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The Citizen
a day ago
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- The Citizen
Emergency services warn households to be vigilant after Nellmapius shack fire
Emergency services warn households to be vigilant after Nellmapius shack fire Tshwane Emergency Services has warned households to be vigilant this winter. This comes after the service responded to a shack fire in Morongwa Street, Nellmapius Ext 2 on Monday morning. The fire was reported to the Emergency Communication Centre at 08:44, and firefighting resources were immediately dispatched from Silverton and Mamelodi fire stations to the scene. They brought a fire engine, water tanker, rapid intervention unit and bush pumper. Tshwane Emergency spokesperson Lindsay Zwelithini Mnguni said upon arrival, firefighters found that an RDP house and two shacks were on fire. Mnguni said the firefighters immediately began with firefighting operations and extinguished the fire. 'The two shacks were badly damaged while only the contents of the RDP house were affected by the fire,' said Mguni. One young patient was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation, and oxygen therapy was administered. 'Our disaster management officers were on the scene and assisted with the co-ordination of relief efforts for the affected family members,' Mnguni said. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined. Tshwane Emergency Services urges residents to follow these precautionary measures: – If there is any fire danger exposure to dwellings, like shacks or houses, vegetation or veld fires, dial the toll-free number 107 for emergencies. – Burning charcoal produces large amounts of carbon monoxide, so do not leave it burning in the house when sleeping. – Never use fuels not designed for your heating unit. – Unapproved controlled burning must never be carried out. – Never leave children unattended near a burning candle or fire. – Make sure all candles are placed in safe candleholders. – Never connect electricity illegally. – Never overload electrical plugs. – Never leave an imbawula or coal fire to burn overnight without supervision. – Extinguish paraffin fires with sand or a fire extinguisher. Report any fire or rescue incident by calling 107 toll-free or 012 358 6300/6400. When reporting an emergency, please remain calm, speak clearly, know where you are to give the correct address, and give your correct contact number to allow the operator to phone you back should they require to do so. ALSO READ: Former Tshwane metro director arrested in connection with R11m fraud Do you have more information about the story? Please send us an email to bennittb@ or phone us on 083 625 4114. For free breaking and community news, visit Rekord's websites: Rekord East For more news and interesting articles, like Rekord on Facebook, follow us on Twitter or Instagram or TikTok. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading! Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App Stay in the know. Download the Caxton Local News Network App here
IOL News
04-05-2025
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- IOL News
Tshwane honours fallen firefighters on International Firefighters' Day
The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department honours fallen firefighters who lost their lives in the line of duty on International Firefighters' Day. Image: Supplied The City of Tshwane Emergency Services Department marked International Firefighters' Day by honouring fallen colleagues at a ceremony held at the Kolonnane Retail Park Shopping Mall in Pretoria North. The event paid tribute to four firefighters who lost their lives in separate incidents while serving the community. Department spokesperson Tebogo Maake said two of the firefighters who were honoured lost their lives in specific incidents: one in 2015 while fighting a grass fire in Centurion, and another while rescuing someone from a river. He said the department also honoured rescue technicians who collaborated with SAPS to retrieve the bodies of three constables who recently drowned in the Hennops River. 'Apart from that we were issuing certificates to 38 firefighters that underwent training from being paramedics to firefighters, who attended firefighting courses for a year,'he said. The event included 11 graduates who were officer-trained firefighters, prepared for supervisory roles. The department also showcased various firefighting activities, including rope rescue operations and the unveiling of 11 new vehicles. The department demonstrated vehicle extraction techniques, simulating how to rescue individuals trapped in burned-out vehicles. Maake said: 'Today is International Firefighters' Day, which is acknowledged every year on May 4, and here in Tshwane, we are celebrating our firefighters as the rest of the world is doing.' Tshwane Emergency Services unveils new vehicles during the International Firefighters Day on Sunday in Pretoria North Image: Oupa Mokoena/Indpendent Newspapers One of the firefighters, Tinus Pretorius, 57, said: 'It is a very important day. Firefighters must be acknowledged for the work they are doing and the sacrifice of their lives in danger. They must do it every year for the people to see what the fire department is standing for so that we can be acknowledged.' He began his career as a paramedic practitioner in 1992, but when the Gauteng government took over the ambulances, he and others had to undergo retraining. 'This is a new career and I am looking forward to it,' he said. Firefighter Nomsa Munyai, 44, a supervisory course graduate, paid tribute to fallen colleagues, saying, "We remember them because they died saving lives in the line of duty." She stressed the importance of honoring firefighters who died in the line of duty, saying they deserve recognition for their valuable work in helping the community, and often their role is misunderstood and confused with that of police officers. 'I have a passion and I love saving lives. It is not about money. I believe I am the chosen one for this job,'Munyai said. [email protected]
