Overview

Fire Services is currently a function which the Namakwa District Municipality is assisting Karoo Hoogland, however the Municipality do have a water truck and fire units for emergencies to attend to. The compiling of a Disaster Management Plan is currently the responsibility of Namakwa District Municipality who assists us with it.

The present budget constrains also impacts on the purchase of much needed equipment and hampers service delivery to the community and businesses. The risks are increasing with the present local economic growth and preventative/rehabilitative measures needs to be put in place in order to ensure a safe living environment for all communities.

A Shared Services Agreement for this service has been in place with the District Municipality since 2023.