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Retired Chief Fire Officer Danie Wilds receives award for "Excellence in Tuition and Module Design"
Retired Chief Fire Officer Danie Wilds, who is now involved with Stadio Higher Education as a lecturer and in the development of study materials, recently received the award for "Excellence in Tuition and Module Design."
"I am very grateful, proud and feel extremely privileged to receive this award," were Danie's humble words.
Stadio's offering of Fire Service qualifications originated from a request by the Southern African Emergency Services Institute (SAESI) and an agreement made at that time to develop Fire Service qualifications to replace the qualifications offered by SAESI for nearly sixty years with SAQAaccredited qualifications.
With a 45-year career culminating in the role of Chief Fire Officer Danie Wilds brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to fire service education. His expertise is reflected in numerous authored, compiled and edited study manuals, including the renowned STADIO fire-related study guides.
Additionally, his contributions extend to published magazine articles and a 33-year involvement with the examinations and activities of the SAESI Education Committee, culminating in a welldeserved life membership.
His passion lies in nurturing the next generation of fire service leaders. As a lecturer, he is committed to enhancing students' knowledge of Fire Technology, Fire Safety and Fire Science Management, inspiring them to become competent and effective officers.
His ultimate goal is to equip students with the skills and understanding necessary to excel in their careers and elevate the standard of community service.
Danie makes it very clear that being involved in the development and training of firefighters is a great pleasure and a privilege.
He enjoys it immensely, although he hopes that the younger generation will soon take over from him and be equally passionate about developing our firefighters and officers.
He will always remember the highly skilled members in the fire services and their sense of professional purpose and commitment to a common goal.
