The Minas Gerais Military Fire Department (CBMMG) has announced progress in the development of training programs throughout the state, designed to fight vegetation fires during an period of increased risk in the state.
174 military firefighters and 132 firefighters have been trained to work in Conversation Units (CUs).
All of these personnel received field guidance from the Operational Coordination Room, which uses an information system to monitor fire operations and hotspots in real time using satellite imagery.
The dashboards provide information alignment to optimize resources in Conservation Units and other services throughout the state, reducing environmental damage and protecting lives and property.
The Military Fire Department and the State Forestry Institute (IEF), through the Fire Prevention Task Force – FPT 2025, developed several training and prevention actions in the State Parks of Sumidouro, Sagarana, Mata Seca, Acauã, Ibitipoca, Brigadeiro, Biribiri, Mata do Limoeiro, São José, Rio Preto, Pau furado, Boa Esperança and Sete Salões.
The headquarters of Sagarana State Park, in Arinos, of great interest from the point of view of the preservation and conservation of water resources, was the venue for the FPT Forest Brigade Training.
In the São José Environmental Protection Area, which encompasses at least six municipalities in the state’s central region, firefighters completed training provided by firefighters from the 2nd Platoon of São João del Rei.
In addition to the techniques, they also worked on environmental awareness initiatives, including guidance on the importance of preserving the Serra de São José and its unique ecosystem.
Lieutenant Lucas Lopes de Oliveira shared: “These firefighters will be our eyes and arms in the São José Environmental Protection Area. The region, known for its natural and touristic richness, requires constant protection, and this training ensures they are ready to act efficiently and safely.”
The São José Environmental Protection Area (APA), home to rare species of flora and fauna from the Cerrado and Atlantic Forest, is one of CBMMG’s priorities this year.
The Serra de São José Libélulas State Wildlife Refuge is also part of the APA.
The firefighters who have become specialists share their knowledge in units in the interior of the state, promoting the development of advanced techniques, including the use of backpack pumps, fire suppressors and hand tools; prevention strategies, such as opening firebreaks and monitoring risk areas; pre-hospital care (APH) and first aid in dense forest environments.
The Military Fire Department held a simulated firefighting operation in a controlled vegetation area near the Administrative City. A total of 54 military personnel specializing in forest firefighting participated in the course.
The activity simulated real-life vegetation firefighting with aircraft landings, georeferencing and satellite transmission (Starlink), with all management carried out by the CBMMG Coordination Room.
This year, the Operational Coordination Room will be staffed by the State Forestry Institute (IEF). The facility facilitates the coordination of fire prevention and control activities throughout the state, using Arcgis technology acquired through the State Government.
CBMMG has announced progress in the development of training programs throughout the state, during a period of heightened vegetation fire risk in the state.
