Dec 12, 2018
The Overberg should prepare for a challenging fire season ahead, according to the Overberg District Municipality’s Executive Mayor, Andries Franken. He was speaking at the official launch of the 2018/19 fire season in Bredasdorp on Wednesday 5 December 2018. The event...
Dec 12, 2018
The fire season in the Western Cape officially launched on Wednesday 28 November. The launch took place at a Wildfire Ready Convention, held at Lourensford Wine Estate. The Western Cape Umbrella Fire Protection Association (FPA) hosted the convention. The Wildfire...
Jul 15, 2016
WoF Teams and Aerial Support 1st Hour Free The Overberg District Municipality (ODM) Fire and Rescue Services has formally confirmed their commitment to the 1st hour free Fire suppression for FPA members and that this will not be affected by the uncertainty...
Mar 27, 2015
Weekend Argus 14 March 2015 by Kay Montgomery Your garden can protect you from damages and costs caused by wildfires: Landowners who do not have the required preventative measures in place may find their insurance company rejects their claims. They may also be...
Jan 27, 2015
FPA published in the December 2014 edition of the Fire and Rescue International. Newly almalgamated Greater Overberg FPA The Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (goFPA) is a newly formed FPA through the almalgamation of seven smaller FPA’s...
Dec 19, 2014
Soos gepubliseer in jou plaaslike koerant: Weerpatrone, in die Overberg, dui aan ‘n verskuiwing na ‘n hoër algehele temperature tesame met reënval later in die winter en lente. Dit veroorsaak vinniger en digter plantegroei en daarmee ‘n hoër risiko...
