Brazil-Tanzania Cooperation places public security in Rio de Janeiro
A delegation from the State Secretariats of Civil Defense and the Military Fire Department of the State of Rio de Janeiro (SEDEC-RJ/CBMERJ) and the Military Police of the State of Rio de Janeiro (PMERJ), formed by officers with experience in large events, tourist security and crowd management and disaster prevention actions have been in Tanzania, […]
Fire Department celebrates 33 years in Teófilo Otoni, Brazil
The Military Fire Department of Minas Gerais (CBMMG) in Brazil, celebrated the 33rd anniversary of its installation in Teófilo Otoni, with a ceremony that connected military authorities, civilians and the local community. The unit, which serves 62 municipalities in the Mucuri and Jequitinhonha Valleys, is composed of platoons in the cities of Teófilo Otoni, Araçuaí, […]
SSPDS Integration Games conclude in Ceará, Brazil
Security forces unite through sports with SSPDS Integration Games The SSPDS Integration Games concluded on Tuesday, December 3, following a series of competitions held across various venues in Ceará, Brazil. Organized by the Ceará State Department of Public Security and Social Defense (SSPDS) in collaboration with affiliated agencies, the event promoted camaraderie and sportsmanship among […]
Fogmaker International names new Brazil country manager to drive growth in South America
Fogmaker appoints new country manager for Brazilian market Fogmaker International AB, a global supplier of fire suppression systems for machinery and vehicles, has appointed Samuel Caparrotti as the country manager for its Brazilian operations, according to a recent announcement by the company. Caparrotti will lead Fogmaker Brazil LTDA, the company’s first subsidiary in South America, […]
Salva Foundation leadership changes as Major Fellipe takes presidency in Minas Gerais, Brazil
Salva Foundation holds presidential transition ceremony On November 5, 2024, the Minas Gerais Military Fire Department (CBMMG) held a ceremony marking the leadership transition of the Salva Foundation. Major Adriana formally transferred the presidency to Major Fellipe. As reported by CBMMG, Major Adriana has played a key role in the Foundation since its establishment in […]
Amazon wildfires reach record levels in Brazil during 2024
Wildfires devastate key Brazilian biomes As reported by Rami Alhames for Global Voices, the Amazon rainforest, Pantanal wetlands, and Cerrado biomes in Brazil have been severely affected by wildfires in 2024. According to data from the Global Wildfire Information System, as of mid-September, over 46 million hectares (113 million acres) had been burned—an area equivalent […]
Greening Brazil’s fire suppression landscape
Murillo Buono, fire protection specialist at Hydor, discusses the transformation in Brazil’s fire suppression market, focusing on new clean agents and regulatory changes Brazil’s fire suppression market landscape is undergoing a significant transformation as the country aligns with global environmental standards. Clean agents for fire suppression, once a niche market, are now at the forefront […]
Brazil’s wildfire crisis worsens amid extreme drought
Wildfires devastate Brazil’s forests and farmland The latest wildfire crisis in Brazil has led to the destruction of millions of hectares of forest and farmland across various regions, from the Amazon rainforest to the Pantanal wetlands. The fires have caused two-thirds of the country to be covered in smoke. According to reports from the Buenos […]
Brazil wildfire smog reaches Brasilia and Sao Paulo
Wildfire smog impact major regions in Brazil Wildfires in Brazil have led to widespread smog, affecting cities like Brasilia and across Sao Paulo state. The smoke originates from fires in the Amazon rainforest, Cerrado savannah, and Pantanal wetland. As reported by the Associated Press, fire alerts in Sao Paulo state reached almost 3,500 this month, […]
Massive fire outbreaks prompt focused firefighting efforts in Brazil
Brazilian government targets 21 municipalities for firefighting operations Amid widespread fires in Brazil’s Amazon and Pantanal biomes, the federal government has initiated efforts to concentrate firefighting in 21 municipalities that have accounted for more than 50 percent of the blazes. As reported by The Brazilian Report, these municipalities are spread across Amazonas, Rondônia, Mato Grosso, […]
