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New recruits join the Fire Service ranks

27 July 2026

The City’s Fire and Rescue Service has officially welcomed 35 new junior Firefighters into the fold

City honours fallen members

04 July 2026

A memorial wall was first unveiled in 2017, to pay tribute to enforcement and emergency services staff members who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

Wildland firefighters head off into the sunset

30 May 2026

The Wildland Firefighters are seasonal employees who are employed annually in terms of the Fire and Rescue Service's summer readiness plan, when Cape Town experiences a surge in vegetation fires.

All hands on deck to respond to weather impacts

11 May 2026

The brunt of the forecast hit Cape Town overnight.

City firefighters commemorate International Firefighters Day

10 May 2026

Enthusiasts filled the Wesfleur Sportsground in Atlantis yesterday, 9 May, to join City firefighters in commemorating International Firefighters Day.

Cape Town's Firefighters: a fourth to be reckoned with

03 May 2026

It's International Firefighters Day on 4 May - an opportunity to celebrate those donning the uniform.

Firefighters roped in for Pinelands water rescue

20 April 2026

The Fire and Rescue Service responded to an alert of persons stuck in a void in a canal in the Pinelands area

Red and yellow brigade delivers egg-cellence

03 April 2026

The teams delivered Easter treats to more than 300 young children at four locations around the city

City advises of ecological burn at False Bay Nature Reserve’s Pelican Park section

23 March 2026

Update on Sonnestraal farm organic matter fire

18 March 2026

There is no definitive timeline on when this fire will be extinguished, but the Fire and Rescue Service will continue its efforts.

Cape Town Carnival: A guide to the Mother City’s colourful extravaganza

15 March 2026

Under the theme Follow Your HEART, the Cape Town Carnival will deliver a spectacular show with around 1 500 performers representing diverse groups from areas across the province.

City advises of ecological burns scheduled for March

01 March 2026

Ecological burns: Tygerberg; Westlake; Blaauwberg

Relief efforts continue for fire-affected Dunoon households

14 January 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis today joined City teams and NPO partners in Dunoon Site 5.

Mayor joins teams supporting fire-affected households in Dunoon Site 5

10 January 2026

Cape Town Mayor Geordin Hill-Lewis joined City teams on the ground at Dunoon.

Red and yellow brigade spreads Christmas cheer

20 December 2025

The City's Fire & Rescue Services and Shoprite/Checkers are delivering gifts and festive treats to six community social welfare organisations.

Firefighting pioneer calls time on a stellar career

12 December 2025

Arlene Wehr joined the City of Cape Town’s Fire and Rescue Service in 1996 – becoming only the third female to do so at the time.

Hot, windy summer awaits Firefighters

09 November 2025

The City's Fire and Rescue Service is getting ready for the summer season

City firefighters bring home the hardware

13 October 2025

The City’s firefighters walked away with 13 gold, 10 silver and one bronze medal at this year’s Toughest Firefighter Alive competition

Fire hydrants in the spotlight

27 August 2025

Cape Town's Fire and Rescue Service responded to more than 18 000 vegetation and residential fires in the last financial year.

Fire & Rescue Service encouraged by decline in residential fires

16 August 2025

The overall number of fires dropped by 10%. The number of fatalities dropped by 25%.

Unexpected delivery for Ottery firefighters

24 July 2025

The crew on duty at the Ottery Fire Station responded to an unexpected delivery early this morning.

Firefighters kept up from dusk 'til dawn

01 June 2025

On average, in winter, 60% of fires happen between 18:00 and 06:00.

Safety and Security career expo in Atlantis draws hundreds

30 May 2025

Hundreds of learners, young people, and residents flocked to the City of Cape Town’s Safety and Security Directorate career expo in Atlantis

Fire Service draws a crowd on International Firefighters' Day

04 May 2025

City celebrates International Firefighters' Day

Runaway fires dominate safety and security efforts

29 April 2025

Firefighters responded to more than 200 fires over the long weekend, supported by the rest of the Safety and Security Directorate.

City firefighters turn up the heat to celebrate International Firefighters’ Day

27 April 2025

International Firefighters' Day is observed to honour firefighters for their service, and to remember those who lost their lives.

City delivering real change

24 April 2025

Behind every budget line, every policy, and every project there are real people, real challenges, and a shared future we are shaping.

"Invested in Hope"

27 March 2025

“Invested in Hope” Budget 2025/26

Firefighters lace up for charity run to support Volunteer Wildfire Services

18 March 2025

The boys are back, and geared up, for the Totalsports Two Oceans Half Marathon

Portfolio Committee seeks bigger picture on staff attacks

12 March 2025

In one of the latest incidents on Thursday, 6 March 2025, a Metro Police officer was shot in the leg when bystanders became riotous during a search of a property in Elsies River

City bolsters enforcement presence in Nyanga

10 February 2025

The City’s Fire and Rescue Service responded to a fire at approximately 22:30 and found multiple vehicles alight.

Midwifery hat-trick for Mfuleni firefighters

20 January 2025

Mfuleni firefighters helped to deliver a baby

City firefighters conclude Christmas gift giving

24 December 2024

The City of Cape Town’s Fire & Rescue Service has completed the handover of hundreds of gifts to eight children’s homes.

City firefighters bring the Christmas cheer

20 December 2024

The Fire & Rescue Service brought early Christmas cheer to many children.

Safety & Security celebrates staff achievements

10 December 2024

Statement by Mayoral Commitee Member for Safety and Security, Alderman JP Smith

New firefighter officer development graduates announced

02 December 2024

Second group of firefighters completed the officer development programme

Fire and Rescue Service squares up for summer

29 November 2024

Vegetation fires take centre stage during the warmer months.

Cape Town's bravest spread holiday spirit for Toy Run

25 November 2024

The City's Fire and Rescue Service hosted a successful Toy Run

A weekend of devastating fires

28 October 2024

The City of Cape Town’s firefighters responded to 48 informal structure fires this weekend and in a 24-hour period

City firefighters bring home the bling

02 October 2024

City of Cape Town firefighters brought home ten medals from the Toughest Firefighter Alive competition, which took place in Mossel Bay last week.

City firefighters make a run to recruit more donors

02 August 2024

The City of Cape Town's firefighters will continue their campaign with DKMS (previously the Sunflower Fund) by hitting the pavement in this year's Totalsports Women's Race

World Ranger Day 2024: City showcases its woman field rangers

31 July 2024

Today, 31 July 2024, marks World Ranger Day. This year, the City has decided to share the stories of three of our passionate rangers who are taking good care of various City nature reserves across Cape Town.