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Deputy Fire Chief Lárus Kristinn discusses how Iceland’s brigades are learning new and improved techniques to face wildfire threats in complex volcanic terrain, moving beyond traditional methods toward a more adaptive, science-based approach. 👉 More info in this blogpost: https://forisk.org/when-fire-meets-ice-icelands-unexpected-wildfire-challenge/ These interviews were conducted during the In-Country Wildfire Risk Management Training, organized by FoRISK (hosted by the European Forest Institute) and the Icelandic Civil Protection under the project “Towards an Integrated Wildfire Risk Management in Iceland”, implemented as part of the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF) by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). @GFDRR @WorldBank @EUcrisisresponse

Senior Expert Alexander Held explains how Iceland’s volcanic terrain, growing vegetation, and scattered summer houses create a one-of-a-kind fire risk profile, and why managing fuel loads is becoming a pressing concern in Iceland. 👉 More info in this blogpost: https://forisk.org/when-fire-meets-ice-icelands-unexpected-wildfire-challenge/ These interviews were conducted during the In-Country Wildfire Risk Management Training, organized by FoRISK (hosted by the European Forest Institute) and the Icelandic Civil Protection under the project “Towards an Integrated Wildfire Risk Management in Iceland”, implemented as part of the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF) by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). @GFDRR @WorldBank @EUcrisisresponse

Fire Lieutenant Helgi Hjörleifsson from the Capital Area Fire Brigade shares a key takeaway from the Iceland wildfire workshop: discipline and coordination are the backbone of effective fireline safety. Acting as one unit isn’t easy — but it’s essential when seconds matter. 👉 More info in this blogpost: https://forisk.org/when-fire-meets-ice-icelands-unexpected-wildfire-challenge/ These interviews were conducted during the In-Country Wildfire Risk Management Training, organized by FoRISK (hosted by the European Forest Institute) and the Icelandic Civil Protection under the project “Towards an Integrated Wildfire Risk Management in Iceland”, implemented as part of the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF) by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). @GFDRR @WorldBank @EUcrisisresponse

Fire Chief Heiðar Örn from Slökkvilið Borgarbyggðar reflects on the sharp rise in Iceland’s wildfire incidents, from a handful each year to hundreds today, and the role of changing weather patterns in shaping this new reality. 👉 More info in this blogpost: https://forisk.org/when-fire-meets-ice-icelands-unexpected-wildfire-challenge/ These interviews were conducted during the In-Country Wildfire Risk Management Training, organized by FoRISK (hosted by the European Forest Institute) and the Icelandic Civil Protection under the project “Towards an Integrated Wildfire Risk Management in Iceland”, implemented as part of the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF) by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). @GFDRR @WorldBank @EUcrisisresponse

Senior Expert Lindon Pronto shares why using fire as a training and prevention tool is vital, helping firefighters understand fire behaviour, reduce fuel loads, and act proactively rather than reactively. 👉 More info in this blogpost: https://forisk.org/when-fire-meets-ice-icelands-unexpected-wildfire-challenge/ These interviews were conducted during the In-Country Wildfire Risk Management Training, organized by FoRISK (hosted by the European Forest Institute) and the Icelandic Civil Protection under the project “Towards an Integrated Wildfire Risk Management in Iceland”, implemented as part of the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF) by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). @GFDRR @WorldBank @EUcrisisresponse

Captain Eyjólfur Óli Jónsson from the Fire Department Brunavarnir Árnessýslu highlights the importance of unity, shared strategy, and international cooperation in wildfire risk management. He feels that collaboration and community duty should drive Iceland’s evolving approach to fire management. These interviews were conducted during the In-Country Wildfire Risk Management Training, organized by FoRISK (hosted by the European Forest Institute) and the Icelandic Civil Protection under the project “Towards an Integrated Wildfire Risk Management in Iceland”, implemented as part of the Technical Assistance Financing Facility (TAFF) by the World Bank and the Global Facility for Disaster Reduction and Recovery (GFDRR), with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for European Civil Protection and Humanitarian Aid Operations (DG ECHO). 👉 More info in this blogpost: https://forisk.org/when-fire-meets-ice-icelands-unexpected-wildfire-challenge/?fbclid=IwY2xjawNmtwNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHon9PhNgf0X4BR9KJ7gGAQoukoPZRKkj9YWHhYTR4PI3vRkXBiP7kpzINyon_aem_RLJ6Knpn-f-GXnch9dUrEg @GFDRR @WorldBank @EUcrisisresponse

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