When Arlene Wehr joined the Cape Town Fire and Rescue Service in 1996, she was one of only three women in the entire organisation. She rose through the ranks, becoming…
Two firefighters from the Volunteer Wildfire Services delivered incredible performances at the CHARNAUD Race to the Top this weekend, one of SA’s most demanding firefighter challenges! Johannesburg, South Africa…
The Toughest Firefighter Alive wiped him in 2022. Three years later, he returned and conquered the challenge! Kouga, South Africa (01 December 2025) – Kouga Firefighter Benito Wabanie’s true…
Two firefighters from the Bredasdorp Fire Station are both recovering well after their fire truck left the road and rolled down an embankment while they were responding to the fierce…
Every year, hundreds of SA’s firefighters get together for the ultimate challenge. This year, George saw them bring the heat! George, South Africa (14 October 2025) – Things at…
This comes as a massive relief, after resources were stretched in Jozi’s most fire-prone, densely populated areas. Johannesburg, South Africa (6 October 2025) – Joburg has a brand-new Central…
Former Springbok James Dalton is set to lace up his boots and join firefighters as they embark on yet another charity half marathon to support the Volunteer Wildfire Services team!…
When a house fire threatened to claim everything, Atlas Security officers leapt into action, rescuing two dogs and a cat in a courageous effort that turned tragedy into triumph. …
Firefighters and emergency crews demonstrated extraordinary courage in containing a blaze on Cape Town’s Table Mountain, while swift action by law enforcement led to the arrest of a suspect now…
Heroic firefighters and SANParks teams are battling a blaze on Table Mountain’s front face, showcasing extraordinary courage and teamwork. Western Cape, South Africa (29 December 2024) – Cape Town’s…
Where mind meets heart
“Man has never made any material as resilient as the human spirit” - Ben Williams
