A fortnight of events to commemorate the 180th anniversary
The Girona Fire Department is celebrating the 180th anniversary of its foundation this year and, for this reason, they have prepared fifteen events, which include an open day, a mock performance, a commemorative book, a double exhibition and the restoration of a ‘Magirus’ brand truck that was active in the city from 1956 to 1993, according to the Acn. The program of activities, which will last until December, begins on Friday with the institutional event. There will also be a recreation of a historical photograph of the body that dates back to the end of the 19th century.
The Girona Fire Brigade, the second oldest body in Catalonia
The Girona Fire Brigade was born in 1884, when the first regulations were approved and material was bought for their work, according to Xavier Vilardell, one of the firefighters who is part of the organizing committee. This document accredits the creation of the Girona Fire Brigade as the second oldest body in Catalonia, surpassed only by that of Barcelona.
Since then, the Girona Fire Department has been at the service of the city and neighboring towns, under the umbrella of the City Council, the Provincial Council and the Generalitat. Its mission has been to ensure safety, rescue and service to citizens, as emphasized by the organization. With this celebration, they want to recognize their career and their work throughout 180 years of history.
