Archive for the ‘Aliens and Fire’ Category
COF without sugar - welcome to the Cape of Fire blog
The CAPE OF FIRE (COF) website has been around for several months now and has already drawn hundreds of visitors. Generally the reception to our content has been excellent and we have received much positive feedback.
It seems that CAPE OF FIRE has found a useful niche - providing relevant information to those living in areas of high wildfire risk. Equally important, it has also served as [...]
VOLUNTEER FIRE-FIGHTERS TO PROTECT THE FAR SOUTH
Have you ever thought of serving your own community as a volunteer fire-fighter? Well here at last is your opportunity. There is a move afoot to create a group of highly trained Volunteer fire-fighters that will be dedicated to protecting the Far South Peninsula from runaway wildfires. This much-needed initiative will be coupled with a [...]
Fire-Fighting Training in Glencairn
Dear Neighbour,
On Saturday afternoon (6th March) we had the first introductory fire fighting training session given to us by a team from the Volunteer Wildfire Service (VWS). Residents from Glencairn and Simonstown were instructed in the use of fire pumps, hoses and beaters and were given an explanation of the training that VWS volunteers are [...]
Fire Season - Tip No 2
A Friend in Need
Get rid of trash and undergrowth around your home
You can decrease your personal risk of having your house catch fire in a runaway wildfire with a few elementary precautions: -
If possible, keep a cleared space or lawn around the building itself.
Make sure that your gutters are free of leaves and trash that might [...]
Fire Season - Tip No 1
Make your house safe from wind blown embers and sparks
In the case of a runaway wildfire, houses are not usually set on fire simply from the heat of the fire.
It is the wind blown embers and sparks gaining entry through open windows, air vents and small gaps between roof sheeting and walls or through openings in the eaves ceiling board that [...]
THE FIRE SEASON IS WITH US AGAIN
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Photo from Argus
Dear Neighbour,
The Southeaster winds are drying out our valley and raising the risk of runaway fires. There has already been one fire at the top of Red Hill - fortunately not too serious as it was contained by an area that had recently burnt. The fire was promptly extinguished by the City’s fire brigade with the help of [...]
FIRE WARNING
By Esther Lewis - IOL
Peninsula temperatures will reach into the mid-30s and could lead to runaway fires in places along the West Coast and Winelands.
Fire services are on high alert today with temperatures expected to soar over 42°C in the Boland, and a fire danger warning from weather forecasters.
The SA Weather Service says temperatures over [...]
GLENCAIRN VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTING - CAN YOU HELP?
Dear Neighbours
Our thanks to Ken Findlay for his on-going efforts on the behalf of the Glencairn Residents towards making our Community Volunteer Firefighting Team become a reality. A demonstration of firefighting skills by the (Volunteer Wildfire Service) VWS is planned in Glencairn for the Sunday 20th December and anyone interested can contact Ken – see [...]
Firefighting Demo at Glencairn
Dear All
After considerable discussion with the authorities, it appears the policy for the formation of local volunteer firefighting groups is in the process of being finalised. A couple of you have approached me regarding the required extent of training and time commitments. Although I am yet to see the policy, the Scarborough group were trained for one to [...]
The Mission of the Glencairn Fire Committee
2004 Fire in the Valley
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§ To prevent fire damage in the Valley
§ To eradicate invasive alien vegetation which detracts from the natural beauty of the Valley and also provides a refuge for criminals, vagrants and possibly squatters.
§ To co-operate with like minded individuals and organisations in an effort to put pressure on the Authorities [...]
