Happy New Year - 2019
The FPASA would like to wish you and yours a very happy and prosperous New Year.
Please click on the link for our 2019 prospectus.
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Please note college administrators will be availble from 07 Jan 2019 - but you can still email us and we will attend to your enquiry within the week.
2019 Course Prospectus
National Fire Task Team, December 2018
06-07 December 2018 was used strategically to host a 2 day workshop by the National Task Team to enhance funding of Fire Services. The event was hosted at the FPASA in Boksburg. This was a commendable event, geared at unpacking critical issues impacting the fire services and all stakeholders present added considerable value.
Namakwa District - Complimentary Fire Training, July 2018
In July 2018, the FPASA provided free Workplace Firefighting and Breathing Appartus training to the municipal managers of Namakwa.
Thatch Construction Guide
Though the S.A. building regulations does not provide extensive detail in thatch construction - please read through the below guide from the Thatchers Association of South Africa (TASA) for more guidance.
St. Francis Bay Fire (Dec 2018) - Mayor Horatio explains the root cause of fire
The Mayor of St. Francis Bay explains the fire started as a consequence of informal settlers clearing space for the erection of informal dwellings. Part of the process entailed the informal settlers setting vegetation alight. However, due to strong winds, the fire spread to surrounding areas and eventually caught onto thatch of surrounding formal dwellings. Once the thatch caught alight, this then spread rapidly. Due to the valiant efforts of St. Francis Bay firefighters and Nelson Mandela Metropolitan municipality, the fire was brought under control. No people are reported dead, and at least 11 homes have been serverely damaged. (See video below)
Latest News
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Fire Engineering in South Africa 2020
Though there is no tertiary qualification enabling the youth or experienced professionals in South Africa the opportunity to study this field via a typical 4-year degree program, the University of Stellenbosch's engineering department has launched an innovative and much-needed academic program, in an attempt to remedy this situation. Those studying in the field/s of civil or mechanical engineering, upon completion of their 4-year undergraduate degrees, may proceed to a Master's program specifically focussing on fire engineering in the South African context. Further, Dr. Richard Walls of the University of Stellenbosch has been involved in developing multiple short courses, which if attended, will greatly enhance the qualification/ competency of "fire engineers" in South Africa.
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2020 Prospectus
Please find the link for our 2020 prospectus below.
We eagerly await your booking!
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2020 Happy New Year
To the World:
We would like to wish you a wonderful new year!
May all your positive hopes and dreams materialise timeously.
The FPASA team
