Table 12 Estimated costs of the BRIFs Program in 2023 (100 BRIFs and 2093 brigade members).
From: Wildfire protection in indigenous lands of Brazil: the role of fire brigades programs
Type of costs | Value USDa | Observations |
|---|---|---|
Temporary hiring of brigade members (6 months/year) | 6,760,182.78 | Data provided by DPA/Prevfogo/Ibamab. Includes all brigade members (firefighters, chiefs, and supervisors). |
Domestic travel allowance | 3,086,833.23 | Data provided by DPA/Prevfogo/Ibama includes other diverse Prevfogo activities. |
National air tickets | 256,387.96 | Data provided by DPA/Prevfogo/Ibama includes other diverse Prevfogo activities. |
Other miscellaneous expenses | 120,064.28 | Data provided by DPA/Prevfogo/Ibama for the maintenance and supply of various equipment. |
Personal Protective Equipment | 2,688,702.05 | USD 1,284.60/brigade member, estimated by DPA/Prevfogo/Ibama. |
Fire management and suppression equipment | 1,088,740.91 | USD 10,837,41 /BRIF, estimated by DPA/Prevfogo/Ibama. |
100 4×4 trucks rented/year | 1,745,454.54 | Estimated 100 trucks X USD 1454.54/month. |
Helicopter rental | 2,062,361.27 | Estimated at 65% of the total costs of Level III combat operations and fire management in 2023 (mainly transporting brigades). |
Total | 17,803,726.96 | Does not include Funai expenses, mainly fuel and base renovation. |
