Pereira’s approach combines community training, early detection and rapid response, aiming to reduce reliance on late-stage firefighting. Pereira emphasises that community engagement and education are as vital as equipment in effective fire prevention.

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Pereira has worked with residents, firefighters and local authorities to create local prevention networks and spread fire-avoidance strategies. The Amazon has experienced recurring burn crises driven by both climate conditions and agricultural clearing.