Lowveld Fire Response

05/09/2026

🔥 WIND IS THE REAL ARSONIST 🔥
#6 THE SPEED OF FIRE — WHY WIND KILLS

0 TO 100 HECTARES IN 12 MINUTES. FLAMES RUN 120KM/H.

Your garden hose doesn't stand a chance. This is what we're racing against:

💨 20KM/H WIND = FIRE TRIPLES SPEED
🔥 EMBERS JUMP 2KM AHEAD
🌪️ FIRE MAKES ITS OWN WEATHER — tornadoes, 1000°C
⏱️ 7 MINUTES = LIFE OR DEATH
🛡️ YOUR FIREBREAK IS YOUR SHIELD — 10m clear line stops it dead

We race the wind so you don't have to.

📞 CALL US NOW: 068 330 2393 • 067 042 8218
WE OPERATE IN: NELSPRUIT & SURROUNDING AREAS 24/7 ALWAYS READY

02/09/2026

SEPTEMBER 2026 – ACTIVITIES & CHECKLIST
⚠️ HIGH FIRE DANGER PERIOD
The current wildfire risk remains EXTREME. With conditions becoming increasingly hot, dry and windy, preparedness, vigilance and early response are more important than ever.
🚫 BURNING OPERATIONS SHOULD NOW BE COMPLETED!
🚨 REPORT WILDFIRES: 0860 66 3473
🔥 Burning Permits: 0860 66 3473
🌐 www.lefpa.co.za
BE PREPARED. BE VIGILANT. BE FIRE WISE!

02/09/2026

01/09/2026

01/09/2026

🔥 #5 KIDS & FIRE SAFETY - TEACH THEM YOUNG, SAVE THEM FOREVER 🔥
ONE MATCH CAN CHANGE EVERYTHING!

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 WHAT EVERY PARENT MUST TEACH:

🔒 MATCHES ARE TOOLS NOT TOYS - Keep matches & lighters locked away high
🔥 STOP DROP & ROLL - Teach to stop, drop, cover face & roll if clothes catch fire
🚪 KNOW 2 WAYS OUT - Every room has 2 exits, family meeting point outside
💨 CRAWL LOW UNDER SMOKE - Smoke rises, crawl low to exit
🚫 NEVER HIDE - Don't hide in cupboard or under bed during fire - shout for help
📞 CALL FOR HELP - Teach them the emergency numbers.

Teach them today. It could save their life tomorrow.

📞 CALL US NOW: 068 330 2393 • 067 042 8218
We operate: NELSPRUIT & SURROUNDING AREAS • 24/7 ALWAYS READY
Email: [email protected]

30/08/2026

6 REASONS TO MANAGE INVASIVE VEGETATION
Invasive vegetation isn’t only an environmental concern — when left unmanaged, it can contribute to increased fuel loads and wildfire risk.
Proactive vegetation management can make an important difference:
1️⃣ Reduces available fuel
Removing invasive plants reduces the amount of vegetation available to burn.
2️⃣ Breaks fuel continuity
Strategic clearing creates gaps in vegetation, which can help slow fire spread and support firefighting operations.
3️⃣ Can reduce fire intensity
Less accumulated vegetation means less fuel available to support an intense fire.
4️⃣ Improves access for firefighters
Keeping roads, tracks and strategic access points clear helps firefighting crews and vehicles reach fires more quickly and safely.
5️⃣ Protects infrastructure & creates safer zones
Managing vegetation around homes, buildings, fences and other assets helps create defensible space and reduces direct exposure to fire.
6️⃣ Reduces future risk through ongoing management
Clearing once is not enough. Regular follow-up control is essential to prevent regrowth and the build-up of dense fuel.
🔥 Wildfire preparedness starts long before a fire starts. Managing invasive vegetation, maintaining access routes and reducing unnecessary fuel loads all form part of responsible fire management.
REPORT WILDFIRES: 0860 66 3473
Stay prepared and always stay ‘all Fired up’! 🔥

30/08/2026

🔥 #3 THE 3 MISTAKES THAT KILL YOU IN A VELD FIRE 🔥
#3 WHAT NOT TO DO - WHAT NOT TO DO!

1️⃣ APPROACHING THE FIRE - Never get close. Embers & smoke kill. Smoke causes disorientation. Evacuate upwind immediately!
2️⃣ USING WRONG EQUIPMENT - Garden hose won't stop a veld fire. Lacks pressure & volume. You need proper pump & firebreaks.
3️⃣ BLOCKING ACCESS - Don't park in front of gates. Blocks our trucks. Keep driveway clear!

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E-pos: [email protected]
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