Sinoville firefighters offer locals basic training to volunteers
By this training, the Sinoville firefighting association is demonstrating its commitment to public safety and the protection of property.
The Sinoville firefighting association (SBBV) has offered free fire training to new members and the community.
According to association spokesperson Zenobia Loock-du Plessis, the training on Saturday, August 5 equipped participants with basic knowledge and use of equipment.
The attendees were trained in fire awareness and education, prevention and basic equipment.
Founder of SBBV Johan Botha carried out the theoretical part of the training while head of training Carel Bosch assisted with practical training in the veld.
During the practical training, attendees were taught how to operate the pumps on the fire truck.
“So that they can assist our firefighters during incidents because you cannot hold a hose and operate the pumps, so we taught them so they can help us.”
This training is crucial in the current high-risk fire season, as it will prepare participants to deal with any potential emergencies that may arise.
“August is an extremely windy month and this could lead to the outbreak of veld and forest fires, with this training we are preparing the participants,” said Loock-du Plessis.
SBBV is a non-profit organisation that operates a service to combat and prevent fires in greater Sinoville and the Pretoria northern suburbs.
It complements the services of the City of Tshwane Wonderboom fire station.
By investing in this training, the SBBV is demonstrating its commitment to public safety and the protection of property.
Loock-du Plessis said they were training the participants so that they become volunteers.
“We are in dire need of public participation and volunteers to join our crusade to pursue our commitment to public safety.”
However, the requirements are sober habits, physical fitness, emotional stability and speed.
She said volunteers will be insured in the event of an accident while on duty.
The training included learning about the different types of fires, how to extinguish them, and how to read the weather.
She said SBBV’s wish is to help all areas in Tshwane.
“We want to reach all suburbs and help them to start their own firefighting associations so that we lift the burden from the Tshwane emergency services.”
Loock-du Plessis offered tips to the community:
– People need to give the correct address when reporting a fire.
– People should report fire clearly on time so we can respond on time as well.
– Send a live location in case of a fire incident.
– People should switch off electrical appliances during power outages to prevent fires and explosions once power returns.
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