Fire Response
4×4 Samil fire trucks with 9,000L capacity, Honda pumps, flatline hoses and water cannons — reaching fires where others cannot. Field and structural response.
Emergency First Aid Response (EFAR)
EFAR-certified responders provide life-saving stabilisation on scene, often arriving 20–40 minutes before an ambulance in rural Drakenstein.
Private Radio Network
Our own VHF repeater network and 24/7 manned control room connects over 600 properties — working even when cell networks fail.
Search and Rescue
Coordinated mountain and rural search operations in cooperation with SAPS and K9 units across the Drakenstein and Boland mountains.
Waterbombing Support
Ground crew coordination for aerial waterbombing operations, protecting crops, vineyards, orchards and farm structures from wildfire.
Community Training
Accredited first aid and firefighting training. Thirty volunteers trained and deployed across five informal settlements in Drakenstein.
BUILT AND SUPPLIED BY DFW
WORKSHOP & CUSTOM FIRE UNITS
DFW designs, builds, equips and maintains practical fire-response units for farms, estates, businesses and rural properties — matched to the site, vehicle, water supply and risk.
2,500L Double-Axle Fire Trailer
Purpose-built with a 2,500-litre tank, 15HP Hyundai motor-pump and two 60-metre hose reels. Tailored to the access, water supply and risk profile of each property.
700L Skid Units
Compact vehicle-mounted units with 700-litre capacity, 5.5HP or 7HP motor-pump options and hose reels for rapid first attack.
Fire Equipment Shop & Workshop
Pumps, hoses, reels, nozzles, couplings, fittings, fire extinguishers, trolley units, parts, servicing and practical advice from DFW HQ.
Custom units are quoted to specification. Bring us your vehicle, property risks or existing equipment and we will help plan a practical solution.