New members

New members

Our membership is growing at an exceptionally fast rate in the past few months, and are pleased to have some of our old members come back on board as well.
3rd October 2025
FFETA Events: East London

FFETA Events: East London

Our first ever function was held in June in the beautiful Blue Lagoon Hotel.
3rd October 2025
FFETA Events: Durban

FFETA Events: Durban

As usual, Durban had a large turnout of FFETA members at Mount Edgecombe Country Club in July.
3rd October 2025
FFETA Events: Rustenburg

FFETA Events: Rustenburg

August saw the FFETA function being held at the incredibly picturesque Excalibur – and if you have not been there, then it is just like you would imagine King Arthur’s Castle to be. What a stunning venue.
3rd October 2025
The benefits of being a member

The benefits of being a member

Just a reminder of the membership benefits ...
3rd October 2025
Standards and other things

Standards and other things

The updates you've been waiting for
29th September 2025
Gqeberha Event 2025

Gqeberha Event 2025

The month of May saw us in Gqeberha and hosting our function at the Beach Hotel
10th June 2025
Securex South Africa

Securex South Africa

As usual we have a stand at Firexpo at Securex, which is being held 3rd to 5th June at Gallagher Estate, Midrand
10th June 2025
New members

New members

We have acquired a further two new members since our last Bulletin
9th June 2025
FFETA Committee

FFETA Committee

We are delighted that two of our committee members have volunteered to step into the vacant Director and Treasurer positions
9th June 2025
Standards and other things

Standards and other things

The updates you've been waiting for ...
9th June 2025
QCTO Feedback

QCTO Feedback

The good news is that the Higher Occupational Certificate: Gaseous Fire Suppression System designer qualification has been approved and registered by SAQA
9th June 2025
Procedure for laying complaints with SANAS

Procedure for laying complaints with SANAS

Should there be a need to lay a complaint with SANAS for any Conformity assessment body, then the following procedure as per their policy document 12-11 has to be followed
9th June 2025
Cape Town Event 2025

Cape Town Event 2025

Our function held in April proved to be immensely successful
9th June 2025
FFETA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Promotional Programe

FFETA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Promotional Programe

This is an initiative designed to highlight and support the meaningful community-driven efforts of FFETA members
9th June 2025
Welcome new members

Welcome new members

So far this year, we have attained 5 new members since January
28th February 2025
FFETA Committee

FFETA Committee

As promised, we are introducing you to the three new members of your FFETA Committee.
28th February 2025
Standards and other things

Standards and other things

Little to report in the way of any standards, but there was one major bit of news for those of you that may not have heard.
28th February 2025
QCTO Feedback

QCTO Feedback

The working committees are finalizing the documents of the Qualification External Assessment Addendum for both the Gas and the 1475, kitchen, vehicle system occupations to be submitted to Merseta.
28th February 2025
FFETA Events 2025

FFETA Events 2025

Plans are already being made for our functions in 2025 with the first one kicking off in Cape Town in April.
28th February 2025
FFETA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Promotional Programe

FFETA Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Promotional Programe

This is an initiative designed to highlight and support the meaningful community-driven efforts of FFETA members.
28th February 2025
Membership benefits

Membership benefits

Just a reminder of the Membership benefits
28th February 2025
Points to remember

Points to remember

Points to remember with regards to your membership
28th February 2025
Trolley Units

Trolley Units

The inability in South Africa for manufacturers to certify mobile fire extinguishers, better known as trolley units, has become a major challenge.
5th December 2024
QCTO Update

QCTO Update

The SAQCC Fire 1475, vehicle and kitchen systems working committee received feedback from the QCTO on the submission of the Quality Assessment Specifications (QAS) document for this qualification.
5th December 2024
FFETA Event: Gauteng

FFETA Event: Gauteng

Our last function of 2024! And what a great turnout and success it was
5th December 2024
FFETA AGM

FFETA AGM

This was held on Thursday 7th November in the SAQCC Fire boardroom.
5th December 2024
Membership benefits

Membership benefits

The benefits of becoming a FFETA member
5th December 2024
Points to remember

Points to remember

Points to remember with regards to your membership
5th December 2024
Polokwane function - fun for all!

Polokwane function - fun for all!

The red carpet was rolled out again, this time in Polokwane
9th October 2024
North West Province FFETA Function

North West Province FFETA Function

The fairy tale castle of Excalibur hosted the North West Province FFETA function recently in Rustenburg
29th August 2024
SANS Updates

SANS Updates

SANS 1475 Part 2 – Hose Reels and Hydrants has now officially been published and is available for purchase on the SABS store website.
14th August 2024
QCTO Update

QCTO Update

This has been a long and lengthy process but will eventually lead to all those in the industry having a recognised trade
14th August 2024
The inglorius fireball

The inglorius fireball

This has now been around for a number of years and once again, we would like to inform all FFETA members that this is not approved
14th August 2024
Durban function

Durban function

The red carpet appeared again and this time, we have photos of the well dressed guests tripping the light fantastic
14th August 2024
FFETA Events

FFETA Events

Dates for the rest of the year ...
14th August 2024
Points to remember

Points to remember

Some bits and pieces for your information
14th August 2024
PE/Gqeberha Function

PE/Gqeberha Function

Once again, we rolled out the red carpet at the Beach Hotel
14th August 2024
Standards and more

Standards and more

Up to date information applicable to the fire industry
16th May 2024
Possible Fraudulent Letter

Possible Fraudulent Letter

We were informed that there had been a potentially fraudulent letter issued on an SABS letterhead
16th May 2024
Advantages of Merseta registration

Advantages of Merseta registration

Companies that are registered with MERSETA would be able to benefit financially
16th May 2024
Points to remember

Points to remember

Some bits and pieces for your information
16th May 2024
FFETA Events

FFETA Events

We will be holding our Nights with the Stars around the country following on from the success of Cape Town
16th May 2024
FFETA launches 50th Anniversary Year

FFETA launches 50th Anniversary Year

Saturday 18th November, saw The Indaba Hotel in Fourways host FFETA’s Black Tie Function to launch the start of its celebrations for its 50 years as an Association.
29th November 2023
FFETA 50th Anniversary photo booth pictures

FFETA 50th Anniversary photo booth pictures

All your photo booth pictures to enjoy and download
29th November 2023
Standards and more

Standards and more

Up to date information applicable to the fire industry
29th August 2023
Site control aka monthly inspections

Site control aka monthly inspections

As service providers to the fire industry, we often offer the service of Site Control to our customers, but do we action it as per the relevant national standard requirements?
29th August 2023
A-OSH Expo

A-OSH Expo

For the the first time. FFETA had its own stand at the exhibition which took place early in June.
29th August 2023
FFETA Functions

FFETA Functions

Member functions have been held in Cape Town, PE, Durban and Rustenburg. These have proved immensely successful with giveaways as well as the lucky draw
29th August 2023
Useful information

Useful information

Extra bits to keep you informed
29th August 2023
FFETA Golf Day 2023

FFETA Golf Day 2023

We were lucky to have perfect weather for our second FFETA charity golf day, held on Friday 12 May 2023.
7th June 2023
Standards and more

Standards and more

Up to date information applicable to the fire industry
4th May 2023
Non-compliant mild Steel CO2 extinguishers

Non-compliant mild Steel CO2 extinguishers

1475 SAQCC Fire registered technicians are reminded not to service and sign off on mild steel CO2 extinguishers which were not revalidated during the exemption period ending in December 2020.
4th May 2023
FFETA's Charity Golf Day

FFETA's Charity Golf Day

Following on the success of last year’s Golf Day - this will be held on Friday, 12 May at Blue Valley Hills
4th May 2023
FFETA Functions

FFETA Functions

Member functions will continue to be held around the country during this year
4th May 2023
DCP Extinguishers - not all the same

DCP Extinguishers - not all the same

A key factor when owning a DCP Extinguisher is to take special note of the manufacturing specifications
4th May 2023
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About us

FFETA was formed in 1973 for the benefit of manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers of fire fighting equipment and their customers.

Our main aims are to inform members and encourage customer satisfaction through product integrity and our Code of Conduct.

We are committed to promoting high standards in equipment, workmanship, maintenance and service to the public – and ethical conduct within the industry. We also take the responsibility of eradicating any harmful business practices that might affect the industry.

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  • Address: 1st Floor West
    Helvetia House
    Greenvale Road
    Wilbart, Germiston

    Postal: Postnet Suite #86
    Private Bag X10020
    Edenvale 1610

  • Phone: +27 11 455 3157

  • Fax: +27 11 455 4126

  • Email: rosemary@saqccfire.co.za

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