VOLUNTEER WILDFIRE SERVICES
(Association incorporated under section 21)
Cape Town, South Africa
“Committed to Integrated Wildfire Management”
REGISTRATION NO. 2005 / 027 / 497/ 08
FUND RAISING NO. 048 – 645 NPO

VWS OFFICIAL “WISHLIST”
SANCTIONED BY THE VWS BOARD OF DIRECTORS AS BEING PERTINENT TO OPERATIONAL NEEDS / FUNDRAISING DRIVES

1. Insurance cover for VWS members outside SANParks jurisdiction.
Approx. value: R 100 000.00 per annum
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

2. Personal Protection Equipment (PPE), to meet NFPA1971 standards.
Approx. value: R 6 000.00 per member x 150 = R 900 000.00
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

3. 2x additional crew transporters – 4×4 station wagons.
Approx. value: R 100 000.00 each to new
(1x VWS Newlands; 1x VWS Jonkershoek)

4. 2x additional 4×4 LDV with skid mounted firefighting units.
Approx. value: from R 150 000.00 each to new
(1x VWS Newlands; 1x VWS Jonkershoek)

5. Furniture for fire base eg. lounge suite, tables & chairs, fridge.
Approx. value: R undetermined
(VWS Newlands)

6. Equipment for new Mobile Command Unit e.g. Flat screen monitors, big screen TV, air conditioner, awning, computer equipment, outfitting costs.
Approx. value: R 50 000.00
(VWS Newlands)

7. Communications gear: cell phone sponsorship for SMS callout system; operational cell phones for Forward Planning & Ops members; improved radio equipment for fireline use; satellite phone & contract for use in remote areas.
Approx. value: R undetermined
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

8. Vehicle branding & painting.
Approx. value: R undetermined
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

9. Chainsaws, brushcutters and associated equipment.
Approx. value: R undetermined
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

10. Firefighting portable pools.
Approx. value: R 5 000.00 each
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

11. Hi-angle climbing and rescue equipment.
Approx. value: R undetermined
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

12. Portable fire pumps, fire hoses and fittings.
Approx. value: R 20 000.00 per set
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

13. Wildland fire engine.
Approx. value: R 2 500 000.00
(VWS Newlands)

14. Wildland water tender vehicle.
Approx. value: R 2 500 000.00
(VWS Newlands)

15. 4×4 all terrain vehicle (ATV) for fire scouting and control purposes.
Approx. value: R 65 000.00
(VWS Newlands)

16. New fire base buildings, including garages / vehicle storage, general storage and crew standby facilities. (incl. professional &/or construction services)
Approx. value: R 3 000 000.00
(VWS Newlands)

17. Dishwasher for fire base kitchen, plus installation.
Approx. value: R 3 500.00
(VWS Newlands)

18. Fuel sponsor.
Approx. value: (VWS currently spends R 4 000.00 per month)
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)

19. Electronic attendance system – to track firefighter duties and times for accurate records.
Approx. value: R undetermined
(VWS Newlands & VWS Jonkershoek)
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