On April 2nd, at the Aeroclub de Canelones facilities, a new edition of the traditional camaraderie meeting was held, marking the end of each season of Operation O-PIAF.

The meeting brought together more than 80 people linked to the Operation, consolidating an instance that seeks to recognize the collective effort and strengthen the bonds between those who, many times, work with the same objective without getting to know each other personally.

Authorities, chiefs and officers from the National Directorate of Firefighters (DNB) and the National Directorate of Civil Aviation and Aeronautical Infrastructure (DINACIA), service providers, forestry producers, representatives of companies with protected properties, coordinators and other key actors of the program participated.

The day included a relaxed lunch, where experiences, anecdotes, and lessons learned from this and previous seasons were shared. These types of activities help foster team spirit and a sense of belonging among the participants, essential aspects for the success of an operation that, although brief, requires intense collaboration and interaction among all those involved.

As part of the event, a helicopter and one of the aircraft dedicated to the early detection of fires were on display. Due to adverse weather conditions in the north of the country, it was not possible to have firefighting aircraft present.

These types of spaces reinforce the shared commitment to the protection of the national forest heritage and the continuous improvement of the PAIF Operation, whose success depends, to a large extent, on the coordinated work and cooperation between institutions, companies and people.