FIRELINKS

FIRElinks develops a network of scientists and professionals from across the EU involved in forest fire research and land management. Likewise, it connects with communities of different scientific and geographical origins, allowing the discussion of different experiences and the emergence of new approaches to fire research. The PCF is the leader of WG5, Socio-Economic aspects […]

RESPOND-A

Next-generation equipment tools and mission-critical strategies for Fire Responders RESPOND-A introduces a unique five-tier project architectural structure for best associating modern telecommunications technology with novel practices for First Responders of saving lives, while safeguarding themselves, more effectively and efficiently. The introduced architecture includes Perception, Network, Processing, Comprehension, and User Interface layers, which can be flexibly […]

OPEN2PRESERVE

The main objective of the OPEN2PRESERVE project is to connect current interdisciplinary scientific knowledge with technology and practical operation, in order to implement and assess combined techniques that guarantee the preservation of the ecosystem services linked to open spaces with high natural value. The project proposes starting different regional pilot experiences based on the combination […]

FIRE-IN

The main objective of FIRE-IN is to improve the national and European capacity of extinction services by promoting innovation in this area and providing pioneering solutions that significantly increase the effectiveness of EU emergency services to raise the level of Security of its citizens. The overall result of the project will be a wide network […]

RECIPE

Reinforcing civil protection capabilities into multi-hazard risk assessment under climate change (RECIPE) seeks to develop operational recommendations and tools to reinforce civil protection in emergency management and risk planning for different natural hazards across Europe while simultaneously addressing climate change impacts through an integrated risk management approach and exchange of lessons learned and best practice sharing. By […]

Fireshepherds

FireShepherds is an Erasmus+ project with the aim to prepare next generations of shepherds in the management of extensive livestock with wildfire prevention purposes. The project has its basis on different common problems that the project regions are currently facing: the decrease of shepherds working with animals in extensive regime and the large wildfires that […]

Jugar amb foc

The exhibition “Jugar amb foc” at l’Espluga del Francolí “Jugar amb foc” (“Play with Fire”), organized and produced by  Museu de la Vida Rural, Fundació Carulla and Pau Costa Foundation aims to challange visitors and reflect on the current management of forests and rural areas. The objective is to study in more detail the ecology of fire, […]

NHD-PLAY

The main aim of this project is to develop a culture of behavior and to increase the knowledge and skills of primary and secondary school students to respond to emergencies such as natural and human-instigated disasters and crises, responding to the changing environment in Europe, based on modern approaches and social constructivism through the use of […]

HEIMDALL

Multi-Hazard Cooperative Management Tool for Data Exchange, Response Planning and Scenario Building HEIMDALL aims at improving preparedness of societies to cope with complex crisis situations by providing a flexible platform for multi-hazard emergency planning and management, which makes use of innovative technologies for the definition of multi-disciplinary scenarios and response plans, providing integrated assets to […]

NET RISK WORK

NET RISK WORK aims to provide a knowledge platform and better exchange of experiences that address different European forest risks and their interactions, delivering operational guidelines for natural risk disaster reduction while building regional / thematic networks of expertise. The project will carry out a process of capitalization of best practices on risk planning and […]