Rescue boats and medical transport must be able to cover the entire coastline. Credit: Ayuntamiento Calpe
The town council of Calp, governed by Somos Calpe, PSOE and Compromís, is finalising the award of a new contract for beach lifeguard and rescue services, first-response transport and assisted bathing on its beaches and coastal areas. The contract proposal has already been formalised and the service is expected to start shortly.
The contractor will be responsible for ensuring safe bathing conditions on Calp’s beaches over the next four years. Their duties will include preventing potential incidents and assisting those in danger. Supervision will be carried out both on land and at sea, from shore patrols, proximity chairs, and rescue boats covering the 13 kilometres of coastline.
The new contract, valued at €3,155,000 over four years, divides service provision into low, mid and high seasons, with different levels of staffing and resources depending on the time of year. Lifeguard services will be provided at Cala de la Calalga, Playa de la Fossa, Cala del Racó del Port, Playa de Cantal Roig, Cala del Morelló, Playa del Arenal-Bol and Playa de Puerto Blanco.
Rescue boats and medical transport must be able to cover the entire coastline. The assisted bathing service will be offered at accessible beach zones on Playa de la Fossa and Arenal-Bol.
The service will operate across four periods throughout the year: Easter Week, Mid Season (1–31 May and 1–15 October), High Season 1 (1–30 June and 1–30 September), and High Season 2 (1 July–31 August).
Staffing and service delivery will be adapted to each period. This includes varying numbers of lifeguards, beach supervisors, ambulance drivers, boat captains and other personnel—rising to as many as 32 people in peak season. The ambulance service must operate year-round, while rescue boats will be active during the high seasons. Working hours will be set by the town council.
All equipment—from basic first aid kits and communication systems to loudspeakers, amphibious chairs and crutches, defibrillators, cervical collars, immobilisation splints, and oxygen therapy kits—will be supplied by the contractor.
All hired staff must be at least 18 years old and hold a certified lifeguarding qualification. Lifeguards working at the accessible beaches of La Fossa and Arenal-Bol must also be trained to assist people with reduced mobility and have at least one year’s experience.
Before the start of the annual service, the contractor must provide a full list of lifeguards, including personal information and proof of qualifications.
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