Proyectos de formación y reducción de la vulnerabilidad
In many Latin American countries, fire brigades and other first responders face significant constraints that affect their ability to respond to emergencies. One of the main problems is the lack of specific and up-to-date training, which hampers technical preparedness when managing critical situations such as fires, landslides or floods. This is compounded by a lack of adequate equipment and tools, which puts both professionals and the communities they seek to protect at risk.
In addition, local institutions often operate with insufficient coordination, both amongst themselves and with community partners, hindering the effectiveness of actions in emergencies. Finally, high staff turnover, often due to the voluntary nature of their work, leads to a lack of continuity in training and accumulated experience, further exacerbating these difficulties. These shortcomings, which are recurring in our experience in the region, require comprehensive solutions that combine technical training with the provision of the necessary resources.
Emergency institutions and their professionals, who receive specialised training and equipment.
Local communities, with institutions that are better prepared to deal with emergencies and safeguard lives.
