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Andorra’s Firefighters Face Growing Pressure | Andorra News
Andorra’s population surged 25% since 2015, now at 90,021, but its firefighting force hasn’t kept up—cutting the firefighter-to-resident ratio from 1.69 to 1.34 per thousand. With 35 expected retirements between 2026 and 2031 and only 7 of 11 open roles filled in 2025, staffing is shrinking faster than the population grows. Emergency calls have spiked 30% in a year, with nearly half now medical emergencies—not fires. The union demands a proactive, long-term strategy to expand staffing and upgrade equipment, arguing that simply replacing retirees won’t suffice as Andorra’s needs evolve. Listen…
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