Chief fire officer Stuart Stevens said wildfires cannot be addressed through emergency response alone.
Three firefighters from Scotland are part of a UK wide team working with firefighters from around the world.
Gavin Brown, Ian Hodgson and Brian Richards travelled to South America after the twin earthquakes struck on 24 June.
Two new stations will be built and seven will close following the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service review.
They managed to get the 500kg (1,100lb) heifer safely back to her farm largely unscathed.
A change to the weather forecast means a warning of wildfires in parts of the country has been rescinded.
An air quality expert says people with lung conditions should take precautions like closing windows.
Crews have spent a sixth day tackling the blaze at the site near Ladybank in Fife.
Bus on fire outside Glenrothes election count in Fife
