50+ Years of combined experience in fire management and emergencies
We know fire behavior from the ground. We combine fire science and firefighting experience with IoT sensors and risk estimation models to decide with technical and human judgment, respond with precision and protect communities and their territory.
- Joan · 22+ years
- Oscar · 28 years
Joan Cuevas
Founder of Forest Fire Assistant
Forest Engineer · Wildland Firefighter · Web Developer
Forest Engineer with more than 22 years of experience in environmental management and protection, planning, monitoring and environmental control of electrical infrastructure projects. Specialized in environmental impact studies, environmental audits and corporate social responsibility.
Creator of Forest Fire Assistant (FFA), an environmental monitoring and risk management platform awarded at the FIRE-RES Challenge 2024 of the Horizon Europe programme.
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Experience in Geographic Information Systems (GIS) for territorial planning, scenario modeling and natural risk management — especially wildfires — integrating real-time data for prevention and response.
As a Wildland Firefighter with extensive operational experience, he has taken part in wildfire prevention, control and suppression, risk assessment, search and rescue, and radio communications.
Working team
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Janina Jaimes
BI Specialist · Data Analyst
Data Analyst with 18 years of experience, specialized in Business Intelligence for wildfire risk management. Turns multi-stream data (IoT, local weather and geospatial analysis) into interactive dashboards and risk estimation models that improve critical decision-making across the prevention, response and recovery phases. Integrator at Forest Fire Assistant, connecting advanced analytics with the operational management of the territory.
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Oscar Bemitez
Lawyer · Strategic / Operational Advisor
Legal professional, non-commissioned officer and risk management specialist with 28 years of operational and strategic experience in the response, prevention and assessment of complex emergencies. Combines tactical command in the field with the legal and regulatory grounding required to structure wildfire response programs and Occupational Safety and Health (OSH).
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Has held key roles such as BRIF 2025 Technical Evaluator, consultant and inspector for international bodies such as Ecuador's National Risk Management Service and various fire service and civil protection institutions. His experience includes leading helicopter-borne and ground crews as Coordinator, Operations Chief and Crew Chief in the Uribante Caparo Wildfire Program (DESURCA, Venezuela).
Strengthen wildfire management in your territory
We support civil protection and risk management agencies, from team structure to technology in the field.
- StructureAdvice on setting up and organizing wildland fire crews.
- TrainSpecialized training and recommendations on suitable equipment.
- PlanPrevention plans tailored to your area.
- ImplementForest Fire Assistant in the field, with training for your team.
