Firefighters protested in Madrid over poor working conditions.

Chaotic footage shows frustrated fire crews on April 25, making noise and voicing anger over what they described as an 'unsustainable' employment situation.

Demonstrators demanded improved working standards and an end to years of neglect by Tragsa, a public company in Spain.

Their demands included a new collective bargaining agreement to replace the one that expired in 2012, a reduction in temporary contracts, and better risk assessments.

Tragsa said the agreement is sector-specific and applies only to Madrid's Forest firefighters, claiming it can only negotiate its own terms, not sector-wide deals.

Temporary employment affects 40 per cent of the workforce, with many working just four months yearly, prompting insecurity among trained firefighters and leading to wasteful resource management.

Protesters also called for an occupational risk plan to address carcinogenic exposure from smoke and urged the implementation of Law 5/2024, along with formal recognition of their professional status.