Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting forest, wildfires

Guyana Times

Brazil to lend expertise to Guyana in fighting forest, wildfires

In light of the recent wildfires which have devastated several areas across the country, the Guyana Government has solicited assistance from Brazil for training in forest fire management. Officers of the Guyana Fire Service (GFS) have commenced training facilitated by Brazilian fire experts to better combat and manage forest fires and wildfires. This Brazil/Guyana partnership will allow for aerial surveys as well as engagement with the Civil Def…