CBMERJ military personnel participate in a course on safety in electric vehicles
On the 17 March at 1 pm, the opening ceremony of the course ‘Fundamentals of Safety in Electrified Vehicles’ took place in the city of Resende in Rio de Janeiro. The training is the result of a partnership between Nissan Brazil and Firjan/SENAI and aims to prepare military firefighters to act safely in incidents involving […]
CBMERJ announces major disaster preparedness plan for Rio de Janeiro
CBMERJ leads 2025 Rain Contingency Plan with R$8 billion investment Governor Cláudio Castro unveiled the 2025 Rain Contingency Plan on January 15, committing R$8 billion to mitigate the impact of severe summer storms. As reported by Corpo de Bombeiros Militar do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ), the plan includes collaboration across government departments, municipalities, […]
CBMERJ cadets complete rigorous Search, Rescue and Survival training
2nd year Officer Training Course students showcase their skills in Ribeirão das Lajes Ribeirão das Lajes, Piraí: On September 29, the Coronel Sarmento Teaching Complex in Guadalupe welcomed back the 2nd year cadets of the Officer Training Course (CFO) from the Military Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ). After a challenging […]
Rio de Janeiro firefighters hold selection process for operational competition team
The Rio de Janeiro State Military Fire Department (CBMERJ), in Brazil has held another edition of the selection process to form the team that will represent the Corporation in operational competitions. Features of the selection process The test, which assesses strength, endurance and speed, simulates real-life activities of firefighters, such as climbing ladders, carrying hoses, […]
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, […]
Operation Summer 2024/2025 kicks off with safety upgrades in Rio de Janeiro
Launch event showcases new resources for safety The State Government of Rio de Janeiro, in collaboration with the Civil Defense Secretariat and the Military Fire Department (CBMERJ), inaugurated Operation Summer 2024/2025 on December 1. Held on the Copacabana beachfront, the public event highlighted the agencies’ readiness to handle maritime rescues and seasonal disaster responses. Governor […]
Military Fire Department of Rio de Janeiro conducts landslide response training
Simulation prepares teams for landslides during Rio’s rainy season According to the Military Fire Department of the State of Rio de Janeiro, the 15th Military Fire Brigade Group (GBM) in Petrópolis conducted an operational landslide simulation on November 26. The exercise, focused on responding to landslides caused by heavy rains, mobilized disaster response teams to […]
Civil Defense of Rio de Janeiro promotes event on evidence-based disaster management
Discussions on evidence-based public policies for disaster management The State Secretariat for Civil Defense of Rio de Janeiro (SEDEC-RJ), in collaboration with the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), hosted the second “Meeting with Science” on November 25, 2024. The event, held at the university auditorium, aimed to strengthen collaboration between academic institutions, […]
Rio de Janeiro fire department completes hazardous products operations course
CBMERJ concludes hazardous products operations training in Duque de Caxias The Military Fire Department of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ) held a graduation ceremony for the 17th class of its Hazardous Products Operations Course on November 11. The event took place at the Hazardous Products Operations Group in Duque de Caxias and was […]
Rio de Janeiro Fire Department strengthens firefighter mental health support in disaster response
Specialized mental health support for firefighters in Brazil The Military Fire Department of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ) has implemented a Disaster Psychology service to prioritize the mental and physical well-being of its personnel in the face of frequent high-risk emergencies. This initiative focuses on providing dedicated mental health care to military firefighters […]
