Assignment 2 Semester 2 2025
2 2025
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Due date: 25 September 2025
QUESTION 1
Describe the term “steam-driven fire engine.” .
A steam-driven fire engine was an early type of fire-fighting machine that used steam power
to pump water. It could spray water over long distances and replaced many manual workers.
These engines were pulled by horses and made it easier to fight fires (SEP1502 study
guide, 2014).
QUESTION 2
Fire Brigade Services Act 99 of 1987:
2.1 Section 2
Section 2 talks about the Fire Services Board. It explains who should be part of the board
and what they must do. This board helps to manage and guide fire services in the country
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QUESTION 1
Describe the term “steam-driven fire engine.” .
A steam-driven fire engine was an early type of fire-fighting machine that used steam
power to pump water. It could spray water over long distances and replaced many
manual workers. These engines were pulled by horses and made it easier to fight
fires (SEP1502 study guide, 2014).
QUESTION 2
Fire Brigade Services Act 99 of 1987:
2.1 Section 2
Section 2 talks about the Fire Services Board. It explains who should be part of the
board and what they must do. This board helps to manage and guide fire services in
the country (SEP1502 study guide, 2014).
2.2 Section 10
This section allows fire services to charge fees for their help. They can charge for
things like coming to the scene, using their equipment, and using items like water
and foam (SEP1502 study guide, 2014).
2.3 Section 9
Section 9 says fire brigade members can remove or save valuable things from
danger and keep them safe. For example, if there's a fire in a house, they can take
paintings or computers and store them safely until the owner returns (SEP1502
study guide, 2014).
2.4 Section 4
Section 4 lets the Minister approve an in-house fire service in a company. These
private services can be responsible for their own fire safety, like at Sasol One, and
don't rely on local fire departments (SEP1502 study guide, 2014).