Rapid AFS Response – Contained Athlone Veld Fire December 19, 2025 A potentially catastrophic veld fire was swiftly contained by Atlantic Fire Services on 19 December 2025, preventing danger to motorists and surrounding communities near Athlone Stadium. Earlier that day, the AFS team was conducting routine inspections at Satellite Fire Stations and replacing three fire […]
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Fire Contained, Lives Impacted — The Real Cost Of Community Fires December 16, 2025 On 16 December 2025, flames tore through Makhaza, Khayelitsha, threatening to turn yet another community into ashes. In moments like these, time stands still — and every second decides whether families lose everything or whether hope survives the fire. As the blaze took
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Delft Fire & Safety Training Day – Protecting What Matters Most December 13, 2025 Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) hosted a focused Fire and Safety Training Day in Delft, reinforcing early fire response in spaces where protection matters most — our children, our communities, and those who care for them.
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Delft Fire Contained Through Brave Community Action — Serious Safety Warnings Issued December 13, 2025 A dangerous house fire in The Hague, Delft, on 13 December 2025 was successfully contained thanks to the swift response of community volunteers equipped with fire extinguishers supplied by Atlantic Fire Services (AFS). Their quick action prevented the flames from spreading and saved the neighbouring
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Fire Readiness Strengthened After Devastating Fire -Strand, Nomzamo Ward 85 December 10, 2025 Two weeks after a devastating fire destroyed 387 homes in Nomzamo, Strand (Ward 85), Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) returned to the community to help strengthen local fire readiness and resilience. The training day brought together the Ward 85 Councillor, community leaders, and 80 dedicated volunteers for fire awareness and fire
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AFS Strengthening Fire Readiness in Khayelitsha Ward 89 December 9, 2025 Volunteer Community Firefighting Program Expanded Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) continued its mission to empower high-risk communities with essential fire safety training and resources, hosting a major Volunteer Community Firefighting session in Khayelitsha, Ward 89.The initiative brought together the Ward Councillor, community members, and local leaders, all united
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High-Risk Fire, Gugulethu Homes Saved by AFS December 9, 2025 A potentially devastating fire in Gugulethu was successfully contained on 9 December 2025, thanks to the rapid response and decisive action of Atlantic Fire Services (AFS). While returning from a firefighter training session in Khayelitsha, the AFS team noticed a fast-moving blaze burning dangerously close to homes along the
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Dunoon Ward 104 | AFR Community Firefighting Training December 6, 2025 A powerful day of action and readiness in Ward 104, Dunoon Atlantic Fire Services (AFS) hosted a powerful Community Firefighting Training Day in Dunoon, Ward 104, bringing together local leadership, safety partners, and community responders to strengthen fire readiness in this high-risk area. The
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Delft Ward 20 – Volunteer Community Firefighting Program December 5, 2025 Atlantic Fire Services’ Community Firefighting Training Strengthens Local Emergency Response Delft Ward 20 witnessed a powerful show of unity and preparedness as 70 community volunteers came together for a vital Community Firefighting Training Day led by Atlantic Fire Services (AFS). The initiative was supported by Councillor Dineo and honoured by the
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Overcome Heights Training Session 2 Strengthens Community Fire Readiness Atlantic Fire Services – Community Volunteer Firefighting Program Atlantic Fire & Rescue (AFS) successfully hosted Training Session 2 in the Overcome Heights area, continuing its mission to build strong, skilled, and prepared community firefighting teams. The session brought together 50 community volunteers, 8 community leaders, and members of SAPS, demonstrating
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