{"id":42872,"date":"2024-10-16T08:00:10","date_gmt":"2024-10-16T06:00:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stem.it\/?p=42872"},"modified":"2024-10-16T08:48:30","modified_gmt":"2024-10-16T06:48:30","slug":"municipal-disaster-days-in-madrid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stem.it\/en\/community\/municipal-disaster-days-in-madrid\/","title":{"rendered":"Municipal Disaster Days in Madrid"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The world of disaster prevention and management knows no boundaries. Safety and rescue are global issues, with increasing attention from governments and organizations worldwide. In Europe, a concrete example of this commitment is the Municipal Disaster Days. Organized by SAMUR-Civil Protection<\/strong>, they have become a key event for professionals and volunteers working in out-of-hospital emergencies in Spain and neighboring countries, as well as an unmissable occasion for companies like Stem<\/a>, whose products fall within the realm of healthcare emergency and safety. This year\u2019s edition promises to be particularly significant, as it will host a large-scale simulation aimed at testing and enhancing urban emergency response capabilities. Get ready for an unmissable event on October 25 and 26, 2024, in Madrid<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is SAMUR-Civil Protection?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In 1989, the Madrid City Council recognized the need for a pre-hospital emergency service in the city. <\/strong>Through the Health Department, a team was established to design and develop a cutting-edge service. Building on the former Municipal Ambulance Park, active since 1875, new ambulances were designed, an advanced telecommunications center was created, and staff selection and training were improved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1991, SAMUR<\/a><\/strong> (Municipal Emergency Assistance and Rescue Service) was born as a pilot project<\/strong>. It moved away from the traditional “scoop and run”<\/a> approach in favor of immediate medical assistance at the scene and assisted transport<\/strong>. Additionally, the service took on responsibilities related to health management and the resolution of potential disasters that could occur in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In 1992, the service officially became a medical transport section, and, in 1995, it was expanded with new responsibilities, becoming SAMUR-Civil Protection<\/strong>, with a focus also on training over 5,000 people<\/strong> annually in first aid and covering prevention services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, SAMUR-Civil Protection stands out for its rapid response <\/strong>and adoption of advanced technologies<\/strong> in the field of civil protection. The organization has participated in numerous interventions both in national and international contexts, helping to save lives and to manage critical situations with professionalism and expertise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What to Expect from the Municipal Disaster Days?<\/strong><\/strong>
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As reported by Madrid InfoEmer<\/a>, the Municipal Disaster Days, organized for the first time in 1992, bring together experts, operators, and enthusiasts in the field to address crucial issues in disaster management. <\/strong>This year\u2019s theme will be “Madrid at the Heart of International Solidarity.”<\/strong> Here are the highlights of the event:<\/p>\n\n\n\n