Operational Unit Base

The Operational Unit Base (BUO) of Mondoñedo is part of the Consellería’s Infrastructure Plan to improve the public service provided by the Administration in rural areas.

The Operational Unit Bases (BUO) are spaces dedicated to forest protection — “containers of forest protection services that can function as a hub for all the agents involved in forest defense, promoting a balance between rest and work for the firefighting crews, and taking into account integration with the surrounding environment,” according to statements from the Consellería to La Voz de Galicia.

Regarding the construction of these facilities, the Consellería emphasizes that to minimize their impact, the volume was divided into two distinct wings — one open and one closed: “This aims to reduce the building’s harshness, developing a more organic form connected to the site.”

Another factor to consider is the use of ecological and recyclable materials in this bioclimatic building, which also achieves the highest energy certification. “As part of the Xunta’s commitment to promoting the inclusion of wood in new constructions—up to 20% of their structure—this BUO uses Galician pine, certified under the Piñeiro de Galicia distinction and carrying FSC/PEFC seals. Work is currently underway on the façade and roof, after the wooden structure was installed earlier,” explained the Consellería for Rural Affairs to La Voz de Galicia.

The Mondoñedo base will also have a covered outdoor area for parking the unit’s vehicles. Inside, there will be work circuits, changing rooms, and showers, as well as a separate area with restrooms.
“In the living and rest area, there will be two kitchen and dining areas, along with resting spaces and a small office area for base management,” they added.
“In addition to the spaces dedicated to the daily equipment used by forest firefighters—such as brush cutters, chainsaws, mechanical pruners, and hand tools—they will also have various complementary equipment to carry out drills and training sessions.”