It's our responsibility to prevent dangerous fires

Stationed in various provinces across the country, the department of environment, forestry and fisheries's Working on Fire teams not only assist communities, farmers and landowners with fire suppression, but are also deployed where needed to assist local fire fighters and disaster management teams to extinguish blazes.

Trained in the prevention and control of Wildland fires, these men and women work to enhance the sustainability and protection of life, property and the environment through the implementation of Integrated Fire Management practices. They not only fight fires on the ground, but also make use of 13 Huey helicopters, 15 fixed-wing spotter planes and four fixed-wing water bombers that provide essential aerial fire-fighting services.

Working on Fire is administered through the Extended Public Works Programme and provides work opportunities, skills training and personal development to communities drawn into the programme. The focus is on young people and women, with around 85% of crews comprising young people. About 30% are women.

The programme currently offers work opportunities and training to 5,000 people who have been recruited from both urban and rural communities. These teams are trained in fire awareness, education, prevention and suppression skills.

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