Our History
FFA GROUP TO KISHUGU
Kishugu’s origins can be traced to the Forest Fire Association, established in 1991. In 2003, the association was awarded the first tender to implement South Africa’s Working on Fire programme, bringing together aerial firefighting and ground-based fire management resources.
Forest Air and EnviroNet Solutions contributed specialist services to this work. As the programme developed, these capabilities were brought together within the FFA Group, creating a foundation for the group’s subsequent growth.
In 2014, the FFA Group rebranded as Kishugu. Its involvement in Working on Fire formed an important chapter in the group’s development, contributing to its experience in integrated fire management and skills development.
This programme-management role is part of Kishugu’s history. Today, the group builds on its experience through specialist aviation, fleet solutions and training services for public and private sector clients.
Kishugu Group Profile
Kishugu is a leading private Integrated Fire Management Solutions (IFMS) company in the world.
Our Future
Climate change and forestry mechanisation are expected to “change the game” for fighting forest fires, creating a need for a specialised fire management capacity. Kishugu®’s mission is to roll out its Integrated Fire Management Service (IFMS) model, developed in South Africa, to the rest of the world to meet this need.
About Us
Kishugu Holdings (Pty) Ltd, under its subsidiaries, provide, among other services, the most effective Fire Management System in the world. We subscribe to the rationale of accountability, teamwork, excellence, adaptability and making a difference in the lives of people, the environment and planet.