DFW Fire & Rescue NPC

DFW Fire & Rescue NPC Private Fire fighters group and Emergency First Aid Responders at its BEST

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DFW is a registered Public Benefit Organization (PBO) under nr 930062323
and can write certificates for claiming back donations from your income-tax. Nedbank Branch code 102905
Nedbank account nr 1152188429

Reference: Name + DFW

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https://paypal.me/DrakensteinFW/25

House fire Pear street Smarty Town causes havoc.Quick response by Paarl Fire and DFW Fire & Rescue NPC prevent further d...
05/10/2026

House fire Pear street Smarty Town causes havoc.

Quick response by Paarl Fire and DFW Fire & Rescue NPC prevent further disaster.

Paarl 5th October 2026

Around 16.30 the DFW emergency responder group received a request by a local resident from SmartieTown area, to assist with a house fire.

While drakenstein Fire was alerted, the DFW launched 1 tanker/ pumper truck and a DFW cruiser.

Upon arrival, drakenstein Fire brigade ( in numbers) already circled the area and just had the hose lines in. The DFW crew offered assistance on site as the request was to help with water at that stage due to a faulty fire hydrant, which made the DFW commander couple the DFW truck to the Drakenstein Fire truck. A second DFW truck was on site but could stand down.

The fire was brought under control rather fast.

This is again a fire in a semi informal settlement within days. People should be made more fire danger aware.

The DFW, a private non profit company and public benefit organisation, assists the fragile community ( when called upon and when budget allows) as part of its humanitarian aid program and guided by Christian values.

The DFW is looking at a serious fire season ahead.

DFW Fire&Rescue npc
084 752 8120
[email protected]

Donations more than welcome.

Be critical regarding any fire hazards around your property.Paarl, 4th October 2026.The DFW Fire & Rescue NPC assisted m...
04/10/2026

Be critical regarding any fire hazards around your property.

Paarl, 4th October 2026.

The DFW Fire & Rescue NPC assisted many farmers and landowners with advice to mitigate RISK on their property.

From stack burns of gathered tree or orchards cuttings to grass and shoulder cutting and rubbish removal.
Anything flammable close to a building or the neighbour boarder line is a huge risk.

We see grass everywhere still uncut and already turning yellow/brown...that is now turning into a huge hazard also.

Everybody has a responsibility to prevent the fire by eliminating the hazard.

When you hear our sirens, it's clearly to late.

Do not be caught by the allegedly fast approaching fire season, as it is here already.

Join the DFW member base and secure extra response capability. It is no luxury, given the last fire seasons data of destruction and the success track record of the private DFW Fire response interventions.

DFW FIRE&RESCUE NPC
084 752 8120 [email protected]

Cape Winelands DM Western Cape Government EJ Breakingnews Drakenstein Sakekamer

Farmers and landowners in the Cape Winelands DM pay attention.Make sure you have available water sources for the fire re...
03/10/2026

Farmers and landowners in the Cape Winelands DM pay attention.

Make sure you have available water sources for the fire responders ready!!

Paarl, 03 October 2026.

Often the lack of available AND accessable water, causes havoc in a fire situation.

Having water nearby in a dame or borehole doesn’t automatically create protection.

It still has to be accessed, moved across distance and challenging terrain, then distributed where coverage is needed.

That takes more than a pump, it takes a complete system working together from the source to the final nozzle.

Wildfire readiness means knowing the water is there and proving you can put it to work.

If your community is reviewing its wildfire preparedness, let’s start the conversation.

DFW Fire & Rescue NPC
084 752 8120
[email protected]

Multiple structures alight in Lantana Street, Paarl.East ( Klein Nederburg) DFW Fire & Rescue NPC called by community l...
30/09/2026

Multiple structures alight in Lantana Street, Paarl.East ( Klein Nederburg)

DFW Fire & Rescue NPC called by community leader to assist.

Paarl, 30 September 2026

A fast spreading structural fire in an informal settlement, caused havoc.

Despite brave efforts of the local fire brigade, the fire found its way very quickly through the many wooden structures and with devastating effect.

The DFW was requested by its local CER ( Community Emergency Responders) to assist them in their brave efforts to stop the spread from the North side.

While Drakenstein Fire was informed of the DFW's response and exact location at rhe fire scene, the DFW fire crew and their CER helpers, cut off the fire to the North successfully.

The DFW arrived with a Mercedes truck ( 6000 liter) and 1 cruiser with 2x 60mtr hoselines, which were used by the crews, while from the Mercedes deck, a watercannon coyld successfully throw enough water on the borderline.

Despite all efforts, many structures unfortunately were lost.

We thank our CER members, for showing us the right spot to operate from and for helping actively with throwing water on the right spots and we thank the local residents for their great support and cooperation.

Fighting fire is a matter which should involve us all.

The heat and thick smoke, took its toll and left a few fire fighters exhausted and drained. We say thank you to the local fire commanders of Drakenstein fire brigade for the great cooperation and we gladly assist when needed.

Our prayers go out for those who lost all. Should people be willing to donate food or clothing or materials, we gladly assist as collection point and coordination.

DFW Fire&Rescue NPC
084 752 8120 also WhatsApp [email protected]

🚨 URGENT MISSING PERSON ALERT – WELLINGTON / BAINSKLOOF AREA 🚨MISSING: JAN LINGENFELDERAge: 55 yearsMaleLast known area:...
30/09/2026

🚨 URGENT MISSING PERSON ALERT – WELLINGTON / BAINSKLOOF AREA 🚨

MISSING: JAN LINGENFELDER
Age: 55 years
Male
Last known area: Leeuwtuin Estate, Wellington / Bainskloof Road area
Clothing: As shown in the attached photograph

DFW Fire & Rescue is assisting with an active search for Mr Jan Lingenfelder (55), who went missing while visiting family at Leeuwtuin Estate, Wellington.

Jan went for a walk monday afternoon around 17.00 hrs without his cellphone and did not return. It is believed that he may have intended walking in the direction of Cannetsfontijn Farm, close to the Bainskloof area.

⚠️ Jan has a heart condition, which makes locating him as soon as possible particularly important.

Family members reported Jan missing to the DFW Fire & Rescue Centre at approximately 23:25 on Monday evening.
Mountain Rescue and Metro Rescue were subsequently informed and a coordinated search operation was initiated.

The search has continued today, but Jan has not yet been located.

A multi-agency search is currently underway involving:

• South African Police Service
• Mountain Rescue
• Metro Rescue
• Local Fire & Rescue services
• Security organisations
• Community members and other supporting organisations

An Incident Command Centre (IC) has been established at Leeuwtuin Estate Farm on Bainskloof Road, from where the search operation is being coordinated. ( 0786937888 )

🙏 WE URGENTLY APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC FOR INFORMATION

Anyone who has seen Jan, believes they may have seen someone matching his description, or has any information whatsoever regarding his possible whereabouts, is requested to contact the search team immediately.

📞 Incident Commander – Mr Verschoor:
078 693 7888

📞 DFW Fire & Rescue Centre:
084 752 8120

Please check your properties, farm roads, outbuildings, walking routes and surrounding areas if you are situated in the Wellington / Bainskloof vicinity.

Even information that may appear insignificant could help search teams establish Jan's movements.

🚨 PLEASE SHARE THIS POST WIDELY – ESPECIALLY WITH RESIDENTS, FARMERS, SECURITY GROUPS AND COMMUNITIES IN WELLINGTON, BAINSKLOOF AND SURROUNDING FARM AREAS.

Every share increases the possibility that somebody who has seen Jan will recognise him.

Paarl PostDrakenstein Municipality

Child in traffic accident.DFW First responder on site in minutes.Paarl, 29th September 2026.At 16.43hrs, the DFW emergen...
29/09/2026

Child in traffic accident.

DFW First responder on site in minutes.

Paarl, 29th September 2026.

At 16.43hrs, the DFW emergency controlroom recieved a call regardingva young boy (11) hit by a vehicle, close by Meadow Feeds and Kaap Agri in Paarl.

DFW responder D.Coetzee, who happened to be close by in his patrol car, took care of the young patient and of the situation, awaiting further support from traffic and police and the requested ambulance.

Children and the elderly always get a high priority.

Peak hr traffic caused delays, but 17.04 traffic services could arrive and 17.09 Metro ambulance arrived and loaded the youngster.

The DFW controllers and the serious private radio control network, which the DFW build over the last 10 years, played and proofed it's part and updates and further info was constantly shared between responders and backoffice.

We thank all our colleques and responders for the great cooperation.
We wish the youngster a speedy recovery.

DFW Fire & Rescue npc ( private non profit)
084 752 8120
[email protected]

Fifteen minutes. That's all it took. 🔥Paarl, 28 September 2026This is exactly why the DFW started the First 15 Minutes p...
28/09/2026

Fifteen minutes. That's all it took. 🔥

Paarl, 28 September 2026

This is exactly why the DFW started the First 15 Minutes project — and this morning, right here in Paarl, we watched why it matters ..play out in real time..

06:54 — A Fidelity ADT officer reported a house fire in Thys Lewis Street, Smarty Town to the DFW emergency control WhatsApp group.
He did exactly what we ask of anyone reporting a fire, accident or incident:
a pin location,
a photo of the scene,
and one clear line of what's happening.

Immediately — Our Paarl operator relayed everything to the Drakenstein Fire Department by WhatsApp, while our control room in Bellville phoned the fire brigade on the landline as well — two channels, so no detail could be lost or garbled.

06:59 — Confirmation: Drakenstein Fire was en route.
07:09 — First truck on scene.
07:14 — Two more trucks arrive.

That is a fast, well-coordinated response — and full credit to the Drakenstein Fire Department for getting there quickly. Because the call-out was already rolling and the crews were inbound, there was no need for DFW to add units.

And yet.

By the time the trucks arrived, the structure was already gone.

That is how fast it goes now. Read that again.

Here's the hard truth most people don't know: the homes we build today burn far faster than the homes of 30 years ago. Modern materials ignite at lower temperatures and far greater speed. A fire that once took 30 minutes to reach full intensity can now get there in 15 to 20.
That shrinking window is a nightmare for any fire service — no matter how fast they drive.

Which is why the first 15 minutes belong to you.

Before any siren, before any truck, the person who can change the outcome is the one already standing there.
That's the whole heart of our First 15 Minutes project: making sure communities and property owners know what to do — and never just stand and watch.

It doesn't have to be complicated:

A bucket of sand by the stove or fire.
A fire extinguisher you actually know how to use.
For those who can, an extra water tank, a motor pump and a hose reel on standby.

None of this is a luxury. In 2026, it is a necessity.

Fire is the most devastating force there is. It does not discriminate — rich or poor, big or small — and the scars it leaves last forever. To the family who lost their home this morning: our hearts are with you.

Fighting fires is one mission. Teaching people to prevent them, and to act in those first critical minutes, is the other. Help us with the second one.

Want the First 15 Minutes awareness session for your street, estate or workplace? are you considering fire extinguishing equipment ?Reach out.

DFW Fire & Rescue ( non profit )
📞 084 752 8120 · [email protected] · www.dfwfireandrescue.com

Looting prevented by brave DFW Fire & Rescue NPC first responders and local authorities.Paarl, 27th September 2026.On F...
27/09/2026

Looting prevented by brave DFW Fire & Rescue NPC first responders and local authorities.

Paarl, 27th September 2026.

On Friday afternoon, a liquor truck made a wrong move on the notorious Sonstraal road in Paarl, known for its accident spots.

In the manouvering the cargo slipped and some crates fell out.

The truckdriver got assistance by a Fidelity Adt officer, guiding the driver. Unfortunately the b**r bottles on the road, worked like magnets to many, who could not withstand the urge to take what was not theirs.

The looting started immediately and as more and more looters joined the frenzy, the truck driver could no longer move his vehicle and had to fear for his wellbeing.

The ADT officer had requested backup from police, but now also called the DFW crew per radio for assistance.

In minutes and with sirens blazing, multiple dfw responders were on site, protecting the driver and shielding the cargo, eventhough culprits already cut the truck cover to gain entry. With control of the situation gained,
luckely minutes later Drakenstein traffic officers and more Fidelity Adt officers joined the team, followed by police in numbers.

Drakenstein fire arrived to help clean up the road and in a joined effort by all, the truck was reloaded with the ( some empty) crates and back to his base.

We thank our responders for coming out in numbers. We should not yield ever for crime or injustice and stand firm.

Nobody got injured and it was shown, that fast response is the key to success and not only with fire.

DFW Fire&Rescue npc
084 752 8120
[email protected]

Drakenstein Municipality Cape Winelands DM Drakenstein Sakekamer Maroela Media Western Cape Government

Heritage Day!It is great to see so many different cultures together and in relative good spirit in our country.Today we ...
24/09/2026

Heritage Day!

It is great to see so many different cultures together and in relative good spirit in our country.

Today we were pleasantly surprised by the beautiful dressed girls at the local checkers supermarket at Drakenstein shopping mall, showing their traditional wear.

We complemented each and every one, as everybody should be proud of their heritage.

Stay safe and have a great day.

DFW FIRE&RESCUE NPC
084 752 8120 ( ALSO WHATSAPP).

While others are sleeping, joint efforts to keep our area safe are operational.2 fires deliberately started in Paarl, a...
21/09/2026

While others are sleeping, joint efforts to keep our area safe are operational.

2 fires deliberately started in Paarl, around 02.30 at night luckily get an early detection.

Paarl, 21st September 2026.

Unfortunately, we have quite a problem with arsonist in our area. Early detection and fast response are key to prevent further drama, besides the question if the perpetrators ever get caught.

Around 02.30 the DFW office receide a call regarding the smell of smoke in the area..that was a good observation to raise alert. The DFW asked the radio controller to ask our friends from Fidelity ADT to come into the area and poke his nose in the air...

In 15 minutes we received the call and the location and a picture of the fire(s). The smell was a pile of cloting set alight against a streetlatern on Klein drakenstein road and 2 other fire startups were found between the BP station and N1 motorway Sonstraal turnoff.

As per protocol, Paarl fire got notified and the various whatsapps with exact data send to them.

It shows again how cooperation can work and adds to the community safety.

The DFW Fire & Rescue NPC as private entity, but widely represented and capable, play their part.

Most fires we deal with are man made, some deliberate other by plain stupidity, nevertheless we are ready.

DFW Fire & Rescue npc
084 752 8120 ( also whatsapp)
[email protected]

Drakenstein Municipality Cape Winelands DM Drakenstein Sakekamer Safequip - Quality Fire Solutions Standard Bank - South Africa Western Cape Government EJ Breakingnews Maroela Media

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