Our countryman Antonio Caballero has been part of the United Firefighters Without Borders (BUSF) team that, together with 23 displaced members, has carried out an outstanding training activity in the Pizcacucho Community, in Ollantaytambo, Peru. This initiative is part of BUSF’s commitment to the protection of natural and historical spaces of great cultural and tourist relevance, such as the Historical Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
Essential Training to Fight Forest Fires
The activity, carried out in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Peru and the support of the Provincial Council of Córdoba, has trained first responders in forest fires, including teams from the Inca Trail Network, the Machu Picchu Pueblo Serenazgo and the National Service of Natural Areas Protected by the State (SERNANP). During an intensive week, participants:
- They unified technical vocabulary related to the management and extinction of forest fires.
- They learned action protocols, prioritizing the safety of personnel in the field.
- They perfected the correct use of specialized tools.
- They reinforced coordination between different intervention teams, a key element for success in critical situations.
This training is part of the collaboration agreement between the Peruvian Ministry of Culture and BUSF, which seeks to continue previous initiatives aimed at protecting the National Parks and the most emblematic cultural spaces of Peru. These actions not only contribute to preserving heritage, but also strengthen the security of local communities and the thousands of tourists who visit these places each year. Where the Risk Management program of the Provincial Council of Córdoba has been key elements for the success of this initiative.
This program is not limited to specific training; BUSF and BUSF Peru have established plans to provide continuity and follow-up to these trainings in the coming months and years. The ultimate goal is to build a more solid and sustainable emergency response system, which guarantees the protection of natural and historical areas of incalculable value, such as the Sanctuary of Machu Picchu.
