‘CENTINELA’ OPERATION
The Armed Forces participate in the National Public Protection System, which ensures the coordination, cohesion and effectiveness of public civil protection policies, which, as an instrument of public security policy, is the public service that protects people and property. It guarantees an adequate response to the different types of emergencies and catastrophes caused by natural causes or derived from human action, both accidental and intentional.
The Armed Forces (FAS), in relation to the prevention of forest wildfires, foresees a contribution of military resources articulated in levels of effort, linked to the severity of the situation at any given time.
In order to develop and specify the operational and economic aspects of the collaboration, the Ministry of Defense and the different autonomous communities collaborate with the Armed Forces for the prevention of forest wildfires, developing the appropriate action protocols.
Since 2007, the Armed Forces have been carrying out, among other actions, an operation to support government authorities, consisting of establishing an operational deployment of patrols and aerial surveillance resources to contribute to the prevention of forest wildfires in Galicia, known as the 'Centinela Gallego'.
To materialize this deployment, the Chief of Defence (JEMAD) defines the terms of the collaboration of the Armed Forces in the prevention of forest wildfires in Galicia.
The support of the Armed Forces to the 'Xunta de Galicia' shows the firm commitment both in support activities to civilian authorities and with the environment, action that has had, so far, a positive impact on activities aimed at preventing forest fires.
In 2024, the operation begins on 15 August and ends on 30 September.
The operation began for the first time between July 1 and September 30, 2024, executing daily patrols with the main objective of preventing possible incendiary actions through surveillance and dissuasion.
The patrols surveillance is focused on the areas surrounding the forest protected natural areas, susceptible to fires on the island of Tenerife.
To carry out these actions, daily ground patrols and helicopters belonging to the Battalion of Maneuver Helicopters - BHELMA VI are deployed with the aim of providing 24/7 coverage to the forests of Tenerife in the most critical months such as July, August and September.
As in Galicia, in order to materialize this deployment, the Chief of Defense (ESP CHOD) defines the terms of the collaboration of the Armed Forces in the prevention of fires in Tenerife.
2025
- October 02nd. Operation 'Centinela' ends in Galicia.
- October 01st. Operation 'Centinela' ends on the island of Tenerife.
- August 15th. Operation 'Centinela' begins in Galicia.
- 01 July. Operation 'Centinela' begins on the island of Tenerife.
2024
- September 30th. Operation 'Centinela' ends in Galicia.
- September 30th. Operation 'Centinela' ends on the island of Tenerife.
- August 15th. Operation 'Centinela' begins in Galicia.
- 01 July. Operation 'Centinela' begins on the island of Tenerife.
2023
- September 30th. Operation 'Centinela' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Centinela' begins in Galicia.
2022
- 30 septiembre. Finaliza la operación ‘Centinela’ en Galicia.
- 15 agosto. Comienza la operación ‘Centinela’ en Galicia.
2020
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2019
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2018
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2017
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2016
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2015
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2014
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2013
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2012
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2011
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2010
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2009
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2008
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
2007
- September 30th. Operation 'Sentinel' ends in Galicia.
- August 15th. Operation 'Sentinel' begins in Galicia.
Noticias
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Operation 'Centinela Gallego 25' comes to an end: a key contribution to preventing wildfires
Operation 'Centinela Gallego 25' comes to an end: a key contribution to preventing wildfires
2025/10/02In Galicia
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Operation ‘Centinela Canario 25’ comes to an end: military personnel with civil institutions to prevent wildfires in Tenerife
Operation ‘Centinela Canario 25’ comes to an end: military personnel with civil institutions to prevent wildfires in Tenerife
2025/10/01In Tenerife
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The Spanish Armed Forces improve Operation ‘Centinela Gallego 25’ capabilities to increase wildfire preventive measures
The Spanish Armed Forces improve Operation ‘Centinela Gallego 25’ capabilities to increase wildfire preventive measures
2025/08/17In Galicia
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The Spanish Armed Forces begin their deployment in Operation ‘Centinela Gallego 2025’ against wildfires
The Spanish Armed Forces begin their deployment in Operation ‘Centinela Gallego 2025’ against wildfires
2025/08/15In Galicia, Spain
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Two military helicopters from Bhelma VI and 32 assigned to the safeguarding of Tenerife mounts*
Two military helicopters from Bhelma VI and 32 assigned to the safeguarding of Tenerife mounts*
2025/07/18Tenerife
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Operation 'Centinela Tinerfeño' 2025 begins to provide protection against wildfires on the island of Tenerife.
Operation 'Centinela Tinerfeño' 2025 begins to provide protection against wildfires on the island of Tenerife.
2025/07/01Tenerife
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Positive balance of the ‘Operación Centinela 2024’which has been carried out on the island of Tenerife and in Galicia.
Positive balance of the ‘Operación Centinela 2024’which has been carried out on the island of Tenerife and in Galicia.
2024/10/08In the Canary Islands and Galicia
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The Armed Forces start their deployment in the operation ‘Centinela Gallego’ in fighting wildfires
The Armed Forces start their deployment in the operation ‘Centinela Gallego’ in fighting wildfires
2024/08/15In Galicia
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The 'Canarias' XVI Brigade starts the 'Centinela' operation in Tenerife to protect against forest fires.
The 'Canarias' XVI Brigade starts the 'Centinela' operation in Tenerife to protect against forest fires.
2024/07/01In Tenerife
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The Commander of the Operations Command inspects the military deployed within the operation 'Centinela Gallego'
The Commander of the Operations Command inspects the military deployed within the operation 'Centinela Gallego'
2022/09/30Galicia
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THE ARMED FORCES FINALIZE DETAILS FOR THE START OF OPERATION 'GALICIAN SENTINEL 22'
THE ARMED FORCES FINALIZE DETAILS FOR THE START OF OPERATION 'GALICIAN SENTINEL 22'
2022/08/12In Pontevedra
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Operation ‘Centinela Gallego’ 2020 to prevent wildfires ends
Operation ‘Centinela Gallego’ 2020 to prevent wildfires ends
2020/10/01Galicia, Spain
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Operation 'Centinela Gallego' to prevent wildfires starts
Operation 'Centinela Gallego' to prevent wildfires starts
2020/08/14Galicia
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Operation “Centinela Gallego 2019” for prevention of forest fires comes to an end
Operation “Centinela Gallego 2019” for prevention of forest fires comes to an end
2019/10/01In Galicia
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El general Romero visita el área ‘Halcón’ de la operación ‘Centinela Gallego’
El general Romero visita el área ‘Halcón’ de la operación ‘Centinela Gallego’
2019/08/22En Viana Do Bolo (Ourense)
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The operation ‘Centinela Gallego’ begins to prevent forest fires
The operation ‘Centinela Gallego’ begins to prevent forest fires
2019/08/19En Galicia
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