Latest WOF News
Working on Fire Free State Celebrates World Aids Day
Working on Fire in the Free State celebrated World Aids Day in various towns across the province to unite in the fight against HIV , show their support for people living with HIV and to commemorate people who have died. The WOF Marquard Team marked the day with a few...
Free State teams stand against the abuse of women and children
The 16 Days of Activism for No Violence against Women and Children initiative is supported by the South African government, businesses, civil society organisations, non-profit organisations, state-owned enterprises and faith-based organisations. Organisations and...
Eastern Cape Team joins fight against the abuse of women and children
The Tsitsikamma Team attended two events in support of the 16 Days of Activism for No Violence Against Women and Children Campaign. One event was held at the Storms River Hall and the other at the Mandela Park Hall. The teams marched with community members, South...
Former firefighter now Fire Awareness Training Officer
Former Working on Fire (WOF) firefighter, Rudi Lucas, aged 33, has been appointed the Fire Awareness Training Officer in the Western Cape. Lucas started his journey as a firefighter in January 2009. “I learnt to be part of a team. I felt like I belonged because we had...
Understanding wildland fire behavior critical for sound fire management
Working on Fire (WOF) hosted Professor Domingos Xavier Viegas, a globally renowned specialist in wildland fire behaviour from the University of Coimbra in Portugal, at the Provincial Disaster Management Centre in Tygerberg. Various fire authorities from municipalities...
My colleagues’ safety is in my hands
Tebogo Tau, a Working on Fire driver from Molemane Base, is one of the more motivated drivers in the programme. Tebogo joined the WOF programme in February 2014 and was promoted to driver in October 2014. Tau says he enjoys his work as a driver as it has taught him to...