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OUR TEAM

Louise Wessels – Manager
Louise, a dynamic manager, graduated from Stellenbosch University and RAU with a BCom Hons. She worked in the private sector (Ernst & Young, PWC, Namakwa Agri) for many years before she moved to Bredasdorp to marry the love of her life.
It’s here that Louise was introduced to, and took up the reins as Manager of the Greater Overberg Fire Protection Association.
Louise is responsible for the overall management of the goFPA, and her role is crucial in facilitating open communication between the goFPA members and the Fire Brigades in the district, as well as promoting fire prevention, protection and management.
Louise can be contacted on 083 327 0477 or alternatively via email at manager@overbergfpa.co.za

Pieter Rossouw – Project Coordinator
Pieter has worked in the wildfire industry since 2014. Prior to joining the goFPA team in October of 2019, he worked as an FPA Manager in the Eastern Cape. During this time, he gained a lot of valuable experience in wildfire management, prevention and suppression. Pieter graduated with a Post Grad Diploma in Business Administration from UNISA’s School of Business Leadership.
He has always had a passion for the environment and for people. His search for new challenges and experiences led him to the Western Cape, and to the goFPA team. His role as Project Coordinator includes, but is not limited to, serving as liaison between the landowners and Disaster Management.
He can be contact on 063 690 7899 or alternatively at pieter@overbergfpa.co.za.

Keith Leonard – Administration
Keith is a well-known face in Bredasdorp – having grown up in the area.
He attended the Albert Myburgh Senior Secondary School. After school, he started working at the Bredasdorp Pharmacy, where he remained for 16 years.
Keith joined the goFPA team in October 2016.
He will provide administrative support to the team this fire season – supporting goFPA’s integrated fire management work.
WHAT’S HAPPENING IN OUR WORLD
LCES: Your wildfire defence strategy
At EVERY fire you participate in fighting, PLEASE bear this acronym in mind: LCES. It’ll help you to stay safe. It’s one of the most important defence strategies against an unpredictable wildfire. LCES must be updated and amended as the fire’s behaviour and movements change.
Fire Season 2020: Landowners – It’s not too late to prepare
Fire season is upon us in the Western Cape, including the Overberg District. But it’s not too late to still use this time to prepare your farm as well as you can against the threats of wildfires. Wildfires can start at any place and at any time.
Grain farmers: Be extra vigilant against wildfires in 2020
Overberg grain farmers face huge potential economic losses should a wildfire pass through their farm before their grain is harvested. Fires on grainlands burn notoriously quickly and, given the way they burn, they can create several lines that can trap those
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
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SNAPSCAN

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IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS FOR MEMBERS
- Member Application Form
- Burn Permits
- Fees
- Rules
- Firebreak Agreement
- Request for Aerial Assistance Form (1 Nov 2020 to 30 Apr 2021)
- Covid-19 Response Plan
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