He was injured during the extinguishing of the Es Capdellà´s fire last summer, he has received the recognition for his special effort, dedication and devotion during the extinguishing of the fire.
A member of the Calvià´s Local Police force, Guillermo Tous Salvá, received from the Spanish Government´s Minister for Energy, Industry and Tourism, José Manuel Soria, the Civil Defence Bronze medal for his effort, dedication and devotion during the extinguishing of the Es Capdellà´s fire, in which he was injured.
The Es Capdellà´s fire started last 18th August devastating 20 hectares and obligated some of the neighbours to evacuate their homes. During the extinguishing tasks, in which the Local Police participated, Guillermo Tous, was slightly injured.
The decoration received by Tous was carried out in an event which took place at IFEMA and in which the fire extinguishing tasks carried out during the summer campaign fires by the different security forces, were acknowledged by the Department of the Interior.