Fire drill tests safety at Santa Creu de Jesús Hospital

A fire drill has shaken the Santa Creu de Jesús Hospital in Tortosa to test its response capacity in emergencies. The fire, simulated in an electrical panel, generated frantic activity that served to calibrate vital protocols.

This exercise, organized on May 26, 2026, is part of the hospital’s Self-Protection Plan, a key document to ensure the safety of patients and professionals in critical situations.

Details of the drill at Santa Creu de Jesús Hospital

Where and how the simulated emergency began

The simulation took place in the hospital’s residential area, specifically in an electrical panel. This point was chosen for its potential vulnerability and for the need to quickly control a fire of this type.

Objectives of the drill

The main objective was to verify the effectiveness of the Self-Protection Plan. This includes immediate alert, evacuation of staff and patients, and the coordinated action of emergency teams.

The importance of self-protection plans in Tarragona hospitals

Ensuring safety in healthcare centers

Hospitals, like the one in Tortosa, are spaces with a high concentration of vulnerable people. Therefore, having an action plan for fires or other emergencies is vital to avoid tragedies.

Protocols and ongoing training

Drills are the only way to test these protocols and train staff to act quickly and effectively when needed.

Reactions and follow-up after the drill

Official assessment of the exercise

The health and municipal authorities of Tortosa have positively evaluated the test, highlighting the response capacity and the points to improve detected during the exercise.

Next steps to strengthen safety

According to the initial conclusions, work will be done to adjust protocols and train staff to ensure better prevention against possible real fires.

That a fire is only a drill is a relief, but also a reminder that safety cannot be left to chance.

Source of the article: City Council of Tortosa