Maruleng Fire Protection Association NPC

27/09/2026

10/09/2026

In light of recent contraventions of the NVFF Act by companies in and around the region, a firm stance has been taken and those companies has received written warnings of their offenses.

The Act is clear and there to protect everyone not just a few.

Please adhere to the Fire Prohibition and lets all work together for a fire safe season.

02/09/2026

Maruleng FPA received a call for assistance from Phalaborwa Safety forum regarding a vegetation fire in town threatening the thatch roof tourism center and the Spar complex.
The QRF helicopter was activated without delay due to flight times.
Once on scene, they work in conjunction with ground teams to contain the fire.
Once the treat to property were contained, the chopper returned back to Hoedspruit safely.

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02/09/2026

A complete fire ban is in effect for the Maruleng area due to HIGH TEMPERATURES, LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY, STRONG WINDS and HIGH FUEL LOAD.

NO OPEN FIRES ALLOWED.
Should a fire start on your property, contact FARMWATCH or the FPA immediately for early activation of resources including the QRF aerial unit at no cost for the first hour above the fire.

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30/08/2026

Sunday 30 August 2026 a fire was reported, by our QRF crew members, just north of the Hoedspruit Civil Airport.

The QRF chopper was authorised for urgent deployment as there was a active treat to property and the approaching sunset.

The fire was extinguished within minutes thanks to early activation and response.




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23/08/2026

Weekly flight check done

23/08/2026

Pre shift flight checks and preparations for the day.

22/08/2026

This weekend, Tzaneen EST Helitac crew is on standby with the Maruleng FPA QRF based at Hoedspruit Civil Airport.

The crew will deploy with the aircraft to assist landowners and ground crews with firefighting efforts while the aircraft does water-bombing runs.

The Helitac crew will then stay behind with the landowners and ground crews, to continue with mop up, while the aircraft returns to base once the threat to life, property or livelihood has been contained.

The Helitac crew will assist during high FDI weekends as they consist of volunteers from Tzaneen.

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