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About ​​​Fire Services

Throughout history, fires have inflicted a heavy cost in human infrastructure, and damaged to the environment in a manner capable of undermining Socio – Economic Development.
The risk of fire in South Africa is influenced by a variety of Socio – Economic factors notably the rising levels of urbanisation which often result in the formal settlement comprised of shack built by highly combustible material and in close proximity to each other which heighten the risk of fire in these areas.
The danger pose by fire to human lives, infrastructure and the environment has been demonstrated by some of the major fire that humanity has experienced over the years.
Fezile Dabi District Municipality Fire Brigade Services as the designed services recognised in terms of Section 4 of the FBSA (Fire Brigade South Africa) is committed in protecting life and property in this District by providing the following services:-

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Key Performance Areas as Defined in the National Health Act Under Municipal Health Services

Fire Suppression

Fire prevention

Rescue

Hazardous Material Response

Public Fire Education and Awareness

Humanitarian Services

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