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Urgent meeting requested by Alicante firefighters to settle labour dispute

Since “he is the only one who could mediate to resolve the labour dispute” due to “poor management” of the various departments, the staff board of the Alicante Provincial Fire Consortium (CPBA) has asked for a “urgent” meeting with Toni Pérez, the president of the Provincial Council.

The board indicated in a statement that this was decided upon during a general meeting this Tuesday in Sant Vicent del Raspeig Park (Alicante) that was attended in person by over 300 employees and virtually by about 100 experts.

According to Alicante Provincial Council officials, the provincial government reaffirms its “dialogue” and “willingness” to engage with union representatives.

However, the staff board of the Fire Consortium contends that “the fundamental cause of the conflict that has arisen is the chaotic nature of the Consortium’s administration, which it explains “is due to a lack of coordination between the heads of the various departments, who, in some cases, far from providing the responsibility and work necessary for the optimal functioning of this public emergency service, are instead simply putting obstacles in ways of management.”

“Bad management”

The board goes on to say that “poor management” of the operational intervention department (DOI) is also to blame for “the discontent of the workforce,” which warrants “separate mention” and was the “trigger for the start of this conflict.”

He expresses remorse for the Consortium’s “late and limited” mobilisation of resources for the October 29th strike, as well as for “the agreements reached with the social sector” and “the failure to comply with the minimum requirements for each category 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.”

Along with “lack of time control for senior officials and the use of official vehicles for private purposes,” it also identifies factors like “the distribution of staff by area” and “oversizing of senior management.”

While acknowledging that the chief executive “has demonstrated a willingness to try to resolve the conflict,” the staff committee also acknowledges that “he has suffered from a lack of authority, and this has caused the heads of the various departments to rebel.” They are to blame for the existing state of affairs rather than trying to enhance the administration of this emergency service. In light of this, it serves as an example of how the Provincial Council “has been forced” to “outsource the payroll service.”

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In El Mascarat, a motorist allegedly struck a large group of cyclists after veering off the road on the N-332 highway, passing through Calpe. The incident resulted in the death of one person and the hospitalisation of a 14-year-old child, the deceased’s son, with a fractured femur. The 20-year-old car driver has been arrested by the Guardia Civil and charged with three offences: injury, homicide, and violation of road safety.

At approximately 11:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, April 20th, the catastrophic incident transpired. Two Emergency Medical Assistance Service (SAMU) units, a Basic Life Support (BLS) unit, and a medical helicopter were initially mobilised by the CICU (Centre for Emergency Medical Assistance). The cyclist’s death was verified by medical services after he fell off the cliff following the violent collision. His 14-year-old son was transported to Dénia Hospital due to a fractured femur. In addition, an additional 20-year-old man was treated for anxiety attacks and released on the scene.

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Firefighters extinguish fire in a restaurant in the centre of Murcia

A fire that erupted in the early hours of Friday April 18th was extinguished by the firefighters of Murcia. Sources from the Firefighting Service say that the incident happened at a restaurant located in the heart of Murcia, at Plaza de las Flores.

In the early morning, the kitchen on the first floor of the establishment was the site of a fire that began at approximately 1:00 a.m. and did not result in any injuries.

Thirteen rescuers and three fire engines were dispatched to the location. The personnel successfully extinguished the fire and returned to their base one hour later.

The square was cordoned off by the Murcia Local Police to mitigate potential hazards, according to the same sources.

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Two years in prison for smashing a glass in a young man’s face

The Alicante Court has sentenced a 33-year-old man to two years in prison for assaulting another man and causing facial injuries by breaking a glass during a dispute at a nightclub in Aspe.

The defendant, who was 27 years old at the time, arrived at the establishment with three other unidentified individuals at approximately 5:10 a.m. on February 17th, 2019. The altercation ensued within the establishment.

The victim was involved in an incident with the four for reasons that remain unexplained. The defendant struck him in the face with a glass, resulting in a fracture that needed medical attention, and the four individuals who were present at the time began punching and shoving him.

The victim, who was 22 years old at the time of the incident, required 63 days to recuperate from the injuries sustained in the attack, according to the sentence issued by a court in the Tenth Section.

At the commencement of the April 14th hearing, the defendant acknowledged the assault after reaching a resolution with respect to the allegations. Consequently, the sentence determines that he is guilty of the offence of bodily injury with deformity. Consequently, he is sentenced to two years in prison, with the sentence suspended.

Additionally, the court ruling mandates that the victim be prohibited from approaching within 300 metres for a period of three years and that he be awarded €9,000 in compensation, with the obligation to pay the sum in monthly instalments of €500.