National Firefighters of Colombia approve 2026 investment project
The National Board of Firefighters of Colombia approved strategic decisions for the strengthening of the public fire service in the country. The National Board was chaired by the Deputy Minister General of the Ministry of the Interior, Jaime Berdugo and with the participation of Captain Lina María Marín Rodríguez, Director of the National Directorate of […]
OroraTech’s satellite technology utilized by Colombia
OroraTech has shared how Colombia has become the first country in Latin America to strengthen its National Disaster Risk Management System through the implementation of a national wildfire detection program using satellite technology. This initiative results from a new partnership between the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management (UNGRD) and OroraTech, via its local representative, […]
DNBC receive recognition from Colombian Red Cross
The Colombian National Fire Department (DNBC) has received special recognition during a ceremony commemorating the 110th anniversary of the Colombian Red Cross. The National Director of the Colombian Fire Department, Captain-in-Chief Lina María Marín Rodríguez, received the award for her support of humanitarian work as a member of the National Disaster Risk Management System, which […]
Colombia faces 3,000 fires a year – can prevention strategies catch up?
Colombia fire protection group ANRACI marks 10 years of prevention work ARANCI has reported that Colombia’s National Association for Fire Protection (ANRACI) is marking its 10th anniversary in 2025. The association represents the country’s fire protection sector, including manufacturers, distributors, designers, installers, laboratories, and professionals. ANRACI has promoted technical standards, training, and awareness campaigns during […]
Colombian fire departments in Arauca receive national support
National meeting addresses fire department needs in Arauca The Colombian National Fire Department has reported that a working group meeting was held at the Arauca Governor’s Office to address the operational and logistical challenges faced by local fire departments. According to the Colombian National Fire Department, the session was led by National Director Chief Captain […]
New Director General of the National Fire Department of Colombia
Captain Lina María Marín Rodríguez was sworn in as the new Director General of the Colombian National Fire Department (DNBC) during a ceremony. The event took place in the Horacio Serpa Auditorium at La Giralda House, headquarters of the Ministry of the Interior and was presided over by the Minister of the Interior, Dr. Armando […]
Women leaders in fire management to train in Colombia
Women-led wildfire training planned for Colombia in 2025 DNBC has reported that Colombia will host a wildfire training program for women leaders in fire management from September 7 to 17, 2025. The event, known as the Women in Fire Training Exchange (COL WTREX), will take place in the Kanalitojo Indigenous Reserve in Puerto Carreño, Vichada, […]
Forest fire prevention strategy in Colombia’s Córdoba region protects native forest
Fire plan linked to reduced burning near Urrá Hydroelectric Plant LA RAZON has reported that a forest fire prevention program linked to the Urrá Hydroelectric Plant reservoir has contributed to the protection of over 2,000 hectares of native forest in Colombia. The program was launched four years ago and focuses on addressing the frequent forest […]
National Fire Department Colombia strengthens operational capacity in Catatumbo
Within the framework of the institutional strengthening strategy led by the National Fire Department of Colombia, the Captain in Chief, Lourdes Peña del Valle, visited the Fire Department of Cúcuta, Norte de Santander. This visit was designed to reaffirm the commitment of the National Government to the country’s firefighters, especially in the most remote regions. […]
Colombia’s National Fire Department allocates equipment throughout the country
The National Fire Department of Colombia has announced progress in strengthening the country’s fire departments by assigning new equipment and replacing tools affected by previous emergencies. This initiative sought to optimize the response capacity to fires, disasters and other events that require the immediate action of firefighters in the different municipalities of the national territory. […]
