Welcome to Working on Fire
Working on Fire recruits and trains young men and women from marginalised communities as skilled wildland fire fighters to reduce the personal and economic harm caused by unwanted wildfire. There are currently more than 4000 people deployed at over 100 WoF bases across South Africa.  
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FPAs

 
Fire Protection Association
A group of landowners forming an association to formally manage wildland fire risks in a defined area.
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WoF Programme

 
The Working on Fire Programme (WoF), funded by the South African Government, is one of South Africa’s most successful poverty alleviation, job creation and community upliftment initiatives.
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News

 
Brande woed in Oos-Vrystaat
Monday 19th of September 2011
Weekend fires rage in KZN
Monday 19th of September 2011
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