The Lanzarote Safety, Emergency, Rescue, Prevention, and Fire Extinction Consortium has approved this Monday, in the session held at the Tías City Council, its budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which amounts to 9,010,000 euros, nearly one million more than the previous year.
Specifically, the new budget represents an increase of 925,000 euros compared to the previous year and is part of the Economic-Financial Plan 2025-2026 of the Cabildo de Lanzarote, guaranteeing the sustainability and balance of the accounts. Most of the budget, more than 70%, is allocated to personnel, with the aim of strengthening the teams and continuing the execution of the Staff Sizing and Optimization Study, prepared by the University of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
Likewise, during 2026, progress is expected in the incorporation of 15 new firefighters, 5 corporals, and 2 sergeants, completing the second phase of the expansion process of the corps initiated in 2025.
The budget also includes 265,000 euros in real investments, destined to continue modernizing equipment and infrastructure, as well as improving parks and operational posts. Strategic actions include the continuation of the project for a new intervention post in Tías, the remodeling of the La Graciosa heliport, and the planning of a new fire station in Arrecife to optimize response times.
The president of the Security and Emergency Consortium of Lanzarote, Francisco J. Aparicio, highlighted that "this budget responds to a vision of the future based on prevention, planning, and operational efficiency." "We are not only reinforcing human resources, but also modernizing infrastructure to continue guaranteeing the safety of all citizens of Lanzarote and La Graciosa," he asserted.
"Our commitment is to anticipate risks and offer a rapid and coordinated response to any emergency. This budget allows us to continue building a modern, sustainable public safety model focused on people," the president added.
The Security and Emergency Consortium is also continuing its policy of collaboration with the town councils, the Cabildo [Island Council], and the Government of the Canary Islands, which have increased their contributions to guarantee efficient operation. In total, current transfers amount to 8.47 million euros, including the contribution from the Port Authority of Las Palmas.
"Without a doubt, this budget responds to the real needs in terms of security and emergencies in Lanzarote and La Graciosa, also answering the historical demands of the residents of both islands," concluded Francisco J. Aparicio.
