid Community Firefighters, awarded volunteers, groups from other municipalities, and representatives from entities such as the Red Cross, the Federation of Peñas, and local peñas.
In the last year, the Group has carried out 3,000 interventions and has added new members, more than double the previous year, bringing the total to 90 volunteers. Furthermore, the vehicle fleet has been expanded, now comprising a total of nine vehicles after the incorporation of three more units to the existing six in late 2024 and 2025.
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"I want to convey our most sincere gratitude for your hours of dedication, for your effort, and for the most precious good you give: your time. You even sacrifice weekends, vacations, and part of your personal life for your dedication to others. Thanks also to your families, who understand and support you every time you respond to a service call."
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"the involvement of all entities, their close collaboration with each other and with the Móstoles City Council, and their work for the well-being of the citizens. And we value their generous and altruistic cooperation with security forces and emergency services, such as the Municipal Police, National Police, Civil Guard, Firefighters, SUMMA 112, Móstoles University Hospital, Rey Juan Carlos University Hospital of Móstoles, HM Puerta del Sur University Hospital, and the Red Cross."
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"thank you for these 34 years of history. To the veterans and the young people who are taking the baton: thank you for making us feel safe and for the peace of mind knowing that you are always there."
