The DFW independant fire and rescue group is a registered non-profit Company (NPC), which operates to advice, complement and/or temporary replace (when lacking/not available at time) existing emergency structures (medical, fire or police) in the Greater Drakenstein Municipal area in the Western Cape, South Africa.
If matters would run smoothly & on time like in a well-organized community with 100% functional authorities, there would be no need for a private fire fighting entity or any security company.
The DFW focuses not only on fire, but has a strong medical response & armed response team in place as well. The fact that these initiatives are enjoying publicly & especially in the rural community a great appreciation needs no further explanation.
The DFW is very much involved in the social economic environment of its community & through its command structure & radio network, covers 132 square kilometres, 600 farms & more than 30 000 people residing in it’s working terrain.
The DFW commanders & many member/volunteers all have experience and are qualified in the various fields the DFW operates & our teams can rely on medical, legal, military & firefighting specialists, all being part & member of the entity.
The DFW is community driven. The funding comes from donations, memberships and remunerations for services delivered in the fire fighting sphere. Strategic alliances are in place with Drakenstein Municipality, Stellenbosch Watch, Fidelity ADT and may others. The entity has been registered as a non-profit Company - NPC/sars/2017/344314/08 and Provincial accredited under no: 15/18/054
WHAT DO WE DO?
The DFW teams and management respond so called for, to fire, medical, social or crime related incidents .
Recently in May 2019, the DFW fire and rescue group was rewarded with a certificate of excellence by the Drakenstein Municipality and a MOU was signed in appointing the DFW as auxiliary fire fighting services for the Drakenstein Municipal area.
Communication layers were opened with o.a the Municipal fire brigades, traffic services and by-law enforcement, and security branch, to jointly serve the area better and create force multipliers.
The DFW is also proudly accredited by many insurance companies for their capabilities shown with many disasters and rescue operations. The DFW can send a costs-claim directly to these entities for the assistance rendered in especially mayor catastrophic events and fire fighting.
The DFW runs a 24/7 controlroom, 2 radio frequencies and many Whats app groups as well as a telegram channel and Lpr network and even a Zello emergency channel on your cell-phone.
More than 600 people are connected through our channels one way or another.
The DFW focuses on very fast fire and rescue response by multiple mobile 4x4 teams from various directions trying to save life and limb and structures but also the crop on the many rural farms in Paarl and Wellington.
We work on a partly sponsored and partly funded basis and in the light thereof, we remain the privilege to dictate our own input to the effort & use of resources at the discretion of our executive board or field commanders in cases whereby final remuneration is unclear.
We have legal structures in place in respect with entering premises & in case of fires, we act on the fire protection act, meaning, we assist or act as first emergency respondents when needed in case of fire, to prevent spread or further damages to neighboring properties or settlements. We strife to continue to do in the most professional way possible.
DO YOU WANT TO BECOME PART OF THE SOLUTION?
We share true christian values and believes, and like to be seen as bridge builders in our complex society. We tend to be strict, but also show compassion where needed. We try to feed the hungry, protect the innocent and restore dignity and moral values, by directly interacting with communities and their leaders of all sorts. We try finding solutions for complex problems and we seek to level the divide in our society.
We seek to equip our emergency response teams with the best possible tools and materials as well as the best 4x4 trucks and SUV’s for the job, including fire fighting skits, medical equipment and various communication systems.
Property, farm and business owners: R400.00 p/month buys you either active or passive participation and the direct link into the radio network of the DFW and all their affiliates like Fidelity ADT.
Fidelity ADT take care mostly of our armed response, assisted by our special teams and you can rely on fast response by the DFW fire and rescue response group and their special 4x4 trucks and equipment with whom you will be in direct contact by radio as well as with our many medical respondents from grade 3 first aid all the way to our emergency medical doctors.
We hope we got your interest & we look forward to your participation.
Please help us help others & help fund our organisation by making a donation on the account mentioned below, or even better, become a member and enjoy the benefits.
Reference: Name + drakenstein Fire watch NPC |
Nedbank Branch Code: 102905
Nedbank Account Number: 1088514472
