OUR LATEST REPORT: The ‘off season’ has been fully utilized for intensive training of the energetic new recruits. Our colleagues from OM Kleinmond Fire & Rescue have committed to helping us fast track our integrated training. Training with the Pringle Bay Volunteers and the Kleinmond crews means that the teams are stronger together when the time comes. Being familiar with the different/varied equipment at each station prepares the teams for competent integrated situations.
Medical and fitness assessments have successfully been completed and all the members of the Betty’s Bay Volunteer Fire & Rescue are cleared for duty. Functional fitness training of the Betty’s & Pringle volunteers takes place every week in Pringle Bay, preparing our volunteers for long hours, intensive heat, infallible teamwork. A thorough knowledge of equipment takes time and dedication to achieve and the crews are putting in the hours!
FIRE & RESCUE: The team has responded to a number of MVA’s (Motor Vehicle Accidents), working with the BEST medical first responders to ensure that patient and scene safety are prioritized.
ARE YOU FIREWISE? Winter is the ideal time to prepare your property and home and to become FIREWISE.
Follow this link to download the Fire Wise Booklet which is full of great tips and important information : https://bettysbayratepayers.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/WCG-Wild-Fire-Ready-Booklet-13082020-.pdf
Report fire and emergencies immediately.
Always phone – no WhatsApp messages AND no WhatsApp calls
YOUR IMPORTANT NUMBERS – load them into your phone NOW!
028 312 2400 ALL Fire & Emergency – yes you can use this number to report a fire, an accident, or ANY emergency.
028 313 8980 Fire reporting
072 616 8418 Betty’s Bay Fire Volunteers – NO WhatsApp (calls or messages) ONLY standard calls
SUPPORT THE VOLUNTEERS: If you would like to join our team or support us in any way, please contact Jorika on 072 616 8418.
Should you wish to contribute funds or donations towards a fire & rescue emergency response vehicle you can deposit into the following bank account:
Bank details:
Name: Betty’s Bay Ratepayers Association
Bank: ABSA Bank: Hermanus
Account: 4066 616 439
Reference: FIRE +Your surname
N.B Please clearly mark the reference FIRE as BBRA are custodians for several organizations in Betty’s Bay and they need to allocate the funds accordingly.
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Thank you for your ongoing support and donations.
Until our next update, stay warm, dry and Fire Wise!
Jorika Rabie