Overview
Bitou Fire and Rescue Service is responsible for two primary functions strategic objective to we provide emergency response for a myriad of calls, mostly fire suppression and technical rescue; and to provide locally mandated fire prevention services which includes, fire safety inspections, fire code enforcement along with public education and awareness.
Vision/ Mission
To save life, property and the environment.
Key Performance Areas
- Respond to all types of fires.
- Respond to all types of incidents/emergencies.
- Respond to specialized rescue incidents.
- Respond to neighboring municipalities to assist with mutual assistance.
- Respond to hazardous incidents.
- Miscellaneous assistance to people.
- Fire prevention inspections.
- Scrutinizing of building plans/relation to fire designs.
- Training projects for community and staff.
- Promote Public Safety
- Expand knowledge about the dangers of fire to the community
- LINKS: Notices: ban on control burns, fire works and Chinese lanterns
- Information: Fire Prevention and Safety – rural fire safety / informal settlement fire safety
Legislation:
ByLaws .
- Codes/regulations… (SANS 10400, 10087, 10089 – fire safety by laws submitted)
Web Links: