The contracts will last for six months, from November 30, 2026, to May 29, 2027. The team will consist of one foreman, four laborers, and three chainsaw operators. These actions will be carried out according to the Orihuela Local Forest Fire Prevention Plan, with a special focus on the forest areas of Orihuela Costa and the sierra de Orihuela, including the vicinity of the Montepinar urbanization.
The group TRAGSA will provide the council with a vehicle, machinery, tools, and the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). This provision is part of the campaign by the General Directorate of Forest Fire Prevention, titled ‘Logistical Support for Forest Fire Prevention Units of the Valencian Community 2026-2027’.
A senior technician in Forest Management, hired by the City Council, will supervise the work, which will have the collaboration of the departments of Emergencies and Environment.
The EMERGE 2026 program, funded by the State Public Employment Service and managed by Labora, aims to facilitate the hiring of unemployed individuals by Valencian municipalities to carry out forest prevention activities, thereby enhancing their work experience and employability.
