Satellite
Fire Stations
Strengthening Community Based Response
Volunteers from the community are trained, equipped and supported in the use of fire extinguishers, fire blankets and first aid. AFS Satellite fire stations are strategically located mini-stations established within urban communities to enhance emergency response capabilities. Their primary purpose is to reduce response times by placing trained volunteers from the community and essential equipment closer to high-risk, inaccessible or remote areas. In densely populated informal settlements, these stations play a crucial role in improving access to emergency services, ensuring that help arrives faster when every second counts. Beyond rapid response, satellite fire stations also serve as local hubs for fire safety education, community outreach, and support, fostering stronger relationships between emergency responders and the communities they serve.
Since September 2025
SATELLITE STATIONS
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VOLUNTEERS TRAINED
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FIRE EXTINGUISHERS ISSUED
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INFORMAL SETTLEMENTS
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Established Satellite Stations
Delft – (3)
*Delft ECD
*Delft Ward 20
Dunoo – (2)
*Dunoon
*Dunoon Ward 104
Erf 81 Military Base
Gugulethu
*Ward 40
Hangberg
Havenview
Imizamo Yethu – (9)
Khayelitsha – (12)
*Khayelitsha Makhaza
*Khayelitsha Monwabisipark (2)
*Khayelitsha Nkanini
*Khayelitsha Site B, BM Section (2)
*Khayelitsha Taiwan (2)
*Khayelitsha Ward 18
*Khayelitsha Ward 89, RR Section
*Khayelitsha Ward 91
*Khayelitsha Ward 93
*Khayelitsha Ward 94
Lwandle
Masiphumelele
Mfuleni
*Mfuleni (2)
*Mfuleni CFNW Meeting
*Mfuleni CFNW Training
*Mfuleni Itsitsa Primary School
Overcome Heights – (2)
Philippi Browns Farm – (3)
*Philippi Browns Farm Ward 34
*Philippi Browns Farm Ward 80
*Philippi East Ward 35
*Philippi Browns Farm Schools
Phola Park
*Beter Life
Redhill
Samora Machel – (2)
Sentinel Primary – Hout Bay
Stellenbosch
Kayamandi
Strand
*Nomzamo – Ward 85
Vrygrond
Westlake
Wingfield Refugee Camp
Delft
Delft ECD Training Day
13.12.2025
Fire extinguishers were issued to 16 ECD (Early Childhood Development) schools and Delft Neighbourhood Watches. By equipping those closest to our children and communities, we strengthen early response and reduce fire risk where it matters most.
* 20 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Fire extinguishers were issued to 16 ECD (Early Childhood Development) schools and Delft Neighbourhood Watches. By equipping those closest to our children and communities, we strengthen early response and reduce fire risk where it matters most.
* 20 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Delft Ward 20
05.12.2025
Fire awareness, fire safety and fire extinguisher training:
Attended by Ward Councillor Dineo, Chaplain Daniels (Chaplains Alert) & Community leaders.
* 70 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Fire awareness, fire safety and fire extinguisher training:
Attended by Ward Councillor Dineo, Chaplain Daniels (Chaplains Alert) & Community leaders.
* 70 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Dunoon
Dunoon Ward 104
06.12.2025
20 team leaders joined forces with Community Policing Forum officials, Community in Blue, Neighbourhood Watches, and Captain Van der Merwe for vital fire awareness and safety training.
* 40 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
20 team leaders joined forces with Community Policing Forum officials, Community in Blue, Neighbourhood Watches, and Captain Van der Merwe for vital fire awareness and safety training.
* 40 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Dunoon Training Day 2
24.01.2026
Empowering the Dunoon community with hands-on fire awareness, fire safety, and extinguisher training — building strong first-response teams where fire risk is highest.
* 100 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 20 x Reflector Jackets
Empowering the Dunoon community with hands-on fire awareness, fire safety, and extinguisher training — building strong first-response teams where fire risk is highest.
* 100 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 20 x Reflector Jackets
Gugulethu
Gugulethu Training Day 1
05.10.2025
Team leaders from 6 informal settlements - Kanana, Barcelona, Lwazi Park, Europe, Vukuzenzele & Borcherds Quarry and volunteers trained in fire safety, fire awareness and optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers.
* 42 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Team leaders from 6 informal settlements - Kanana, Barcelona, Lwazi Park, Europe, Vukuzenzele & Borcherds Quarry and volunteers trained in fire safety, fire awareness and optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers.
* 42 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Gugulethu Ward 40 Training Day
23.12.2025
The Gugulethu Ward 40 community reached out to Atlantic Fire Services for support, and we were honoured to train 30 new committed community members. In the past two weeks alone, the existing team successfully contained three fires.
* 30 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 6 x First Aid kits donated
* 20 x Reflector Jackets
The Gugulethu Ward 40 community reached out to Atlantic Fire Services for support, and we were honoured to train 30 new committed community members. In the past two weeks alone, the existing team successfully contained three fires.
* 30 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 6 x First Aid kits donated
* 20 x Reflector Jackets
Hangberg
02.11.2025
6 team leaders completed fire awareness, fire safety, and extinguisher training.
The AFS team also trained on our Land Cruiser fire truck and CAFS unit, ensuring faster, stronger fire response.
* 20 community volunteers
* 10 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 6 x First Aid kits donated
Hangberg - Training day 2
07.03.2026
Volunteer teams have now been formed to protect vulnerable areas, ensuring that basic firefighting equipment is available within the community to respond immediately when fires break out. Quick action can make the difference between one home burning and twenty.
* 80 community volunteers
* 10 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 5 x First Aid kits donated
* 5 x Reflector Jackets
Volunteer teams have now been formed to protect vulnerable areas, ensuring that basic firefighting equipment is available within the community to respond immediately when fires break out. Quick action can make the difference between one home burning and twenty.
* 80 community volunteers
* 10 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 5 x First Aid kits donated
* 5 x Reflector Jackets
Havenview
Havenview, a community of 350+people living in a remote area with very difficult access on the mountain above Oceanview.
They have no water and no electricity, but they have built a beautiful self-reliant community.
Fire awareness, fire prevention and fire extinguisher training
* 70 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Imizamo Yethu
Imizamo Yethu Training Day 1
01.03.2025
Empowering our communities to protect our families, infrastructure and property.
* 6 community volunteers
* 6 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Empowering our communities to protect our families, infrastructure and property.
* 6 community volunteers
* 6 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Imizamo Yethu Training Day 2
20.09.2025
Fire awareness, fire prevention and fire extinguisher training for IY volunteers. Fighting the scourge of informal settlement fires by empowering our communities.
* 250 community volunteers
* 150 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 30 x First Aid kits donated
Fire awareness, fire prevention and fire extinguisher training for IY volunteers. Fighting the scourge of informal settlement fires by empowering our communities.
* 250 community volunteers
* 150 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 30 x First Aid kits donated
Imizamo Yethu Training Day 3
18.10.2025
Fire awareness, fire prevention and fire extinguisher training for IY volunteers. Fighting the scourge of informal settlement fires by empowering our communities.
* 250 community volunteers
* 150 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 30 x First Aid kits donated
Fire awareness, fire prevention and fire extinguisher training for IY volunteers. Fighting the scourge of informal settlement fires by empowering our communities.
* 250 community volunteers
* 150 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 30 x First Aid kits donated
Imizamo Yethu Training Day 4
22.10.2025
Fire awareness, fire safety, and optimal use of 9kg fire extinguishers discussed.
* 60 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Fire awareness, fire safety, and optimal use of 9kg fire extinguishers discussed.
* 60 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Imizamo Yethu Training Day 5
28.10.2025
Imizamo Yethu Sisulustreet. AFS reacted to an urgent plea from the Sisulu Street Committee. After doing a risk assessment, we decided to act today.
* 10 community volunteers
* 10 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Imizamo Yethu Sisulustreet. AFS reacted to an urgent plea from the Sisulu Street Committee. After doing a risk assessment, we decided to act today.
* 10 community volunteers
* 10 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Imizamo Yethu Training Day 6
08.11.2025
New volunteers, team leaders, and kids completed fire awareness, fire safety, and extinguisher training.
* 63 community volunteers
* 10 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Imizamo Yethu Training Day 7
29.11.2025
What an exciting and inspiring training day in Imizamo Yethu, joined by 30 dedicated volunteers and local children. The kids received a fire safety talk and had the unforgettable experience of exploring the AFS Unimog Fire Truck, sparking curiosity, confidence, and awareness from a young age, while the adults had practical training!
* 30 community volunteers
What an exciting and inspiring training day in Imizamo Yethu, joined by 30 dedicated volunteers and local children. The kids received a fire safety talk and had the unforgettable experience of exploring the AFS Unimog Fire Truck, sparking curiosity, confidence, and awareness from a young age, while the adults had practical training!
* 30 community volunteers
Khayelitsha
Monwabisipark Training Day 1
25.09.2025
Fire awareness, fire safery and fire extinguisher training.
* 80 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Fire awareness, fire safery and fire extinguisher training.
* 80 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Nkanini
01.10.2025
Fire awareness, fire safety and fire extinguisher training for teamleaders of Nkanini informal settlement.
* 40 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Fire awareness, fire safety and fire extinguisher training for teamleaders of Nkanini informal settlement.
* 40 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Taiwan
02.10.2025
Excellent fire safety, fire awareness and fire extinguisher training day with ward councillor, community leaders and community volunteers.
* 60 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 8 x First Aid kits donated
Excellent fire safety, fire awareness and fire extinguisher training day with ward councillor, community leaders and community volunteers.
* 60 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 8 x First Aid kits donated
Khayelitsha Ward 94
14.10.2025
Community members from three high-fire-risk informal settlements attended. Thank you to all who attended and organised Ward 94: Mr Rhadebe, Councillor Ms Xolisa Peter, and the leaders from Pandemic, Sakhile Nathi and Tsepe Tsepe.
* 50 community volunteers
* 29 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Community members from three high-fire-risk informal settlements attended. Thank you to all who attended and organised Ward 94: Mr Rhadebe, Councillor Ms Xolisa Peter, and the leaders from Pandemic, Sakhile Nathi and Tsepe Tsepe.
* 50 community volunteers
* 29 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Khayelitsha Ward 91
21.10.2025
Community members from six informal settlements were trained in the optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers, fire awareness, and fire safety.
* 60 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 14 x First Aid kits donated
Community members from six informal settlements were trained in the optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers, fire awareness, and fire safety.
* 60 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 14 x First Aid kits donated
Makhaza
29.10.2025
New volunteers trained in fire awareness, fire safety and optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers.
Thank you to Ward councillor Mr Lucky Mbiza, Mr Lamie Mngqelana, Community leaders, Team leaders and Community members.
* 60 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
New volunteers trained in fire awareness, fire safety and optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers.
Thank you to Ward councillor Mr Lucky Mbiza, Mr Lamie Mngqelana, Community leaders, Team leaders and Community members.
* 60 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Khayelitsha - Site B, BM Section
31.10.2025
Seven teams were established. They were trained in the optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers, fire awareness, and fire safety.
* 50 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 12 x First Aid kits donated
Seven teams were established. They were trained in the optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers, fire awareness, and fire safety.
* 50 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 12 x First Aid kits donated
Khayelitsha Ward 18
17.11.2025
Fire awareness and safety training day. Attended by: Ward councillor, Chairman of CPF, community leaders and community volunteers.
* 80 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Fire awareness and safety training day. Attended by: Ward councillor, Chairman of CPF, community leaders and community volunteers.
* 80 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Monwabisipark Training Day 2
18.11.2025
Second Fire awareness and safety training day in the Monwabisipark informal settlement. Building stronger, more resilient and safer communities. Attended by: Ward councillor, community leaders and volunteers.
* 140 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
* 1 x Megaphone donated
Second Fire awareness and safety training day in the Monwabisipark informal settlement. Building stronger, more resilient and safer communities. Attended by: Ward councillor, community leaders and volunteers.
* 140 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
* 1 x Megaphone donated
Taiwan Training Day 2
21.11.2025
Second Fire awareness and safety training day in the Taiwan informal settlement. Attended by: ETV News crew, Community leaders and volunteers.
* 40 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 15 x First Aid kits donated
Second Fire awareness and safety training day in the Taiwan informal settlement. Attended by: ETV News crew, Community leaders and volunteers.
* 40 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 15 x First Aid kits donated
Khayelitsha - Site B
28.11.2025
Atlantic Fire Services hosted a vital Fire and Rescue Awareness Training session at the Khayelitsha SAPS grounds, bringing the community together to strengthen fire readiness and local response. The training was attended by: Community Police Forum, Neighbourhood Watch, Community in Blue, Community leaders and volunteers.
* 50 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated.
Atlantic Fire Services hosted a vital Fire and Rescue Awareness Training session at the Khayelitsha SAPS grounds, bringing the community together to strengthen fire readiness and local response. The training was attended by: Community Police Forum, Neighbourhood Watch, Community in Blue, Community leaders and volunteers.
* 50 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated.
Khayelitsha - Ward 89, RR Section
28.11.2025
Atlantic Fire Services hosted a vital Fire and Rescue Awareness Training session at the Khayelitsha SAPS grounds, bringing the community together to strengthen fire readiness and local response. The training was attended by: Community Police Forum, Neighbourhood Watch, Community in Blue, Community leaders and volunteers.
* 81 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated.
Atlantic Fire Services hosted a vital Fire and Rescue Awareness Training session at the Khayelitsha SAPS grounds, bringing the community together to strengthen fire readiness and local response. The training was attended by: Community Police Forum, Neighbourhood Watch, Community in Blue, Community leaders and volunteers.
* 81 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated.
Khayelitsha - Ward 93
24.02.2026
Through our Volunteer Community Firefighting Programme, volunteers received hands-on, practical training in the correct use of fire extinguishers — building the confidence and skills needed to act quickly when every second counts.
* 60 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
* 10 x Reflector Jackets
Through our Volunteer Community Firefighting Programme, volunteers received hands-on, practical training in the correct use of fire extinguishers — building the confidence and skills needed to act quickly when every second counts.
* 60 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
* 10 x Reflector Jackets
Lwandle
06.11.2025
Training on optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers, fire awareness, safety hazards and fire safety. Attended by: Councillor Xolani Diniso - Ward 86, CoCT Metro Police, CoCT Officials and Community leaders from 11 informal settlements.
* 50 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Training on optimal use of 9kg DCP fire extinguishers, fire awareness, safety hazards and fire safety. Attended by: Councillor Xolani Diniso - Ward 86, CoCT Metro Police, CoCT Officials and Community leaders from 11 informal settlements.
* 50 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Masiphumelele
23.10.2025
Masiphumelele satellite station established. AFS and community leaders discussed fast-tracking and extending our current Volunteer community program
* 50 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Mfuleni
Mfuleni CFNW Meeting
16.09.2025
Meeting with Crime Fighters Neighbourhood Watch (CFNW) in Mfuleni. Training and roll-out of firefighting equipment discussed.
Meeting with Crime Fighters Neighbourhood Watch (CFNW) in Mfuleni. Training and roll-out of firefighting equipment discussed.
Mfuleni CFNW Training Day
24.09.2025
Fire safety and fire extinguisher training
16 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Fire safety and fire extinguisher training
16 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Mfuleni Itsitsa Primary School Training Day 1
24.09.2025
Itsitsa primary school staff. Ext 6 neighbourhoodwatch. The fire safety and fire extinguisher training was very well attended.
* 23 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated.
Itsitsa primary school staff. Ext 6 neighbourhoodwatch. The fire safety and fire extinguisher training was very well attended.
* 23 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated.
Mfuleni Training Day 2
09.10.2025
Thank you to all who attended: Ward councillors, Community leaders, teachers and staff of Itsitsa Primary, Ext 6 neighbourhood watch, Mfuleni CFNW, teamleaders and volunteers.
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated.
Thank you to all who attended: Ward councillors, Community leaders, teachers and staff of Itsitsa Primary, Ext 6 neighbourhood watch, Mfuleni CFNW, teamleaders and volunteers.
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated.
Mfuleni Training Day 3
23.11.2025
Atlantic Fire Services hosted Training Day 3 in Mfuleni, bringing together the CPF Chairman, Extension 6 Neighbourhood Watch, Crime Fighters NHW, Itsitsa Primary School staff, and 60 committed community volunteers. The day focused on fire awareness, safety, and strengthening local response capacity.
* 60 community volunteers
* 31 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 15 x First Aid kits donated
Atlantic Fire Services hosted Training Day 3 in Mfuleni, bringing together the CPF Chairman, Extension 6 Neighbourhood Watch, Crime Fighters NHW, Itsitsa Primary School staff, and 60 committed community volunteers. The day focused on fire awareness, safety, and strengthening local response capacity.
* 60 community volunteers
* 31 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 15 x First Aid kits donated
Overcome Heights
02.12.2025
Atlantic Fire Services hosted a Training Session in the Overcome Heights, continuing our mission to build strong, prepared community response teams. The session was attended by volunteers, community leaders and SAPS, showing united support for local safety.
* 58 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Philippi
Philippi, Browns Farm Ward 34
26.11.2025
Community Firefighting Program Launched! Atlantic Fire Services officially introduced our Volunteer Community Firefighting Program, bringing together the people who know and protect their neighbourhoods best.
* 60 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Community Firefighting Program Launched! Atlantic Fire Services officially introduced our Volunteer Community Firefighting Program, bringing together the people who know and protect their neighbourhoods best.
* 60 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Philippi, Browns Farm Ward 80
25.11.2025
Atlantic Fire Services proudly hosted a vital fire awareness, safety, and extinguisher training session — empowering local communities ahead of Cape Town’s high-risk summer season. Ward councillors, officials, community leaders, and committed volunteers joined the training, reflecting strong unity and readiness to reduce fire dangers.
* 90 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Atlantic Fire Services proudly hosted a vital fire awareness, safety, and extinguisher training session — empowering local communities ahead of Cape Town’s high-risk summer season. Ward councillors, officials, community leaders, and committed volunteers joined the training, reflecting strong unity and readiness to reduce fire dangers.
* 90 community volunteers
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Philippi, Browns Farm Training Day 3
02.01.2026
Today focused on fire awareness, fire safety and practical fire extinguisher training — empowering the community to respond immediately when fires break out and prevent them from spreading.
* 70 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 6 x First Aid kits donated
* 15 x Reflector Jackets
Today focused on fire awareness, fire safety and practical fire extinguisher training — empowering the community to respond immediately when fires break out and prevent them from spreading.
* 70 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 6 x First Aid kits donated
* 15 x Reflector Jackets
Philippi, Browns Farm School Training
25.02.2026
strengthening fire safety where it matters most — in our schools. In Browns Farm, Philippi, we worked with Masivuke, Siyazakha, Entshona Primary and Sinethemba Secondary, training principals, teachers and staff in fire awareness, fire safety, and the practical use of fire extinguishers.
When schools are prepared, children are safer. When teachers are trained, communities are stronger.
strengthening fire safety where it matters most — in our schools. In Browns Farm, Philippi, we worked with Masivuke, Siyazakha, Entshona Primary and Sinethemba Secondary, training principals, teachers and staff in fire awareness, fire safety, and the practical use of fire extinguishers.
When schools are prepared, children are safer. When teachers are trained, communities are stronger.
Phola Park - Beter Life
05.11.2025
A powerful training day at Phola Park - Beter Life with Cllr. Sopazi (Ward 33), community leaders, and volunteers. Teams have now been established in four informal settlements: Phola Park, Never Never, Kosovo, and Pantsi Kocingo.
* 40 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 12 x First Aid kits donated
A powerful training day at Phola Park - Beter Life with Cllr. Sopazi (Ward 33), community leaders, and volunteers. Teams have now been established in four informal settlements: Phola Park, Never Never, Kosovo, and Pantsi Kocingo.
* 40 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 12 x First Aid kits donated
Redhill
26.06.2025
Two satellite stations were established at Redhill informal settlement. Volunteers stepping up to safeguard lives and protect their communities..
* 2 community volunteers
* 2 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Two satellite stations were established at Redhill informal settlement. Volunteers stepping up to safeguard lives and protect their communities..
* 2 community volunteers
* 2 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Samora Machel
Samora Machel Training Day 1
25.10.2025
A powerful training day at Phola Park - Beter Life with Cllr. Sopazi (Ward 33), community leaders, and volunteers. Teams have now been established in four informal settlements: Phola Park, Never Never, Kosovo, and Pantsi Kocingo.
* 140 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 12 x First Aid kits donated
A powerful training day at Phola Park - Beter Life with Cllr. Sopazi (Ward 33), community leaders, and volunteers. Teams have now been established in four informal settlements: Phola Park, Never Never, Kosovo, and Pantsi Kocingo.
* 140 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 12 x First Aid kits donated
Samora Machel Training Day 2
11.12.2025
A powerful day of Fire Safety Training Attended by: Councillors, CoCT Disaster management, CoCT Law Enforcement, CoCT Human Settlements, neighbourhood watches, and community volunteers. Empowering our people, our communities. Thank you to everyone.
* 120 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
A powerful day of Fire Safety Training Attended by: Councillors, CoCT Disaster management, CoCT Law Enforcement, CoCT Human Settlements, neighbourhood watches, and community volunteers. Empowering our people, our communities. Thank you to everyone.
* 120 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Stellenbosch - Kayamandi
05.03.2026
A powerful day of Fire Safety Training. Communities must stand together. The equipment provided must remain within the community and be ready for local emergencies, ensuring quick response when seconds matter most.
* 90 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
* 10 x Reflector Jackets
A powerful day of Fire Safety Training. Communities must stand together. The equipment provided must remain within the community and be ready for local emergencies, ensuring quick response when seconds matter most.
* 90 community volunteers
* 30 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
* 10 x Reflector Jackets
Sentinel Primary School - Hout Bay
04.03.2026
Nine learners were proudly trained as Junior Fire Marshals, learning the responsibility of identifying fire risks, alerting teachers, and helping ensure the fire department is called quickly in an emergency. They were also trained in the correct use of fire extinguishers and in strengthening the school’s overall fire readiness.
Nine learners were proudly trained as Junior Fire Marshals, learning the responsibility of identifying fire risks, alerting teachers, and helping ensure the fire department is called quickly in an emergency. They were also trained in the correct use of fire extinguishers and in strengthening the school’s overall fire readiness.
Strand, Nomzamo-Ward 85
10.12.2025
Two weeks after a devastating fire that destroyed 387 homes, Atlantic Fire Services returned to Strand, Nomzamo-Ward 85, to strengthen community fire readiness. Councillors, community leaders, and dedicated volunteers came together for fire awareness and safety training
* 80 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Two weeks after a devastating fire that destroyed 387 homes, Atlantic Fire Services returned to Strand, Nomzamo-Ward 85, to strengthen community fire readiness. Councillors, community leaders, and dedicated volunteers came together for fire awareness and safety training
* 80 community volunteers
* 40 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
Vrygrond
02.08.2025
Satellite firestations established in Vrygrond, the oldest informal settlement in the Western Cape, flanked by Slangietjiebos, Dubai, Xakabantu, Overcome Heights, Capricorn We are proud to welcome Michael, chairman of Vrygrond Community Development Forum(VCDF), as an AFS volunteer and Chief Firemarshall.
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 4 x First Aid kits donated
Satellite firestations established in Vrygrond, the oldest informal settlement in the Western Cape, flanked by Slangietjiebos, Dubai, Xakabantu, Overcome Heights, Capricorn We are proud to welcome Michael, chairman of Vrygrond Community Development Forum(VCDF), as an AFS volunteer and Chief Firemarshall.
* 20 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 4 x First Aid kits donated
Wingfield Refugee Camp
06.11.2025
Humanitarian mission to destroyed Wingfield refugeecamp. A fire completely detroyed the camp on Thursday, 6 November 17:00. 250 people were left destitute and now live in the remaining makeshift kitchens. This poses a huge fire risk. Training done with volunteers.
* 30 community volunteers
* 10 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
Humanitarian mission to destroyed Wingfield refugeecamp. A fire completely detroyed the camp on Thursday, 6 November 17:00. 250 people were left destitute and now live in the remaining makeshift kitchens. This poses a huge fire risk. Training done with volunteers.
* 30 community volunteers
* 10 x 9kg DCP Fire Extinguishers donated
* 10 x First Aid kits donated
