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Fire and Rescue
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Mr PS Motlashuping
Chief Fire Officer
Tel : (016) 440 1007
Email:shadrackm@emfuleni.gov.za
Mission
To render a realistic and effective fire and rescue service throughout the Emfuleni Local Municipality so as to minimize the risks, impact and consequences of an emergency situation relating to life and property.
Introduction
Main objectives of Fire Brigade & Rescue Services are:
- Fire Brigade services
- Rescue services
The division’s main task can be functionally divided into the following categories:
Operational services
- Rendering of rescue services
- Rendering of other related emergency functions
- Operational services imply the actual performing of tasks at the scenes of existing emergencies.
Fire prevention
Rendering of fire safety services:
- Apply relevant legislation concerning fire safety
- Evaluation of building plans
- Conducting fire safety inspections at industry and commerce
- Provide fire safety advisory services
- Liaise with developers in terms of fire safety measures
- Conduct risk analysis in area of jurisdiction
Fire training
Community Training
We train approximately 60 public members per month in:
- Elementary Fire-fighting
- Buddy Aid
In-House Training
We are SETA Accredited and the following programmes are registered:
- Fire Fighter 1
- Fire Fighter 2
- Hazmat Awareness
- Hazmat Operations
- Advance Fire-fighting
- First Aid Level Three
Disaster Management
Disaster Management Plan Level 1 is been approved by the Council. The report to generate Level Plan two (2) is been submitted to the Council. The disaster Management Plan aligns with IDP. This is in accordance with Disaster Management Act No. 57 of 2002 as well as National Disaster Management Framework of 2005.
Events Management
The Division Fire & Rescue has developed Events Management Policy and is following the process/ avenues of getting it approved by the Council. The Policy is in accordance with both Safety at Sports Recreational Act No. 2 of 2010 and SANS 10366: 2006 ( Health and Safety at events)
Establishment of FPA (Fire Protection Association)
The Association is been established in terms of National Veld Forest Fire Act 101 of 1998.
Mr A Niewenhuizen
Deputy Chief
Mr DR Marais
Acting Deputy Chief: Fire Satety & Logistics
Mr MJ Ngubeni
Regional Commander: Region 1
Mr SL Mokoena
Regional Commander: Region 2
Mr C Combrink
Regional Commander: Disaster Management, PIER & Training
Mr HP van Staden
Divional Officer: Fire Prevention