SUPPORT the #firefighters battling the Overberg Fires
WHATS HAPPENING IN OUR WORLD
goFPA Vacancy: Extension Support Officer
Based in the Overberg district, Bredasdorp.
Firebreaks that worked: Preparation pays off in Stanford
The veldfire in and around Stanford, which burned for 10 days, became a
Algemene vrae oor brandseisoen
Algemene vrae saamgestel wat u verantwoordelikhede uiteensit – en die praktiese maniere waarop
Frequently asked questions for fire season
We’ve put together a simple FAQ that outlines your responsibilities.
Where are the choppers?
It’s a tale practically as old as the relationship between fynbos and fire: A fire burning on the mountain
Managing fynbos = Managing fire
Fire is often seen as a destructive force, but in a fire-adapted system like the fynbos biome we live in, it is
The benefits of burning: The Amandel Rivier test case
In the Western Cape, fire is often seen as a threat. But sometimes
Fire jargon 101 – What Overberg landowners must know
There are many technical terms used in the fire industry. But each
Restoring nature through fire in the Villiersdorp mountains
A well-coordinated and carefully planned project to restore fynbos and improve water security for Cape
A case study of cooperation: Using fire for good in the Kleinswartberg
The Kleinswartberg Conservancy has become a test case for
FIRE INSURANCE: ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW
The winter is a season of rest in nature. It is also the ideal time to get your affairs in order for the coming fire season.
BRANDVERSEKERING: ALS OM TE WEET
Die winter is ’n seisoen van rus in die natuur. Dis ook die ideale tyd om jou sake in orde te kry vir die komende brandseisoen.
SUPPORT #FIREFIGHTERS BATTLING
THE OVERBERG FIRES.
All funds raised will SUPPORT fire-fighters battling the overwhelming Overberg fires. ALL monies raised will be: – used for making the fire lines more bearable, including; – cellphone airtime to talk to their families at home; – foodstuff like ice to keep their drinks cold, that warm meal to supplement their ration packs, and any other essentials. goFPA is a registered PBO.
GIVE
You can get involved by providing goods to energise our fire-fighters. Here’s a list of non-perishable items you can drop off – that help sustain our fire-fighters working hard to protect our homes and nature
DONATE
Donations are made through the secure PayFast system.
SNAPSCAN
reduction | readiness | response | recovery
IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR MEMBERS
CONNECT WITH US
Follow us on
Twitter @OverbergFPA
Facebook @goFPA
Instagram @OverbergFPA
for fire news & updates
and other Partners