Wynand Engelbrecht

68, Male

Gauteng

South Africa

Profile Information:

Type of Organization: Other Fire Department, N/A
Job Function: Fire Chief / Chief of Department, Other
Years in Fire/EMS:: 30
Primary Fire/EMS Department:: National Commander of the UPN Fire Volunteer Campaign
Other Past or Current Departments and Organizations: Sandton Fire Dept (SA) Divisional Commander
Midrand (SA) Fire Chief
Roodepoort (SA) Divisional Commander
My Training:: Intensive training as fire-fighter/ paramedic. 9 yrs of academic study. BSc Fire Tech and 3 Yr Diploma (Fire Tech).
About Me:: I was appointed Head of Department at age 28 - the youngest professional fire chief ever in South Africa. During our very stormy political eighties (before the release of Mr Mandela) I commanded a task force of 180 fire-fighters/paramedics - attended to approx 800 structural fires and 7,000 injured/DOA in seven years.
Day Job:: Fire Safety Consultant
Relationship Status:: Married
Why I Joined Fire/EMS: I joined as a military fire recruit during my military training in 1973. Loved it ever since. I am the founder and National Commander of the UPN Fire Volunteer campaign.
Why I Love Fire/EMS: It's still boiling in my veins, saturating my soul after so many years!