The Sandton Fire Station will be one of nine Johannesburg fire stations to receive an upgrade.
Michael Sun, the MMC for Public Safety, said that he was pleased to announce that the city’s Public Safety Department has started with the first phase of the upgrades. So far, upgrades at the Lonehill Fire Station and Eldorado Fire Station have already been completed.
Sun said that the upgrades, totaling R16.4 million, will be completed by the end of May. Each of the stations will receive upgrades to its infrastructure, buildings and its Be Safe centres, which have been instrumental in educating communities on fire safety and creating emergency response units from these residents.
“The upgrade of the fire stations also includes replacing older infrastructure with more modern equivalents. The bay doors, for instance, are a welcome new feature to the fire stations, which allow for faster dispatch of fire engines in case of emergencies. They are also far more cost-effective and easier to maintain,” said Sun.
He added, “The improvement and maintenance of the fire stations in the City of Johannesburg are of paramount importance to the Department of Public Safety. Refurbishing these buildings ensures that firefighters operate within a safe and functional environment which supports their ability to provide the services of fire prevention and fire suppression.”
Residents will directly benefit from the money spent on this important project, said Sun. “Our firefighters will be able to serve residents in enhanced working conditions and ensure the city’s emergency fire-rescue service is top class. Plans for the roll out of the second phase of these improvements have been set in motion and more fire stations will soon be upgraded,” he concluded.
Details: Sandton Fire Station 011 375 5911.
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