The year is 1959. For the past 41 years, it’s been almost impossible to provide firemen in South Africa with the tools to obtain a recognised technical qualification. Be it due to language barriers, or a lack of textbooks, pursuing these qualifications seems to be more trouble than it’s worth. Enter Southern African Emergency Service Institute (SAESI)– by far the most successful outlet for firemen to finally gain access to the necessary resources to uphold the protection of life, property, and the environment. Join us as we delve into how SAESI set out to shape the future of South Africa’s emergency services. Since its inception over 60 years ago, SAESI has been avidly focused on one core mission – to act as a member driven professional organisation centered on the safety of the community, and the aspirations of its members throughout every aspect of emergency services. Despite facing a multitude of challenges along the way, namely South Africa’s former aversion to trespassing on the prerogative of the British and Commonwealth organisations within the sector, SAESI relentlessly pursued the hope that a new approach towards emergency services could be cultivated. The result is what we see today. Following its establishment, SAESI has acted as a steadfast means to uplift, develop, and recognise those seeking a future within emergency services. As such, it’s managed to help individuals gain the necessary qualifications to excel, with fire fighter and emergency responder roles still remaining close to its heart to this day. In addition to this impressive feat, SAESI’s hard work has acted as a catalyst for change within the sector. As a result, SAESI is now recognised as a Professional Body by the South African Qualifications Authority, which just stands as a testament to how much it’s accomplished in regards to its mission. This isn’t its only achievement, however. Not only was SAESI the first organisation to establish South African Qualification for South African requirements in the fire industry, but its commitment towards its objectives saw it rise to the position of being the first organisation to bring International Recognised Skills Programs and Qualifications to South Africa. Whether this takes the form of the NFPA Standards or the IFSAC Certification, SAESI has managed to overcome every hurdle imaginable in order to achieve such incredible feats. And, as though that wasn’t impressive enough, SAESI has even more successful ventures under its belt. Now a recognised Non-Profit company who’s established the benchmark upon which current qualifications from Academic Institutions and Occupational Qualifications are derived from, SAESI has become a one-of-a-kind collective that’s managed to consistently demonstrate its passion, dedication, and unrelenting nature. Though it may have been easy to give in to its opposition and leave the fate of the sector to time and hope, SAESI proactively sought out a means to elicit change. Now, South Africa has access to essential emergency services qualifications – something that benefits just about everyone within the region. As a close-knit community of individuals relying on their brilliance to safeguard the lives of people in danger, the team behind SAESI has served as a reminder that nothing is impossible. It’s proven what can happen if you stick to your goals and pursue them, no matter the opposition. SAESI’s story is a tale of overcoming trials and tribulations for the betterment of the industry it desperately seeks to serve, and how no feat should be considered impossible. Now, SAESI is a globally recognised, award-winning collective that’s continuously promoting excellence at every turn, and we’re beyond proud to be a part of its journey. Contact: SAESI House Company: Southern African Emergency Services Ins Web Address: https://www.saesi.com/ Jun23739 Best Emergency Services Training Provider 2023 - South Africa
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