Latest WOF News
Certain conditions can clip an aerial firefighter’s wings
Aerial firefighting pilots are characteristically passionate go-getters. As soon as a partner (FPA, municipality, large landowner) requests aerial assistance, these men and women take flight. They thrive on hitting their targets, offering assistance to ground crew and...
Working on Fire aims for accountability with its Ethics Line
Accountability is key to Working on Fire’s continued success. To ensure that accountability is upheld, Working on Fire ascribes to an external service provider in terms of reporting fraudulent and unethical behaviour or activities. Working on Fire is committed to...
When the heat is on, Working on Fire’s AT 802 water bombers join the fight
The Air Tractor (AT) 802-F, Single Engine Aerial Tanker (SEAT) is a highly effective and sought-after aerial firefighting resource. It is specifically designed for fast and effective aerial firefighting. Around the world this fire-extinguishing aircraft labours,...
Working on Fire believes in empowering women
Throughout Working on Fire’s operations you will find courageous, passionate and hard-working women saving lives, properties and protecting the environment. These women aren’t afraid to get their hands dirty, go the extra mile and take the lead in often trying...
Madiba’s legacy lives on as 1 850 WOF Kids get a care package this Christmas
Across South Africa, young faces are lighting up with smiles, as Working on Fire distributes 1 850 WOF Kids Care packages to the children of firefighters and High-Altitude Team (HAT) members. These personalised boxes were generously donated by Working on Fire staff...
A spotter pilot’s main priority is operational safey
These pilots are specifically trained to ensure that aerial firefighting operations are undertaken safely and efficiently. When wildfires threaten farms and devour hectares worth of plantations, aerial firefighters are called in. Aerial firefighting has a great impact...
