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The Knysna Fires: June 2017 – We remember one year later.
“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 on a...
Working on Fire Aviation fights to cool the wildfire furnace
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...
The sky is the limit for these Working on Fire participants
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...
Flying Crewmen and Helitack teams give WOF its edge
Flying Crewmen and Helitack teams give WOF its edge. With the Western Cape Fire Season in full swing, residents can be rest assured that the National Department of environmental affairs’ Working on Fie Programme has dedicated national firefighting resources across the...
Ground and aerial resources work together to combat wildfires
WOF explains how teamwork is a key ingredient to making a real difference when unwanted wildfires threaten life and limb. Aerial firefighting is a key component in the effective combating of wildfires in South Africa. It doesn’t replace the wildland firefighting crews...
How to stay alive when caged in by wildfire
During wildfires, firefighters as well as civilians (either helping to calm the blaze or caught in the situation), can get so preoccupied with a specific fire line, that they may easily be surrounded and engulfed. Many people have burnt or succumb to injuries related...