He National Service for State-Protected Natural Areas (SERNANP) and Profonanpe, with technical support from the Spanish Association in the Media, as part of a firm commitment to equipping local communities and first responders with advanced technical capabilities ahead of the fire season, they carried out activities related to forest fire prevention and suppression.
The training program was structured into two strategic phases. The first phase took place from October 19 to 23 and focused on training instructors from National Protected Areas and Regional Conservation Areas, in accordance with strict international standards for safety and firefighting. Subsequently, from October 26 to 28, activities continued with capacity-building for support brigades. in the towns of Ollantaytambo and Urubamba, where they put what they had learned to the test through practical simulations and field fire-control exercises.
Residents from wildfire support brigades in the town of Ollantaytambo using tools to create a line of defense during the hands-on session of the basic training course.
During the training sessions, participants covered theoretical and practical modules on fire behavior, the efficient use of specialized tools, fire suppression strategies, establishing firebreaks, and, most importantly, personnel safety to prevent accidents in critical situations.
Serenazgo personnel from the city of Urubamba, wearing their PPE, use tools to set up a line of defense during the hands-on session of the basic training course.
The training of trainers and coordinated support for the communities that make up the support brigades are an essential pillar for the protection of our ecosystems; that is why, given the vulnerability of our forests, the best tools are prevention and local preparedness.
With the completion of this training, the new trainers and brigade members are now prepared to share the knowledge they have acquired and lead rapid-response efforts in their respective jurisdictions, working alongside the government to build a strong front for forest conservation.
