The state of firefighting concept remines modest and obsolete in both countries .The lessons learned show that the absence of capacity building and technical facilities (e.g., fire protection, early warning, IT-based warning and command systems, local crisis management and/or command posts for coordination with state level structures, simulation facilities for training purposes) are the main weaknesses. Without fire management system appropriate to the present needs, new trends and innovative technologies, the public information campaigns remain the only means of fire prevention. Disasters, i.e., wildfires largely contribute to increasing negative macroeconomic impacts and pose a threat to economic growth. With supporting measures implemented, the fires’ hazardous impact would limit and decrease potential financial, fiscal, economic and human losses.
Overall objective the project: To develop joint smart and innovative management system for cross-border environmental protection, monitoring and early risk recognition and prevention from wildfire Specific objective:
1. To cope wildfire disasters by implementing efficient and effective crisis management system.
2.To utilize best practice by implementation of innovative solutions and involvement of citizens, civil society organizations and other stakeholders in local/national problem solving.
3. To prevent harmful consequences of wildfires on environment and human life.
4. To improve multi-level coordination and communication in wildfire suppression
5. To strengthen capacities of territorial firefighting units
6. To achieve better preparedness of available assets and to share facilities on disposal in joint risk management activities.
7. To raise awareness of local communities on importance of responsible behavior towards nature
8. To upgrade local skills in combating extreme wildfires disasters by applying innovative and advanced IC Technologies, models and solutions for early detection, monitoring, targeting and suppression of wildfires and mitigation of their impact in the cross-border area.
This will be achieved by mutual interweaving of specialized innovative technologies and common capacity building for prevention, mitigation and management of natural disasters, risks and hazards.