Emergency Assistance Volunteer Support - EVS

05/06/2026

Thanks to the EVS team for helping out at the Worild Environment Day and Oceans Day event. Great to see people passionate about our natural heritage. And first responders doing their bit. Gabeebah Atkins Solomon Tyree Jacobs Taleah Allen Gershwyn Levendall Luke Koeries

24/05/2026

Thanks to the public safety crew. Mobilized at 3am and back home at 7pm. Very long stint to put it mildly. But, as usual, all done with smiles and 'gees'. New meaning to the phrase 'service with a smile'. Thanks you EVS team. Well done. Volunteers helping make CT great. Thank you Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026 Gabeebah Atkins Solomon Gershwyn Levendall Kirsten René Johnson Keagan Koopman II Lorenzo Yon Lee Yon Matayo Trollip Donovan Brandt Surprise Gwenzi

23/05/2026

Wind + Fuel + Relative Humidity = Fire Danger

You’ve reduced fuel loads - now consider the next risk: wind.

In the Western Cape, strong winds can turn small fires into fast-moving veldfires.

What increases the danger?
➡️ Overgrown invasive vegetation
➡️ Dry, unmanaged fuel loads
➡️ No defensible space

🔥 Wind-driven fires spread faster, burn hotter, and are harder to control.

Although it is known, landowners tend to let this slip during the winter months, which is EXACTLY when land owners should be focusing on preparation and cleaning ahead of the summer months.

Winter prep now = less risk in summer.

👉 Learn more: https://cpfpa.org.za

23/05/2026

Tomorrow, bright and early - as in 03h00 early - our team will be heading out to their marshaling duties at the Sanlam Cape Town Marathon 2026. Public Safety. Helping build a safer experience for the runners.

19/04/2026

Thanks to the EVS crew who are assisting the SA Navy at the Naval Festival in Simonstown. Cols and wet, but still out there doing what they do best - keeping citizens safe. Great to be of assistance Gerald Steven Els. Thank you for the opportunity.
Gabeebah Atkins Allistair Petersen Gershwyn Levendall Lorenzo Yon Jeremiah Jordaan Rico Rictitos

11/04/2026

What may seem like a tedious task is actually a critical one - land and vegetation management. EVS teams, working with Enviro Wildfire Consultancy Pty Ltd - Western Cape, have been assisting land owners in this task. Critical part of ensuring that fuel load is reduced and thus wild fires more easily combated. Even more critical is to ensure vegetation around, or close to urban areas is cut back and properly managed. Hard work, but a good braai afterwards makes up for the slog. Thanks to the team.

29/03/2026

Today our team went out to help Paula Terry to deliver much needed food and supplies to the Red Hill folk. It's the legacy our friend Deon left for us and the way his family, friends and colleagues wanted to remember him - always lending a helping hand and putting others needs first. We remember you Deon. Thank you Paula for inviting us. Building resilient communities. Together.

15/02/2026

15/02/2026

Thanks to the EVS team who helped make the Balwin Peninsula Marathon a great success. Up at 4am to be in place so that the route is safe for athletes. Great race. Well done Winston Richards and the Celtic Harriers AC team. Well organised.

15/02/2026

🌊 Understanding Rip Currents and How to Escape Them 🛟

Rip currents don’t have to mean danger - if you know what to do.

Awareness and the right response make all the difference ⚠️
Learn how to recognise a rip current, stay calm, and escape safely without panic.

Knowledge saves lives ❤️

Explore safe entry tips and more on the DHL WaterSmart Hub:
👉 https://watersmart.dhllifesaving.com/