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24/7 Emergency Response in Chegutu

Chegutu Rural District Council provides comprehensive emergency services through our dedicated Fire and Ambulance departments. Our trained professionals are ready to respond to emergencies anytime, anywhere within our jurisdiction to protect lives and property.

Fire & Rescue Services

Fire Emergency Response

  •   Structural firefighting
  •   Bush and veld fire control
  •   Hazardous materials incidents
  •   Industrial fire protection

Rescue Operations

  •   Road traffic accident extrication
  •   Building collapse response
  •   Water rescue operations
  •   Animal rescue services

Fire Prevention

  •   Fire safety inspections
  •   Fire prevention education
  •   Building plan fire safety review
  •   Fire hydrant maintenance

Emergency Medical Services

Ambulance Services

  •   24/7 emergency medical response
  •   Advanced life support
  •   Patient transport to hospitals
  •   Inter-facility transfers

Community Health Emergency

  •   Mass casualty incident response
  •   Disease outbreak support
  •   Disaster medical response
  •   Public health emergencies

Emergency Contact Numbers

Fire Emergency

Dial: 993 or 0242-999-111

24-hour emergency line

Ambulance

Dial: 994 or 0242-999-222

24-hour medical emergency

General Emergency

Dial: 999 or 0242-999-999

All emergency services

Emergency Preparedness Tips

What to do in case of fire
  1. Raise the alarm and call emergency services
  2. Evacuate the building immediately
  3. Use fire extinguishers only for small contained fires
  4. Never use elevators during a fire
  5. Stay low to avoid smoke inhalation
First aid basics while waiting for ambulance
  1. Check the scene for safety before approaching
  2. Call for professional medical help immediately
  3. Perform CPR if trained and if patient isn't breathing
  4. Stop bleeding by applying direct pressure
  5. Keep the patient warm and comfortable
How to report an emergency
  1. Stay calm and call the appropriate emergency number
  2. Provide your exact location (address/landmarks)
  3. Describe the nature of the emergency
  4. Report number of people involved/injured
  5. Follow instructions from emergency dispatcher

Emergency Service Stations

Main Fire Station

123 Central Avenue, Chegutu CBD

Open 24 hours

Ambulance Base

Chegutu District Hospital Complex

Open 24 hours

Download Resources

  • CHEGUTU RDC MASTER PLAN
    Last update 12, 2025 Download
  • CHEGUTU RDC APPLICATION FORM
    Last update 12, 2025 Download

In Emergency
Dial 999 Immediately

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