The complex link between fire and mankind surpasses international borders and disciplinary boundaries. The science of fire knows no geographical or political limits. Over time countries have learned fundamental fire safety principles for preventing fire events and managing their impact (i.e. the common principles of prevention, Detection and Communication, Occupant Protection, Containment, and Extinguishment) that can be consistently applied across.
NDMC Head, Dr Elias Sithole has officially closed the Fire Safety and Prevention Seminar that has been a significant step towards strengthening fire safety and prevention measures across the country. Dr. Sithole appreciated the invaluable insights gained from the seminar and stated that with nearly a decade of these sessions, the time for more action
KEYNOTE ADDRESS DR BONGANI ELIAS SITHOLE HEAD OF THE NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA Programme Director Our host Gauteng Province and specifically Mr Tshepo Motlhale, the Head of the Gauteng Provincial Disaster Management Centre, and his Provincial Disaster Management Centre Team. Mr Mhlengi Makhubalo, Divisional Head: Emergency Services, City of Ekurhuleni Metropolitan
BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT The complex link between fire and mankind surpasses international borders and disciplinary boundaries. The science of fire knows no geographical or political limits. Over time countries have learned fundamental fire safety principles for preventing fire events and managing their impact (i.e. the common principles: Prevention, Detection and Communication, Occupant Protection, Containment, and
▪ Climate change is altering the face of disaster risk, not only through increased weather-related risks and sea-level and temperature rises, but also through increases in societal vulnerabilities, for example, from stresses on water availability, agriculture, and ecosystems.
▪ Climate change is intricately linked to almost all facets of our society, particularly socio-economic progression as resources such as water, feedstock in the form of food, fiber, and biodiversity, amongst others determine the production potential of many sectors of the economy, which in turn affect human development aspirations of the country.
▪ The character and severity of impacts from climate extremes depend not only on the extremes themselves but also on exposure & vulnerability
“Towards Repositioning of Fire Services in South Africa”
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