Fire Brigade
When the alert sounds, they are already on their way.
Fire is one of the main threats to Amazon forests — historically used to clear land and frequently out of control. In Carbonext's REDD+ projects, trained and equipped fire brigades form the last line of active protection when satellite alerts and field patrols identify a risk. More than a response team, they are a community presence that knows the territory, knows what is at stake, and knows how to act.
Trained, Certified, and Ready Before Fire Season
In each of Carbonext's projects, fire brigade training is conducted annually, before the dry season — the period of greatest risk for the Amazon. Sessions are led by specialized instructors and cover fire suppression techniques, first aid, and the proper use of individual protective equipment. Participants receive certificates upon completion and are provided with full field kits: backpacks, beaters, tools, protective gear, and respiratory equipment. In the Ybyrá Project, training reaches all 74 properties that make up the project — covering both farm employees and surrounding communities — and participants receive certificates upon completing each session. In the Hiwi project, more than 200 pieces of equipment were donated to strengthen the local brigade.
Women Who Protect the Forest
In the AWA REDD+ Project, located in Gurupá, Pará, the fire brigade carries a name and a story: "Filhas da Mãe do Fogo" — Daughters of the Mother of Fire. Made up entirely of quilombola women from the community of ARQMG, the brigade was formed with support from the Marajó Climate Observatory and strengthened through the project's partnership with Carbonext. In the expedition of November-December 2024, 26 women participated in an intensive training with specialized firefighters, learning suppression techniques and first aid. "What we are doing here is more than fighting fire: it is protecting what is ours and securing the future of the forest for the next generations", said Regiane Machado, one of the group's leaders. The brigade is more than a response team — it is a symbol of autonomy, community leadership, and conservation in the Amazon.
The Alert Arrives. The Brigade Moves.
The fire brigade does not act in isolation — it is the final link in an integrated response chain. When QuickCapture detects a fire event in the field and CarbonEye confirms or anticipates risk through satellite analysis, the Carbonext team triggers the alert and the brigade is mobilized. This connection between technology and human action is what makes the response rapid and effective. In addition to combating fires, brigades also participate in community awareness campaigns about responsible land use, helping to reduce ignition sources before they become threats. Prevention and response — both carried out by people who live in and belong to the territory.
Fire Brigades in Carbonext's Projects
Training, community leadership, and active forest protection
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Carbonext develops and monitors several REDD+ projects in the Amazon.
