EVERYONE
CAN BE
SAFE
EVERYONE
CAN BE
SAFE
WOF FIRE AWARENESS PROGRAMME
With rising temperatures and evolving climate conditions, the risk of wildfires is growing — threatening not only fire-prone areas but also surrounding communities.
Fire Safety
Is a shared responsibility
and everyone has a role to play in preventing wildfires and reducing risk.
The Fire Awareness & Fire Safe Programme is a cornerstone of the Working on Fire (WoF) Programme, combining environmental education with practical, science-based tools to promote fire and life safety. It empowers communities with disaster risk assessment and mitigation strategies, fostering responsible fire behaviour and strengthening resilience to the impacts of climate change.
Through this programme, South Africans are equipped to:
- Understand their environment and the role of fire in ecosystems.
- Be fire-safe and disaster ready.
- Protect lives and property from wildfires.
- Support ecosystem health through responsible fire management.
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OUR FLAGSHIP PROJECTS
FIRE AWARENESS IN SCHOOLS
The Fire Awareness in Schools project shapes future environmental leaders by teaching learners and educators the essentials of wildfire prevention, fire safety, and climate resilience, fostering a deep connection to nature.
Aligned with South Africa’s National Curriculum, the programme delivers practical, science-based knowledge through interactive lessons, hands-on activities, and real-life insights and stories from trained firefighters.
School Debates & Climate Action Projects create a platform for students to explore environmental issues, debate solutions, and become change agents leading initiatives like tree planting and recycling in their communities.
BUILDING FIRE SAFE & RESILIENT COMMUNITIES
Our Fire Safe Communities project empowers high-risk communities with the knowledge, tools, and support to understand fire risk, prevent, prepare for, and respond to wildfires.
To protect homes, lives and eco systems, the project:
- Delivers fire safety education and training.
- Brings together local stakeholders to create fire conscious neighbourhoods through Fire Awareness Campaigns, Community Fire Safe Days, and Risk Reduction Days.
- Develops early warning systems.
- Strengthens local volunteer brigades.
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