The port of Dar es Salaam is the third-largest in East Africa, ranking after Mombasa and Maputo. During a meeting with the seaport fire service commander we had the possibility to take pictures in the security zone where access and…
Tanzania Railways Corporation and Tanzania Zambia Railway are state-owned railway operators. Therefore it proved difficult taking pictures on their premises. After some negotiations I was allowed to photograph abandoned locomotives and the Tazara main building. A better photographer’s permit may…
Basic firefighting course at Ilala Fire Station, excited to improve my knowledge, happy to have my new camera.
Activities Requirements of resources report for fire station workshop Resuming construction of boat trailer at Temeke Fire Station Enforcing work on store room improvements at Ilala Fire Station Proceeding with resident permit application Images
Weekend trip Going to Bagamoyo to see other volunteers // Facing technical problems // Exploring rural area between Dar and Bagamoyo // Finally arriving after 12.5 hours // Enjoying delicious pasta // Going to a beautiful lagoon // Riding back…
Dar Es Salaam, den 21. Januar 2016 Technische Geräte haben teilweise ähnliche Schwierigkeiten wie Menschen: Sie altern. Nach viereinhalb Jahren musste ich mich nun von meiner Digitalkamera verabschieden. Seit ihrem vierten Geburtstag hatte sie schon immer wieder Rentenansprüche angemeldet, aber…
Using training tower for climbing exercise Insight into industrial climbing Preparing concept for rescue training
Travelling to Zanzibar together with friends to celebrate New Year’s Eve Visiting two fire stations on the island Enjoying free time at the beach, swimming and snorkeling Exploring Stone Town
Es gibt zahlreiche Probleme, die sich nicht durch Licht und Schall bemerkbar machen, sondern gerade durch ihre Abwesenheit. Als ich heute Abend mein Macbook aus dem Ruhezustand wecken wollte, musste ich feststellen, dass sich dieser still und leise aus dem…
Tuesday, 15th December Visit to headquarter, trying to accelerate immigration procedure, enjoying view from neighbor building’s roof Wednesday, 16th December Welding goes on for boat trailer Thursday, 17th December Taking part in the firefighting academy’s final breathing apparatus (BA) exams…