by WoF Editorial Team | 14 Sep, 2016 | Profiles |
Maria Letsholo is a 24-year-old hardworking young mother of two from Carletonville. Maria joined the WOF in 2011 as a firefighter. She was later promoted to being a firefighter first aider. In 2013 she employed as a Type 3 dispatcher and office first aider in the...
by WoF Editorial Team | 13 Sep, 2016 | Profiles |
“I grew up having challenges at school which led me to throw in the towel in Grade 10. It was not an easy decision but I couldn’t cope because my peers were making fun of me,” said Sinah Malatjie, a firefighter at Sekororo Base. Malatjie had it tough while growing up...
by WoF Editorial Team | 12 Sep, 2016 | MD Message |
I would like to extend warm greetings to all our dedicated participants and staff across all provinces and in particular to all the women in Working on Fire. The national theme for Women’s Month this August was, “Women United in Moving South Africa Forward”. To this...
by WoF Editorial Team | 11 Sep, 2016 | Training |
Fifty High Altitude Team (HAT) participants from the Eastern Cape were given specialised rope training. The training took place in Van Stadens from 4 July to 5 August 2016 where all seven High Altitude Teams – Baviaanskloof, Lusikisiki, Cata, Katberg, Van Stadens,...
by WoF Editorial Team | 11 Sep, 2016 | WoF service |
More than 10 former firefighters from Working on Fire in the Eastern Cape were among rangers that were acknowledged for their efforts in conserving natural resources on World Ranger Day. The day was celebrated by Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency (ECPTA) on...