Future Fire Marshals in the Making at Sentinel Primary March 4, 2026 An exciting and empowering day unfolded at Sentinel Primary School in Hout Bay as Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) invested in the next generation of community protectors — young learners stepping up as future fire marshals. The training session brought together learners and teachers […]
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Atlantic Fire Services Expands School Fire Safety Programme to Philippi February 25, 2026 Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) continues to expand its fire awareness and extinguisher training programme to schools across Cape Town, with its most recent engagement taking place in Browns Farm, Philippi. AFS met with principals, teachers, and school officials from four local schools:
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Fire in Mayitshe, Hout Bay following 2025 Risk Assessment February 24, 2026 Atlantic Fire Services responded to a structural fire in the Mayitshe section of Imizamo Yethu on Tuesday, 24 February 2026, following a distress call from one of its volunteers. The incident occurred several months after Atlantic Fire conducted a high-risk assessment in the same area in
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It is NOT Safe – an Urgent Plea to Protect our First Responders February 20, 2026 Across South Africa, a deeply troubling reality is unfolding. First responders — the very men and women who run toward danger when others run away — are increasingly being attacked while saving lives. Ambulance crews are robbed. Emergency vehicles
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Community Volunteer First Responders – Strengthen Fire Awareness & Safety skills. February 7, 2026 Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) proudly delivered Volunteer Community Firefighting Training in Philippi East, Ward 35, empowering 60 community members, Neighbourhood Watch members, local youth, and Councillor Chitha with critical fire awareness and fire safety skills. The training focused on fire awareness, fire prevention, and the practical use
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Community Fire Readiness Strengthened January 24, 2026 Atlantic Fire Services hosted Training Day 2 in Dunoon, Cape Town, delivering vital fire awareness, fire safety, and practical fire extinguisher training to strengthen community-level fire response in this high-risk area. The training was attended by: To equip teams for immediate response, 40 x 9kg DCP fire extinguishers and 20 reflector jackets were issued to community
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AFS Rapid Response Sharpens Skills With UHP Firefighting Training January 2, 2026 Atlantic Fire Services’ Rapid Response Team continues to strengthen its operational readiness through focused UHP (Ultra High Pressure) firefighting training, ensuring crews remain fully prepared to protect lives and communities when seconds matter most. UHP firefighting systems are designed for fast knockdown, reduced water usage, and
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AFS Christmas Day Outreach | Wingfield Refugee Camp December 25, 2025 On Christmas Day, Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) carried out a heartfelt humanitarian outreach to the Wingfield Refugee Camp, bringing hope, dignity, and practical support to more than 300 people and children living in extremely difficult circumstances. Families at the camp continue to face harsh living conditions, with limited resources and daily uncertainty.
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Gugulethu Stands Strong: AFS Community Volunteers Making a Real Difference December 23, 2025 The Gugulethu community reached out to Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) for support — and what followed was a powerful demonstration of how training, equipment, and commitment save lives. In Ward 40, Gugulethu, AFS conducted Volunteer Firefighting Training for 30 newly committed community members, strengthening an already active local firefighting team.
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Mitchells Plain Wild Veld Fire – Rapid Response December 22, 2025 Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) responded swiftly to a dangerous wild veld fire in Mitchells Plain on 21 December 2025, preventing a potentially serious situation from escalating into a major residential fire. The fire involved burning tyres and thick bush, located dangerously close to nearby homes. Given
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