Rescue operation to save a new-born child from a toilet tank in Kimara area after it had been dropped there by its mother suspectedly disposing of it for financial and social reasons. The baby was successfully recovered and taken to…
Meeting to discuss issues of social welfare of fire staff, such as maternity, vacation and healthcare support. After having listened to the lively discussion for a while I asked the chairman if he would mind my taking pictures. I had…
24th May 2016 Firefighting training, Kinondoni Fire Station, Dar es Salaam Power Line Short Circuit in Mbagala Area Fire in a Power Station in Mbagala Area Recovery of a Dead Body in Manzese Area
Four or five persons (different media reports) killed in a landslide destroying one home in Kawe, Kinondoni District of Dar es Salaam Fire and Rescue Force retrieving one dead body from the rubble
Frisbee East Africa Sand Tournament (FEAST) / Mombasa / New Vehicles
Sitting at our front door at night, watching passing people and cars. Since the road in front of our house features one of the worst speeding bumps in Dar es Salaam it is always an adventure to watch cars passing…
Breathing apparatus training for a small group of firefighters Intensified practice for technical problems Exercises for mentally preparing BA wearers to respond calmly to emergencies In many cases visibility inside buildings is very low. Therefore it is necessary to train…
Exercise at the fire station to train the use of hydraulic rescue tools Hydraulic cutting and spreading tools are used to gain access to injured persons after traffic accidents. Hydraulic spreaders help to force doors open when the vehicle is…
Fire at a house in Mbagala area Quickly setting out after alert Public address system and rather disciplined behaviour of other drivers letting the firefighters advance rather quickly Due to 15km distance from the fire station to the scene 25…
Technical problems with fire engine on the way to the stadium Facing trouble evacuating ca. 13 people from different incidents during the second half as resuce staff consist of only four firefighters Result: Simba vs. Yanga – 0:2