Cape Town Fire & Emergency Services primary role is fire suppression but is also heavily committed to Fire Prevention and Fire and Life Safety Training.
The Cape Town Fire & Emergency Services today consists of approximately 1040 members ranging from learner firefighters to the Chief Fire Officer . It comprises of 28 fire stations of which Houtbay Fire Station is the newest. This unofficial site aims to provide an account of both the history as well as current information of the Cape Town Fire & Rescue Services.

Shortly after Jan van Riebeeck arrived in 1652 he banned fires or torches in the guardhouse and surrounding grounds.
In 1658 the burning of dry grass, reeds and shrubs was forbidden within the confines of the settlement. In 1661 construction of chimneys in timber lean-to’s was prohibited. read more
The Brigade as it stand today

The role played by the Fire Prevention Section of the Cape Town Fire & Rescue Service in ensuring compliance with fire-safety regulations in commercial and industrial buildings, factories and other premises, is without accolade but is work of major importance to the City, conducted with a high degree of competence.read more
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