Tenerife Fire Dept. Unveils Record 2026 Budget for Staff Expansion
The Tenerife Fire Department Consortium announced its largest-ever budget of over €26.2 million for 2026, primarily allocated to staff expansion, including 25 new firefighter positions and the opening of a new station, to enhance emergency response and island safety.
The Tenerife Fire Department Consortium is planning to grow its team and will have its largest budget ever in 2026. This budget will be 26,263,144.02 euros, marking a 1.28% increase from the previous year.
Iván Martín, the Consortium's president, announced on Monday that this is the highest budget in its 25-year history.
Most of this extra money, 85.17% of the total, will go towards staff costs. This amounts to 22,369,492.45 euros, which is 1,108,708.28 euros more than in 2025.
Martín explained that boosting the number of staff is a "top priority" to ensure a quicker and more effective response to emergencies. He added that this investment "helps make Tenerife a safer island."
The budget also sets aside 205,700 euros for new equipment and software to improve communication for managers, plus 325,000 euros for other operational supplies.
To modernize and improve how the Consortium operates, 17 new vehicles have either been ordered or are in the process of being purchased. Additionally, the Icod de los Vinos fire station will be renovated.
In terms of staffing, 20 more Specialist Driver Firefighter positions will be added, 5 new Corporal roles will be created, and both administrative and workshop teams will be strengthened.
This expansion will enable the opening of the new temporary Adeje-Arona fire station in June. This means the minimum number of firefighters on duty across the island each day will increase from 50 to 54.
The Consortium's president noted that this is all possible thanks to funding from the 21 member municipalities, the Government of the Canary Islands, and the Tenerife Island Council, which alone will contribute 7,949,217.21 euros.
Furthermore, the Tenerife Island Council will pay the fees for the ten municipalities that are not part of the Consortium. It will also provide a 100,000 euro grant to be shared among the eight volunteer firefighter associations.
The Consortium reaffirmed its dedication to keeping the island safe and to constantly improving its staff's training and well-being. The goal is to cut down response times even further and provide excellent service to the public.