by Zania Viljoen | 5 Jul, 2018 | Aviation News, WoF Aviation News, Working on Fire |
Msukaligwa local municipality adds a Working on Fire Huey helicopter, spotter aircraft and aviation support vehicle, to its firefighting toolbox this winter fire season. In 2012, Fire Chief of Msukaligwa Local Municipality, Jaco Johnstone, witnessed as a wildfire...
by Zania Viljoen | 6 Jun, 2018 | Fire Stories, WoF Deployment, Working on Fire |
“The Knysna Fires -12 Days of Service” – a publication celebrating the heroes who fought to save lives, properties and the environment. See details on how to order your copy below. On 7 June 2017, the Knysna Fire erupted and caused devastation and destruction...
by Zania Viljoen | 3 May, 2018 | Working on Fire |
On Friday, 04 May, Working on Fire (WOF) joins the global firefighting community in celebrating International Firefighters’ Day. On this International Firefighters’ Day, Working on Fire wishes to recognise the selfless acts of firefighters across the globe, in order...
by Zania Viljoen | 3 May, 2018 | Aviation News, Working on Fire |
Aerial firefighting is a key component in the effective combating of wildfires in South Africa. Whilst the spotter aircraft enable Incident Commanders to take informed decisions and properly coordinate other resources, the bomber aircraft offer much needed support to...
by Zania Viljoen | 12 Apr, 2018 | Aviation News, Working on Fire |
Working on Fire is dedicated to saving lives and protecting the environment through wildland firefighting. But at the same time, WOF strives towards restoring dignity, and enabling and uplifting young South Africans. WOF accomplishes this by offering training...
by WoF Editorial Team | 12 May, 2017 | Working on Fire |
Working on Fire remains committed to saving lives, protecting our environment and restoring the dignity of firefighters in programme. Working on Fire the award-winning Expanded Public Work Programme, which resides under the Department of Environmental Affairs and is...
