by Hein Niemand | Oct 21, 2016 | News
Article 10: ECUFPA: OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY – KNOWING FIRE RELATED HEALTH HAZARDS It is vitally important that you are aware of, and know how to avoid, illnesses and problems that may result from vigorous firefighting activity and exposure to...
by Hein Niemand | Oct 14, 2016 | News
Article 9: ECUFPA: Understanding fire management when burning fire breaks and managing fires Fire management involves fire protection and using fire for land management purposes such as stubble burning, weed control or the management of native / indigenous vegetation....
by Hein Niemand | Oct 7, 2016 | News
Article 8: Eastern Cape Umbrella Fire Protection Association: AN OVERVIEW – OFFENCES & PENALTIES In terms of the Act the following offences and penalties are applicable. Presumption of negligence (NON-MEMBERS) 1. If a person who brings civil proceedings...
by Hein Niemand | Sep 30, 2016 | News
Article 7: THE LAW RELATING TO VELD & FOREST FIRES Every landowner on whose land a veld fire may start or burn or from whose land it may spread (as a result of refuse pits, angle grinders, welding torches, kids playing with matches, fire breaks, block burning)...
by Hein Niemand | Sep 26, 2016 | News
Article 6: ECUFPA – Our Objectives in terms of integrated fire management principles The Eastern Cape Umbrella Fire Protection Association is focused on the achievement of the following objectives, for the benefit of its members and the broader community: Fire...
by Hein Niemand | Sep 16, 2016 | News
Article 5: ECUFPA: INTEGRATED FIRE MANAGEMENT – WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? Integrated fire management covers three key areas: Wildfire Prevention – fuel load reduction / alien vegetation control / rehabilitation Wildfire Protection – education & awareness, FPA...
