Disaster Management and Fire & Rescue Services
Disaster Management and Fire & Rescue Services
Fire & Rescue Services
The Directorate Disaster Management and Fire and Rescue Services aims to promote the development, implementation and maintenance of effective disaster management and fire and rescue services in the Western Cape.
Disaster Management
Western Cape Disaster Management aims to: Prevent or reduce the risk of disasters; mitigate the severity or consequences of disasters; ensure emergency-preparedness; ensure rapid and effective response to disasters; offer post-disaster recovery and rehabilitation.
Water Safely
Water games and pool activities can be fun for children, but it can also be dangerous when they're left unattended. Drowning is serious and poses a public health threat. According to Statistics South Africa, fatal drowning is the 5th leading cause of unintentional death in the country.
Emergency Numbers
Emergency numbers: For Western Cape based emergencies you can dial 112 on a cellphone and 10177 from a landline
Fire and Flood Awareness Campaign
Plan ahead: Have a fire safety plan and make sure that everyone knows how to evacuate the home during a fire. Know your emergency numbers: 10177 from a landline and 112 from a cellphone
Fire is Everyone's Fight
The Fire is Everyone's Fight Toolkit contains guidelines for using the posters with learners. It also includes suggestions for activities that reinforce the key fire safety and emergency preparedness messages. Fire- and life-safety educators, as well as teachers, can use the lesson plans and activity book for one-on-one, small-group or classroom instruction.