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  • IT'S TIME FOR THE ANNUAL
    VWS OPEN DAY 2022!

    After a long hiatus, Open Day is back! This year's event is set to be held at the Newlands Forest Fire Base in Newlands Forest on the 3rd December 2022 from 9am till 4pm. Join the VWS for this FUN-FILLED FAMILY and AWARENESS DAY as we demonstrate our fire-fighting skills and raise awareness about #wildfires along with our base partner, Table Mountain National Park.

    Click here to register!
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    Register for free >

    Registration of your children will be compulsory to allow them to partake in the various activities on the day.

    Click here!

    Come and take part in the activities for all kids (adult ‘kids’ as well). There will be abseiling, snake displays, firefighting equipment, fire truck rides, tug-of-war, indoor and outdoor exhibitions and helicopters. The thrilling helicopter and firefighting displays will be followed by an end of day foam party!

    There will also be delicious food (boerewors rolls, hot dogs, pizza & pancakes) on sale to help you keep the hunger at bay! Also, some cool merchandise and awesome kids firefighting toys will be on sale.

    Come and join us for a day of fun and awareness about wildfire and fynbos! See you there. Feel free to invite all your family and friends for a wonderful day out with the kids! Post your photos on social media using #VWSOpenDay!

    Entry on the day is free!

    But your support to our cause fighting wildfires are most welcome and go a long way to getting our crews kitted out and on the fire line.

    We will only be accepting payments in cash and through Snapscan so please bring cash along or register on Snapscan by downloading the app via www.snapscan.co.za!

    Register for free!

    Click here!

    Registration of your children will be compulsory to allow them to partake in the various activities on the day.

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