Brazil-Based Emergency Response Expert to Launch U.S. Safety Consulting Firm Amid Growing Workplace Risks

Across the United States, workplace safety remains a persistent concern. Despite decades of regulation and improvements in technology, thousands of workers continue to face hazardous conditions every year. In 2023 alone, more than 5,000 workers lost their lives on the job, while millions more experienced injuries or illnesses. These events represent not only human tragedy, but also financial loss, operational disruption, and strain on the nation’s regulatory systems.

As industrial complexity grows and compliance standards become stricter, many organizations in construction, manufacturing, and infrastructure struggle to maintain effective safety programs. The challenge is compounded by a shortage of experienced safety professionals, delaying essential training, risk management, and emergency preparedness.

This is the environment that Fabio Vitoriano, a Brazilian firefighter and public safety expert, is entering with the launch of Ops Strategic Operations LLC. Based in Springfield, Illinois, the new company aims to help high-risk industries strengthen prevention, preparedness, and leadership in safety management.

A Career Forged in Crisis

Vitoriano spent nearly a decade with São Paulo’s Military Fire Department, gaining extensive frontline experience. His responsibilities included firefighting, pre-hospital care, and rescues from vehicle crashes and structural collapses. He also trained in high-voltage electrical safety and earned multiple certifications in emergency response. This background shaped not only his technical skills but also his ability to lead under pressure—qualities he now brings to the U.S. market.

“I’ve seen firsthand the difference that quick action and proper preparation can make in saving lives,” he said. “My goal is to bring that same level of discipline and readiness to American workplaces, especially in sectors where risk is a daily reality.”

Building Proactive Systems

Ops Strategic Operations LLC is designed as a consulting partner for organizations that need more than compliance checklists. Its services will include risk assessments, compliance strategy, and tailored emergency response planning. The company’s goal is to shift organizations away from reactive measures and toward comprehensive, proactive safety systems.

The firm also plans to align with recognized frameworks such as OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program, NFPA 1600, and ISO 45001. By doing so, it ensures that clients’ training and strategies are both compliant and impactful. Over time, the company intends to expand into public workshops and industry partnerships, helping promote safety culture at scale.

Addressing the Talent Shortage

The U.S. safety profession is facing a demographic shift, with many experienced professionals nearing retirement. Ops Strategic Operations LLC will address this challenge by offering certified training and leadership development programs, building internal expertise within client organizations. This effort not only strengthens individual workplaces but also contributes to the long-term resilience of the national safety workforce.

Small and medium-sized businesses—often without dedicated safety staff—stand to benefit most. With scalable interventions and accessible guidance, the firm aims to make comprehensive risk management feasible for companies of all sizes.

A Philosophy of Prevention

For Vitoriano, the mission goes beyond reducing accident statistics. His approach emphasizes culture, discipline, and empowerment. He views safety as a leadership issue, not just a technical one, and believes that stronger systems of prevention can protect both lives and livelihoods.

By combining international experience with localized solutions, Ops Strategic Operations LLC enters the U.S. market as more than a vendor. It positions itself as a partner in building safer, more resilient workplaces across industries.

The launch arrives at a critical time, as businesses navigate rising risks and labor shortages. In providing expertise rooted in prevention and preparedness, Vitoriano signals a new model for safety consulting—one focused on protecting lives while reinforcing the foundations of American industry.

The broader vision is not limited to individual clients. Mr. Vitoriano intends for his company to contribute meaningfully to the national effort to reduce workplace injuries and fatalities. He plans to align operations with major safety frameworks such as OSHA’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program (IIPP), NFPA 1600, and ISO 45001, ensuring that all strategies and training programs are both compliant and impactful. In time, the company may offer public workshops and collaborate with industry organizations to promote safety best practices on a wider scale.

OPS STRATEGIC OPERATIONS LLC also arrives at a time when demographic shifts are reshaping the field of occupational safety. As experienced safety professionals retire, the gap between industry needs and available talent continues to grow. By providing certified training programs and leadership development, Mr. Vitoriano’s firm will also support the long-term growth of safety expertise within client organizations and the broader workforce.

Small and medium-sized businesses, which often lack dedicated safety teams, stand to benefit significantly from the company’s approach. With targeted guidance and scalable interventions, OPS STRATEGIC OPERATIONS LLC hopes to make comprehensive risk management accessible even to companies with limited internal resources.

By pairing global experience with localized action, Mr. Vitoriano is entering the American market not just as a consultant, but as a partner in building safer, more resilient operational environments. His work reflects a broader movement in the U.S. toward integrated safety systems that go beyond compliance and embrace a culture of responsibility and preparedness.

The company’s launch signals a timely response to growing workplace safety demands—offering not just services, but a philosophy rooted in prevention, empowerment, and the protection of human life.