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16 August 2024
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The passing of a legend
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It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of the passing of Jake Oosthuizen. He was not only a legend in the forestry and fire industry but also a deeply loved and respected individual. His son, Willem Oosthuizen, said, “He was a father, a mentor to many and a source of strength and wisdom. His legacy will continue to guide us all. We mourn his loss together, and we extend our deepest sympathies to all who knew and loved him.”
After 16 years of Aerial Spraying and Aerial Fire Fighting, Jake Oosthuizen formed Zululand Fire Protection Services cc. (ZFPS) in 1994 with the object of providing a service to the Zululand timber industry. Initially, the operation was started by taking over the control centre of the Zululand Fire Protection Association (ZFPA), which coordinated all fire fighting operations in the Zululand Coastal Area (approximately 80 000 hectares of timber).
At that time, the Control Centre was very low profile and provided a basic communication service to the timber growers in the area. Over time, the Control Centre became the heart of all firefighting operations in Zululand. ZFPS expanded to include the management of ZIFPA.
In 1994, ZFPS became involved in digital fire detection and formed a company called Alasia Marketing cc. This company was instrumental in the development of the FireHawk system that is today used in South Africa, Chile, Brazil, Malawi and Ghana.
FireHawk was the first computerised fire detection system in the world and has been operating commercially for the past 26 years. The first system was installed in Richmond in 1994 and is still operational today.
Jake’s memorial will be held on Saturday, 24 August 2024, at Harrington House in Hilton, at 14h00, celebrating his life. Dress in the colours of the sunset.
Our deepest condolences go to Jake’s family, friends and colleagues. Rest easy, Jake.
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After 16 years of Aerial Spraying and Aerial Fire Fighting, Jake Oosthuizen formed Zululand Fire Protection Services cc. (ZFPS) in 1994 with the object of providing a service to the Zululand timber industry. Initially, the operation was started by taking over the control centre of the Zululand Fire Protection Association (ZFPA), which coordinated all fire fighting operations in the Zululand Coastal Area (approximately 80 000 hectares of timber).
At that time, the Control Centre was very low profile and provided a basic communication service to the timber growers in the area. Over time, the Control Centre became the heart of all firefighting operations in Zululand. ZFPS expanded to include the management of ZIFPA.
In 1994, ZFPS became involved in digital fire detection and formed a company called Alasia Marketing cc. This company was instrumental in the development of the FireHawk system that is today used in South Africa, Chile, Brazil, Malawi and Ghana.
FireHawk was the first computerised fire detection system in the world and has been operating commercially for the past 26 years. The first system was installed in Richmond in 1994 and is still operational today.
Jake’s memorial will be held on Saturday, 24 August 2024, at Harrington House in Hilton, at 14h00, celebrating his life. Dress in the colours of the sunset.
Our deepest condolences go to Jake’s family, friends and colleagues. Rest easy, Jake.
Quote of the week
“When once you have tasted flight, you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward, for there you have been and there you will always long to return.” ~ Leonardo Da Vinci
Fire and Rescue International is your magazine.
Read it, use it and share it!
Read the latest magazine: https://www.frimedia.org/fri-vol-7-no-3.html
FRI magazine archive: https://www.frimedia.org/fri-archives.html
Enjoy the read!
Lee Raath-Brownie
Managing director
Cell: 082 371 0190
Contact us
Tel: 011 452 3135 or Email: [email protected]
Websites
www.fireandrescue.co
www.frimedia.org
www.facebook.com/FireandRescueInternational
www.twitter.com/FRI_magazine
http://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-raath-brownie-16668065/