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From fire springs partnership with CDH
This partnership was born out of a wildfire. On 10 March 2016, a wildfire swept through the Van der Stel’s Pass outside Botrivier in the Western Cape. The howling wind and thick vegetation made for difficult times and fear. Together the property owners …
Help to burn renosterveld
New guidelines are now available detailing how to undertake prescribed burns in renosterveld in the Overberg. These will help land users to protect their renosterveld habitats which are listed as Critically Endangered. The guidelines have been compiled by the Overberg
Creating awareness around wildfires
A series of new artworks have been created for the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association (goFPA) – to raise awareness around the impact of uncontrolled wildfires. The artworks were commissioned from Alouise Lynch Art, an Overberg-based artist specialising in…
FPA update on WoF Teams and Aerial Support
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 around the WoF teams.
SMA Fire season game changer
With the onset of cooler weather a very challenging and tough fire season is slowly drawing to a close. Besides the men and women from the fire services that went to extreme efforts and worked long hours to safeguard lives and property, there were …
Gardening on the urban edge
Landowners who do not have the required preventative measures in place may find their insurance company rejects their claims. They may also be held liable for the costs incurred, and claims against them if it can be proven that a fire started and spread from their property.
Photos of Past Fires and Message from FPA
1. Fotos van onlangse vure ‘n Aantal fotos (insluitend lugfotos), wat die omvang van die onlangse groot veldbrande in die Overberg uitlig is onder beskikbaar. Die GO FPA wil graag die ODM Brandweer bedank insluiting met hul risiko-bepalings vlugte. 2. ...
GoFPA in Fire and Rescue International
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 …
Plants can protect homes against fire
Weekend Argus of 17 January 2015. This weekend marks the 15th anniversary of the devastating fires of 2000. Landscape a defensive space against wildfires by planting up three zones of fire-resistant plants. Twenty houses in Simons Town and several navy …
Is U Reg Vir Die Brand Seisoen?
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 vir veldbrande. Die somer brand seisoen moet …
FynbosFire in the Cape Times
Innovative initiatives helping curb impact of unwanted fires in the Fynbos biome. There have been over 1000 reported unwanted wildfires in the Western Cape since the beginning of the month. The GEF FynbosFire project has been funding the set the goFPA.
Greater Overberg FPA becoming a reality!
For over two years land owners have been in discussion about forming a district-wide Fire Protection Association (FPA) and it is finally becoming a reality. With the support of the Overberg DM Chief Fire Officer, Reinard Geldenhuys and the coordination by the...
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.
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