There are many technical terms used in the veldfire industry. But each word or phrase means something very specific. For the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association, some of these terms might be specific to the Overberg. Here are key words and phrases to...
Now is the ideal time to get your affairs in order for the coming fire season. We have received the information and advice below from Herman van Dyk, goFPA board member and representative of Overberg Wealth and Risk Management, and we share his guidelines and advice...
Why a changing climate is fuelling wildfire Changes to our climate lead to bigger wildfires that are more difficult to control. As a result, wildfire management is becoming more important in order to reduce the damage to people, the economy and the environment....
The way fire ignites and spreads (the fire behaviour) is controlled by the three elements: FUEL WEATHER f TOPOGRAPHY You don’t have any influence over the weather and topography. But you CAN manage the fuel around your home. So we’ve...
You live in a wildland interface area. That means it’s an area where homes and businesses are built in or near natural areas, among trees and other vegetation that can catch fire easily. The challenges around wildland interface fires are becoming more...
