BETTY’S BAY FIRE & RESCUE VOLUNTEERS
With Fire Season almost upon us, the team is hard at work honing their skills and training sometimes twice a week, to make sure that they are all as prepared as possible to jump into action when the time comes.
All new recruits are progressing amazingly well and are ready to tackle any and all challenges that they may face together this season.
We have continued our integrated training with OM Kleinmond Fire & Rescue teams, as well as Pringle Bay Volunteers, working on various drills and scenario training sessions, and all teams are now much better equipped to work together as one cohesive team as and when needed, to provide maximum support across our neighbouring villages.
This past month there has been an increased emphasis on Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) response training, with the team focusing on first response to an MVA scene and securing the safety of the scene on arrival as their primary task, as well as assisting OM Kleinmond Fire & Rescue with extractions if and when needed.
Our teams have continued to push forward with their focus on functional physical fitness, attending sessions together in Pringle Bay and Betty’s Bay once to twice per week whenever possible, in addition to our existing training.
The team also takes time out to check, clear, test and paint all the hydrants throughout the village, and this will be an ongoing project throughout the next couple of weeks until all hydrants have been checked. Our station and vehicle have also been serviced and cleaned thoroughly this past month.
FIRE & RESCUE: The team has responded to only one MVA this month so far, working again with the BEST medical first responders to ensure that patient and scene safety are prioritized, and thereafter assisting the OM Kleinmond Fire & Rescue team with clearing and cleaning the scene.
ARE YOU FIREWISE? With Fire Season fast approaching, it is vital that your property and home are now prepared and 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 make donations towards a fire & rescue emergency response vehicle you can deposit into the following bank account:
- 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, enjoy the sunshine, don’t blow away and stay Fire Wise!
Jorika Rabie