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Andorra’s Fire Department Reimagined | Andorra News
Andorra’s fire department welcomes a new era with Joan Josep Barrio López, a 26-year veteran and former nurse, taking the helm as director — bringing deep frontline experience from mountain medicine to pandemic response. His appointment follows the retirement of long-serving director Jordi Farré, who spent 36 years rising through the ranks since 1991. Meanwhile, six new recruits — including three women, a first for the group — will begin training in September, pushing the brigade toward its goal of 124 members. Upgrades to aging vehicles, equipment, and facilities are also on the agenda…
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