SEMINAR ANNOUNCEMENT SIXTH ANNUAL NATIONAL SEMINAR ORGANISED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF COOPERATIVE GOVERNANCE, NATIONAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LIMPOPO PROVINCIAL DISASTER MANAGEMENT CENTRE AND MOPANI DISTRICT MUNICIPALITY. 26 FEBRUARY 2018– 01 MARCH 2019 VENUE: TZANEEN COUNTRY LODGE, TZANEEN, LIMPOPO THEMES FOR 2019 - Theme 1: Climate change and variability: Implications for the sustainable delivery of fire services;
- Theme 2: Veldfire risk management: The strategic role of Fire Protection Associations (FPAs);
- Theme 3: Implementation of National Building Regulations;
- Theme 4: Community based fire risk reduction;
- Theme 5: Improving fire safety through engineering (rational designs)
- Theme 6: A mandate based national collaborative model for disaster risk management and fire services between the public and private sector.
MAIN OBJECTIVE OF THE SEMINAR To discuss progress, challenges, proposed solutions and recommendations towards reducing fire risks and losses in the country..
POSTER EXHIBITION
A poster exhibition will be on display throughout the seminar and will include a selected number of examples to demonstrate various aspects of the seminar's themes. Initially you are invited to register your interest by submitting proposals for projects that you would like to be considered for the exhibition. If selected, you will be asked to provide text, images and drawings from which the exhibition designer will create the exhibits. If you would like to propose any projects for the exhibition please visit the seminar website: www.ndmc.gov.za The poster exhibition will be formally opened at the end of the first day of the conference
PARTICIPATION IN THE SEMINAR FROM 26 FEBRUARY 2018 - 01 MARCH 2019
Participation is open to all who have a professional interest in the themes of the seminar, and may include: - Fire Safety and Prevention officers;
- Fire services practitioners;
- Media officials;
- Fire risk assessors;
- Fire technology students and researchers;
- Officials involved in transportation of Dangerous Goods
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