Since its founding in 2014 and thereafter since 2017 as a NPC, DFW Fire & Rescue has built a reputation for swift, effective response to both fires and medical emergencies across Paarl, Wellington, and beyond. Our high success rate is not coincidence – it comes from dedication, training, and the unique private infrastructure we’ve developed to keep our members safe.

One of our greatest strengths is that DFW NPC, is one of the few Watches in South Africa with a fully operational private radio network, supported by its own repeaters and a 24/7 manned control-room. This system is the heartbeat of our operations, ensuring that life-threatening calls are picked up and responded to within moments.

Why handheld Radio Still Saves Lives

While our control-room also monitors DFW WhatsApp groups, emergencies demand speed. In situations like a car crash, house or farm fire, farm attack, or sudden medical emergency, trying to type a WhatsApp message or make a call wastes precious seconds.

• With a radio, a single push of a button instantly alerts trained responders.
• Fast-changing scenarios can be updated in real time without delay.
• Our network covers the entire Drakenstein area and even stretches as far as Cape Town.

A portable radio by your bedside, in your office, or in your car could make the difference between life and death.

👉 Handheld radios are available from R2,500 incl. VAT, with an optional extended antenna at R800. The best part? Radio licence fees are already included in your DFW membership contribution, regardless of how many radios you own. Elsewhere, these fees alone can cost R150–R225 per radio per month.

Membership Matters – Protect Yourself and Your Insurance

To ensure full protection, it is vital that:

• Your DFW membership document is signed and up to date.
• Your monthly or yearly contributions are current.

Failure to keep membership in order may lead to insurance complications if an incident occurs. Having your paperwork and payments in place is not just about compliance – it safeguards your coverage and ensures DFW can continue to protect you.

Independent, Committed, and Proven

Although DFW sadly cancelled its MOU with the Local Municipality for now, due to issues around miscommunication and cooperation, our commitment to you all, as our loyal members has never wavered. The future cooperation with the Local fire brigade can be seen as work in progress

We however remain fully capable of:

• Operating independently.
• Working alongside other private fire suppression entities or District or Provincial forces
• Delivering effective, immediate response when it matters most.

This independence allows us to focus on what truly counts – saving lives and protecting property.

Take Action – Equip Yourself Today

Don’t wait until disaster strikes.

• Order your DFW radio now.
• Ensure your membership document and payments are fully in place.
• Rest assured that you are connected to one of the most effective private emergency networks in South Africa.

📩 To get started, simply send us a private WhatsApp message and we will guide you through the process.

DFW Fire & Rescue – Protecting our ( farming ) community since 2014.