Knysna Community Emergency Support

28/09/2026

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14/09/2026

14/09/2026

As a community based organisation looking to support all the emergency services in Knysna, we need to be funded. We are in the process of registering the NPO and as can be expected there are costs involved. Up until this point we have been totally self funded and have trained and qualified 2 level 3 first aiders, 10 basic fire fighters, purchased medical kits and equipment.

We are not looking for donations, we would prefer to offer services to raise the funds we need. We have Handymen, landscapers, plumbers welders and numerous other specialists on our team. Should you need any assistance around the home or work place, please feel free to contact us.

Services Offered:

Home maintenance
Plumbing
Garden Services
Gutter Cleaning
Fire Breaks
Fire proofing homes
Tree Felling
Tiling
Paving
Vehicle breakdowns
Electrical work

Contact us on 074 050 2404

08/09/2026

08/09/2026

With the recent devastating land slide in Nepal, a team of 35 South Africans were quickly assembled to respond in a search and rescue capacity. One of our founding members was selected to be part of that group based on the experience and knowledge gained over the past few decades in that environment. This is the team that we are bringing to the greater Knysna communities. With constant training development and investment we will have a team ready to respond to the world with our Knysna community values.

Whilst no South Africans were deployed, the pride in being asked is really appreciated.

13/07/2026

During the recent floods in and around the Garden Route, Little Karoo and surrounding area's, our volunteers in conjuntion with Gift Of The Givers were invollved in numerous missions. We provided assistance in the rescue of the school children stranded at the Cango resort, the provision of food packages to cut off communitys through flooded rivers, assisted with the airlift and supply of food packages, together with the SAPS, Working on Fire, Red Cross AMS and the Garden Route District Muncipality.

We were also asked to consult on planning and implimentation of rescue plans for the Kannaland muncipality and advised on risks and road closures which contributed to saving lives.

10/07/2026

The Greater Knysna community of the Western Cape, South Africa has seen more than its fair share of natural disasters, from the devastating fires to regular flooding. It would be expected that disaster management would be a top priority, but that is sadly not the case. Whole communities have to survive without an Ambulance or fire truck, no trained first responders or medical intervention available. Any response from our local or provincial authorities will generally take 45 minutes to an hour.

It is the intention of the Knysna Community Emergency Support organisation to not only provide a timely response, but also provide training and basic supplies to the local communities to be able intervein until support arrives.

Wed currently have a doctor, 2 rescue divers, 12 trained basic fire fighters and 6 level 3 first aiders. We plan to get this group up to 20 by year end and have the services of 2 facilitators to provide training to the community.

We request any assistance in helping us to purchase more equipment and finance the training of additional members.

Your support is greatly appreciated.