The AMS in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health shares a common humanitarian vision to provide an excellent aero-medical service to the communities of the Western Cape.
Cape Town base operates a AW119ke helicopter with highly skilled rescue crew. The helicopters are fitted with hoist and sling operations. In addition we operate a PC12 fixed wing aircraft as an air ambulance. The crew on board the aircraft are dedicated volunteers such as doctors, paramedics, nurses and pilots who contribute their time and expertise.
Another exciting new development is the establishment of the National Operations Centre (NOC) that will monitor operations countrywide and allow the AMS to streamline the usage of all resources. This will enable us to raise the bar on the quality of service offered to our clients and the South African community as a whole.
AMS works closely with rescue organisations such as WSAR, NSRI, MSCA, TMHC, Hamnet, Cape 4x4 clubs and many others. The cohesion and mutual support that these organisations display when working together is highlighted in the passion and dedication of the staff concerned as their common priority is to offer relief to human suffering in the time of need. We have formed a fruitful working relationship with the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT). The AMS plays an active role in the development of the paramedics they train and thereby creating an available pool of qualified professionals with a firm background in the aviation and EMS fields.
Cape Town Fleet
AgustaWestland 119Ke Rotor Wing (single engine)
- Air Ambulance and Rescue
- Fully equipped with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior, with sling and winch capacity with emergency floatation gear for operations over the sea.
- Cruises at 250km/hr, operating radius of 200km, but can be utilised for further distances.
- Has a capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher.
- Utilised for mountain and surf rescues, as well as inter-hospital transfers and primary calls.
AgustaWestland 119Ke Rotor Wing (single engine)
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AgustaWestland 119Ke Rotor Wing (single engine)
- Air Ambulance and Rescue
- Fully equipped with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior, with sling and winch capacity with emergency floatation gear for operations over the sea.
- Cruises at 250km/hr, operating radius of 200km, but can be utilised for further distances.
- Has a capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher.
- Utilised for mountain and surf rescues, as well as inter-hospital transfers and primary calls.
AgustaWestland 119Ke Rotor Wing (single engine)
- Air Ambulance and Rescue
- Fully equipped with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior, with sling and winch capacity with emergency floatation gear for operations over the sea.
- Cruises at 250km/hr, operating radius of 200km, but can be utilised for further distances.
- Has a capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher.
- Utilised for mountain and surf rescues, as well as inter-hospital transfers and primary calls.
Pilatus PC-12 Fixed Wing (single turbine)
- Fully equipped, 24-hour Air Ambulance, with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior.
- Nine seater / with a capacity of up to three stretcher patients.
- Pressurised cabin.
- Cruises at ±450km/hr, can reach altitude of 30 000 ft, ideal operating range > 250km.
- Perfect for short strip-landings.
- Utilised for transporting personnel on the outreach service.
Pilatus PC-12 Fixed Wing (single turbine)
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Pilatus PC-12 Fixed Wing (single turbine)
- Fully equipped, 24-hour Air Ambulance, with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior.
- Nine seater / with a capacity of up to three stretcher patients.
- Pressurised cabin.
- Cruises at ±450km/hr, can reach altitude of 30 000 ft, ideal operating range > 250km.
- Perfect for short strip-landings.
- Utilised for transporting personnel on the outreach service.
Pilatus PC-12 Fixed Wing (single turbine)
- Fully equipped, 24-hour Air Ambulance, with a dedicated, mobile intensive care-type interior.
- Nine seater / with a capacity of up to three stretcher patients.
- Pressurised cabin.
- Cruises at ±450km/hr, can reach altitude of 30 000 ft, ideal operating range > 250km.
- Perfect for short strip-landings.
- Utilised for transporting personnel on the outreach service.
Cape Town Team
Nozibongo Nopote
General Assistant
Nozibongo Nopote
Nozibongo Nopote
General Assistant
Nozibongo Nopote
General Assistant
General Assistant
Stephen Ontong
Base Supervisor/Flight Paramedic
Stephen Ontong
Stephen Ontong
Base Supervisor/Flight Paramedic
Stephen Ontong
Base Supervisor/Flight Paramedic
Base Supervisor/Flight Paramedic
Francois Du Toit
Rotor Wing Pilot & Safety Manager
Francois Du Toit
Francois Du Toit
Rotor Wing Pilot & Safety Manager
Francois Du Toit
Rotor Wing Pilot & Safety Manager
Rotor Wing Pilot & Safety Manager
Lindsey Cyster
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Lindsey Cyster
Lindsey Cyster
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Lindsey Cyster
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Jonathan Groenewald
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), External Load Operator (ELO)
Jonathan Groenewald
Jonathan Groenewald
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), External Load Operator (ELO)
Jonathan Groenewald
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), External Load Operator (ELO)
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), External Load Operator (ELO)
David Bruiners
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
David Bruiners
David Bruiners
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
David Bruiners
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT), External Load Operator (ELO)
Shukri Petersen
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Shukri Petersen
Shukri Petersen
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Shukri Petersen
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Ayesha Allies
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Ayesha Allies
Ayesha Allies
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Ayesha Allies
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Jocelyn Park-Ross
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Jocelyn Park-Ross
Jocelyn Park-Ross
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Jocelyn Park-Ross
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Danie Laubscher
Senior Fixed Wing Pilot
Danie Laubscher
Danie Laubscher
Senior Fixed Wing Pilot
Danie Laubscher
Senior Fixed Wing Pilot
Senior Fixed Wing Pilot
Euston del Carme
Fixed Wing Pilot
Euston del Carme
Euston del Carme
Fixed Wing Pilot
Euston del Carme
Fixed Wing Pilot
Fixed Wing Pilot
Marichen De Bruyn
Administrative Assistant
Marichen De Bruyn
Marichen De Bruyn
Administrative Assistant
Marichen De Bruyn
Administrative Assistant
Administrative Assistant
Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Gary Whittaker
Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Gary Whittaker
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Emergency Care Technician (ECT)
Amy Lagesse
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Amy Lagesse
Amy Lagesse
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Amy Lagesse
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP)
Cape Town Messages
18 WESTERN CAPE REVIEW
The aero-medical service as provided by AMS is critical in ensuring that all the citizens of the Western Cape have equitable access to all levels of acute specialised care (including timely access to tertiary and specialised care) regardless of their financial status, insurance status and geographic location. In addition, the judicious use of an aero-medical platform for the execution of long distance transfers ensures that ambulance resource availability is at an optimum in smaller less well-resourced communities. This partnership with AMS extends beyond 40 years and is one of the key factors for the success of the programme. During the 2013/2014 cycle, this service (fixed wing and aero-medical) performed 1215 missions transporting 1388 patients to secondary and tertiary care facilities. 83 rescue missions resulted in 59 patients being rescued from wilderness areas or the sea. In the process, this was achieved through covering 182 943 kilometres by the fixed-wing and 1131 hours of flight by the Helicopter programme.
Dr Shaheem de Vries
Head: Emergency Medical Services
Western Cape Government Health
Cape Town Gallery
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
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National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
National Minister of Health open first conference focusing on aero-medicine
Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi, National Minister of Health opened this first of its kind conference – Aeromed Africa 2012- proudly hosted by the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). The conference took place from the 13th – 16th March 2012 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Aeromed Africa 2012 highlighted the gap in the aero-medical industry which provides medical and healthcare information to African & Developing countries which provides a tool to create accessibility to healthcare for all. Topics covered by Top International & local experts in the field included clinical, technical, regulatory, training and health systems. The conference focussed on the pre hospital care environment, mountain and sea rescue as well as the impact that aero medical services can make in creating access to elective and preventative healthcare by way of a structured “Flying Doctor Service”, provided a forum for organisations to share their experiences and learn from each other. It was an ideal networking opportunity for organisations, Government representatives, suppliers and other interested parties.
67 minutes, Celebrating Mandela Day
We were privileged to visit Eyethu Educare Centre at the Delft Community Library on Mandela Day. We devoted our 67 minutes making soup and distributing it to these precious little ones! We paid a visit to Delft Police Station to thank them for keeping our community safe!
May the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela echo in our hearts forever. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela
67 minutes, Celebrating Mandela Day
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67 minutes, Celebrating Mandela Day
We were privileged to visit Eyethu Educare Centre at the Delft Community Library on Mandela Day. We devoted our 67 minutes making soup and distributing it to these precious little ones! We paid a visit to Delft Police Station to thank them for keeping our community safe!
May the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela echo in our hearts forever. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela
67 minutes, Celebrating Mandela Day
We were privileged to visit Eyethu Educare Centre at the Delft Community Library on Mandela Day. We devoted our 67 minutes making soup and distributing it to these precious little ones! We paid a visit to Delft Police Station to thank them for keeping our community safe!
May the wise words of the late Nelson Mandela echo in our hearts forever. “What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead”. Nelson Mandela
Aero-Medical Rescue Training Week
To kick start the Air Mercy Service’s (AMS) celebration of 45 years of service delivery this year, The AMS and the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proud to present a Rescue Training Week taking place from the 11th of April to the 15th of April 2011. The objective of this training week is to expand the operational envelope of the METRO/AMS Rescue Service; to increase the capabilities and improve the skill levels of the rescue personnel and to raise the overall standard of rescue operations in the Western Cape through benchmarking with internationally best practice organizations.
Participants include local paramedics from METRO and AMS flight crew, as well representatives from Wilderness Search & Rescue (WSAR), the Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA), High Angle Rescue Team (HART), South African Civil Aviation Authority, South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Air Force (SAAF), EMS Colleges and Universities, Heads of Departments and General Managers from other National Provincial EMS Services.
The week comprised of both a theoretical component and practical aero-medical rescue training exercises, with a presentation by an international guest Oliver Kreuzer from Switzerland. Oliver is an instructor at the Alphin Rescue Centre and a Rescue Paramedic and Hoist Operator for Air Zermatt based in Switzerland. The Alphin Rescue Centre is a mountain search and rescue unit dedicated to saving lives through search and rescue, and mountain safety education based in Switzerland. He also holds an International Certificate of Emergency Mountain Medicine. Oliver will share his knowledge and expertise on the subject throughout the week.
The Rescue Programme in Cape Town has been in existence since 2002 and in the Eden/Central Karoo District for the past three years. We are proud to be associated with the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services in order to bring this critical service to the community of the Western Cape. Most of the practical training sessions will take place on Table Mountain where during the past nine years approximately 400 aero-medical rescues were undertaken.
Ashwin Krishna, National Operations Manager for AMS, said “there is a great need for a rescue service to cover the entire country. Not much is understood about the complexity and commitment involved in the implementation of an aero-medical rescue program. The intention of the AMS is to share knowledge on the options available and the associated costs involved as well as other variables that have an impact on an aero-medical system and to create an opportunity for this kind of program to cover a wider portion of the country to adequately address the aero-medical needs across South Africa”.
This year AMS celebrates 45 years of caring, commitment and saving lives. Since its inception in 1966 the AMS has grown into a remarkable aero-medical organization which strives to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of all communities, facilitate access to equitable and effective healthcare and the provision of other associated humanitarian services.
Aero-Medical Rescue Training Week
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Aero-Medical Rescue Training Week
To kick start the Air Mercy Service’s (AMS) celebration of 45 years of service delivery this year, The AMS and the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proud to present a Rescue Training Week taking place from the 11th of April to the 15th of April 2011. The objective of this training week is to expand the operational envelope of the METRO/AMS Rescue Service; to increase the capabilities and improve the skill levels of the rescue personnel and to raise the overall standard of rescue operations in the Western Cape through benchmarking with internationally best practice organizations.
Participants include local paramedics from METRO and AMS flight crew, as well representatives from Wilderness Search & Rescue (WSAR), the Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA), High Angle Rescue Team (HART), South African Civil Aviation Authority, South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Air Force (SAAF), EMS Colleges and Universities, Heads of Departments and General Managers from other National Provincial EMS Services.
The week comprised of both a theoretical component and practical aero-medical rescue training exercises, with a presentation by an international guest Oliver Kreuzer from Switzerland. Oliver is an instructor at the Alphin Rescue Centre and a Rescue Paramedic and Hoist Operator for Air Zermatt based in Switzerland. The Alphin Rescue Centre is a mountain search and rescue unit dedicated to saving lives through search and rescue, and mountain safety education based in Switzerland. He also holds an International Certificate of Emergency Mountain Medicine. Oliver will share his knowledge and expertise on the subject throughout the week.
The Rescue Programme in Cape Town has been in existence since 2002 and in the Eden/Central Karoo District for the past three years. We are proud to be associated with the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services in order to bring this critical service to the community of the Western Cape. Most of the practical training sessions will take place on Table Mountain where during the past nine years approximately 400 aero-medical rescues were undertaken.
Ashwin Krishna, National Operations Manager for AMS, said “there is a great need for a rescue service to cover the entire country. Not much is understood about the complexity and commitment involved in the implementation of an aero-medical rescue program. The intention of the AMS is to share knowledge on the options available and the associated costs involved as well as other variables that have an impact on an aero-medical system and to create an opportunity for this kind of program to cover a wider portion of the country to adequately address the aero-medical needs across South Africa”.
This year AMS celebrates 45 years of caring, commitment and saving lives. Since its inception in 1966 the AMS has grown into a remarkable aero-medical organization which strives to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of all communities, facilitate access to equitable and effective healthcare and the provision of other associated humanitarian services.
Aero-Medical Rescue Training Week
To kick start the Air Mercy Service’s (AMS) celebration of 45 years of service delivery this year, The AMS and the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is proud to present a Rescue Training Week taking place from the 11th of April to the 15th of April 2011. The objective of this training week is to expand the operational envelope of the METRO/AMS Rescue Service; to increase the capabilities and improve the skill levels of the rescue personnel and to raise the overall standard of rescue operations in the Western Cape through benchmarking with internationally best practice organizations.
Participants include local paramedics from METRO and AMS flight crew, as well representatives from Wilderness Search & Rescue (WSAR), the Mountain Club of South Africa (MCSA), High Angle Rescue Team (HART), South African Civil Aviation Authority, South African Police Service (SAPS), South African Air Force (SAAF), EMS Colleges and Universities, Heads of Departments and General Managers from other National Provincial EMS Services.
The week comprised of both a theoretical component and practical aero-medical rescue training exercises, with a presentation by an international guest Oliver Kreuzer from Switzerland. Oliver is an instructor at the Alphin Rescue Centre and a Rescue Paramedic and Hoist Operator for Air Zermatt based in Switzerland. The Alphin Rescue Centre is a mountain search and rescue unit dedicated to saving lives through search and rescue, and mountain safety education based in Switzerland. He also holds an International Certificate of Emergency Mountain Medicine. Oliver will share his knowledge and expertise on the subject throughout the week.
The Rescue Programme in Cape Town has been in existence since 2002 and in the Eden/Central Karoo District for the past three years. We are proud to be associated with the Western Cape METRO Emergency Medical Services in order to bring this critical service to the community of the Western Cape. Most of the practical training sessions will take place on Table Mountain where during the past nine years approximately 400 aero-medical rescues were undertaken.
Ashwin Krishna, National Operations Manager for AMS, said “there is a great need for a rescue service to cover the entire country. Not much is understood about the complexity and commitment involved in the implementation of an aero-medical rescue program. The intention of the AMS is to share knowledge on the options available and the associated costs involved as well as other variables that have an impact on an aero-medical system and to create an opportunity for this kind of program to cover a wider portion of the country to adequately address the aero-medical needs across South Africa”.
This year AMS celebrates 45 years of caring, commitment and saving lives. Since its inception in 1966 the AMS has grown into a remarkable aero-medical organization which strives to contribute to the improvement in the quality of life of all communities, facilitate access to equitable and effective healthcare and the provision of other associated humanitarian services.
Discovery Fund 2010 Donation
Ms Ruth Lewin (Head: Corporate Sustainability Discovery) handed over an Advanced Life Support Jump bag valued at R2 000 to Ashwin Krishna (Operations Manager) and Andre Oliphant (Cape Town Base Manager) as a gesture of goodwill to mark Discovery's donation of R350 000 to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS).
The grant is a contribution towards the purchasing of medical equipment in the Western Cape. In order to maintain the expansion of our services the AMS relies on funding such as this for medical equipment and infrastructure development as well as other associated sponsorships to improve our service.
The AMS works in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Metro Emergency Medical Services to provide an air ambulance and rescue service to the communities of the Western Cape. In the Western Cape the AMS has bases in Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
Discovery Fund 2010 Donation
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Discovery Fund 2010 Donation
Ms Ruth Lewin (Head: Corporate Sustainability Discovery) handed over an Advanced Life Support Jump bag valued at R2 000 to Ashwin Krishna (Operations Manager) and Andre Oliphant (Cape Town Base Manager) as a gesture of goodwill to mark Discovery's donation of R350 000 to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS).
The grant is a contribution towards the purchasing of medical equipment in the Western Cape. In order to maintain the expansion of our services the AMS relies on funding such as this for medical equipment and infrastructure development as well as other associated sponsorships to improve our service.
The AMS works in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Metro Emergency Medical Services to provide an air ambulance and rescue service to the communities of the Western Cape. In the Western Cape the AMS has bases in Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
Discovery Fund 2010 Donation
Ms Ruth Lewin (Head: Corporate Sustainability Discovery) handed over an Advanced Life Support Jump bag valued at R2 000 to Ashwin Krishna (Operations Manager) and Andre Oliphant (Cape Town Base Manager) as a gesture of goodwill to mark Discovery's donation of R350 000 to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS).
The grant is a contribution towards the purchasing of medical equipment in the Western Cape. In order to maintain the expansion of our services the AMS relies on funding such as this for medical equipment and infrastructure development as well as other associated sponsorships to improve our service.
The AMS works in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Metro Emergency Medical Services to provide an air ambulance and rescue service to the communities of the Western Cape. In the Western Cape the AMS has bases in Cape Town and Oudtshoorn.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
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Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2008
The AMS would like to take this opportunity to thank all the staff and volunteers that participated in the Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour. A special thank you to Medscheme for the sponsorship of the AMS cycling kit as well as the support teams that cheered the riders along the way and welcomed them at the finish.
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service is a non-profit organisation operating in the Western Cape, Northern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal, Mpumalanga and the Free State Provinces, providing an air ambulance network, rural health outreach and emergency rescue service to metropolitan areas and remote rural communities. In each province the AMS works in conjunction with the Provincial Departments of Health.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
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Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Pick n Pay Cape Argus Cycle Tour 2009
After what has been described as the ‘most gruelling Cape Argus Cycle Tour' ever, we are proud to say well done to all our cyclists for venturing into the howling wind on Sunday, 08 March 2009 to participate in the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour. To our support team who cheered our cyclists along the way, thank you for your contribution for making the day a success.
A special word of thanks to our sponsors: Be Safe Paramedical Supplies, Welch Allyn and Africon for sponsoring the AMS cycling kit as well as the support team golf shirts and caps. Without your support this event would not have been possible.
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
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Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
Sea Rescue - Hout Bay
Hout Bay fisherman missing after boat capsizes
Photographer: Andrew Ingram
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Today we visit a town situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatze River in KwaZulu-Natal – Richards Bay; which gives it one of the country’s largest harbours. Fitness fanatic Brad Kinsey who knows the dirt roads pretty well of Richards Bay, is one of the organisation’s helicopter pilots. Here’s a look into his life…
How long have you been with AMS? “Next month it will be five years! When I first joined AMS I don’t think anybody thought I’d last this long in the Bay! Coming from Jozi to the Bay…that’s a big change!”
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Jo’burg and lived there all my life until moving to Richards Bay which took three years before it was actually official. So a lot of travelling up and down between home and work! I’ve always wanted to be a pilot, first the thought of Boeings, then the teenage years hit with the thought of fighter jets and then a helicopter flip changed all of that… I was sold, helicopters it will be! Then I saw the price tag for a licence…ummmm… ok!! I worked for National Airways Corporation (NAC) as an apprentice for a year after school which just made me more determined to fly but the price tag just became bigger so I decided to go study B.Com Sports Management at Rand Afrikaans Unoversity (RAU). During my degree I also did a personal training certificate and as I was finishing up my degree I started working as a trainer. As my personal training business grew I was able to start my pilot training with Henley Air at Rand Airport and eventually became a pilot! Whoohoo!! I worked for Matrix and Cartrack building my flying hours on night shifts while making people sweat and curse during the day until the opportunity to work for AMS came along.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was a Personal Fitness Trainer for about 12 years.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “For some reason the financial markets have appealed to me for a while now so I’d like to master the art of Trading!”
What do you do in your spare time? “Surprise, surprise…I love my gym!
I enjoy mountain biking as well, so all the dirt roads in the Bay’s forests are well ridden! I am a spinning instructor at the Richards Bay Virgin Active so I still get to scream (“motivate”) at people while they sweat it out! I also enjoy cooking…a little contradicting to the above!”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “It doesn’t look like it now but I received SA colours for natural bodybuilding when I was a junior… waaaaaayyy back in the day!!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Paperwork…I love paperwork! Said nobody, EVER! It doesn’t happen often for the Bay pilots but I really enjoy the few hot responses we get from time to time…it makes my blood rush!”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp…but it’s more about what’s inside the draws…”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston. Oh yes and Jennifer Aniston!”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I didn’t think…it takes about two hours to realise I’m actually awake.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There have been a few… Going Solo for the first time…I’m sure a lot of pilots would agree! Receiving South African colours for bodybuilding. Winning an overall category in joBerg2C (9 day mountain bike stage race-900kms) Buffalo category in 2014 & 2015.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Well… I am doing my lifelong dream of flying choppers but I recon been a killer trader would be a good job…dangerous but a bit of a rush! Maybe a pro mountain bike cyclist too!”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Woolworths Mint Choc Ice-cream!! That stuff is dangerous! And chocolate! Evils for a personal trainer! So my cheat days are big…really big!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercise and ice-cream! I confuse my poor body!”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Not to have expectations. Set your own standards and goals but not to have expectations! (That comes from my girlfriend, Chanelle).”
Any motto you live by? “It takes courage to push yourself to places you’ve never been before…to test your limits…to break through barriers…You either suffer the pain of discipline or the pain of regret! Pick a side…”
Team focus ...
Today we visit a town situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatze River in KwaZulu-Natal – Richards Bay; which gives it one of the country’s largest harbours. Fitness fanatic Brad Kinsey who knows the dirt roads pretty well of Richards Bay, is one of the organisation’s helicopter pilots. Here’s a look into his life…
How long have you been with AMS? “Next month it will be five years! When I first joined AMS I don’t think anybody thought I’d last this long in the Bay! Coming from Jozi to the Bay…that’s a big change!”
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Jo’burg and lived there all my life until moving to Richards Bay which took three years before it was actually official. So a lot of travelling up and down between home and work! I’ve always wanted to be a pilot, first the thought of Boeings, then the teenage years hit with the thought of fighter jets and then a helicopter flip changed all of that… I was sold, helicopters it will be! Then I saw the price tag for a licence…ummmm… ok!! I worked for National Airways Corporation (NAC) as an apprentice for a year after school which just made me more determined to fly but the price tag just became bigger so I decided to go study B.Com Sports Management at Rand Afrikaans Unoversity (RAU). During my degree I also did a personal training certificate and as I was finishing up my degree I started working as a trainer. As my personal training business grew I was able to start my pilot training with Henley Air at Rand Airport and eventually became a pilot! Whoohoo!! I worked for Matrix and Cartrack building my flying hours on night shifts while making people sweat and curse during the day until the opportunity to work for AMS came along.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was a Personal Fitness Trainer for about 12 years.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “For some reason the financial markets have appealed to me for a while now so I’d like to master the art of Trading!”
What do you do in your spare time? “Surprise, surprise…I love my gym!
I enjoy mountain biking as well, so all the dirt roads in the Bay’s forests are well ridden! I am a spinning instructor at the Richards Bay Virgin Active so I still get to scream (“motivate”) at people while they sweat it out! I also enjoy cooking…a little contradicting to the above!”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “It doesn’t look like it now but I received SA colours for natural bodybuilding when I was a junior… waaaaaayyy back in the day!!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Paperwork…I love paperwork! Said nobody, EVER! It doesn’t happen often for the Bay pilots but I really enjoy the few hot responses we get from time to time…it makes my blood rush!”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp…but it’s more about what’s inside the draws…”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston. Oh yes and Jennifer Aniston!”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I didn’t think…it takes about two hours to realise I’m actually awake.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There have been a few… Going Solo for the first time…I’m sure a lot of pilots would agree! Receiving South African colours for bodybuilding. Winning an overall category in joBerg2C (9 day mountain bike stage race-900kms) Buffalo category in 2014 & 2015.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Well… I am doing my lifelong dream of flying choppers but I recon been a killer trader would be a good job…dangerous but a bit of a rush! Maybe a pro mountain bike cyclist too!”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Woolworths Mint Choc Ice-cream!! That stuff is dangerous! And chocolate! Evils for a personal trainer! So my cheat days are big…really big!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercise and ice-cream! I confuse my poor body!”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Not to have expectations. Set your own standards and goals but not to have expectations! (That comes from my girlfriend, Chanelle).”
Any motto you live by? “It takes courage to push yourself to places you’ve never been before…to test your limits…to break through barriers…You either suffer the pain of discipline or the pain of regret! Pick a side…”
Team focus ...
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Team focus ...
Today we visit a town situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatze River in KwaZulu-Natal – Richards Bay; which gives it one of the country’s largest harbours. Fitness fanatic Brad Kinsey who knows the dirt roads pretty well of Richards Bay, is one of the organisation’s helicopter pilots. Here’s a look into his life…
How long have you been with AMS? “Next month it will be five years! When I first joined AMS I don’t think anybody thought I’d last this long in the Bay! Coming from Jozi to the Bay…that’s a big change!”
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Jo’burg and lived there all my life until moving to Richards Bay which took three years before it was actually official. So a lot of travelling up and down between home and work! I’ve always wanted to be a pilot, first the thought of Boeings, then the teenage years hit with the thought of fighter jets and then a helicopter flip changed all of that… I was sold, helicopters it will be! Then I saw the price tag for a licence…ummmm… ok!! I worked for National Airways Corporation (NAC) as an apprentice for a year after school which just made me more determined to fly but the price tag just became bigger so I decided to go study B.Com Sports Management at Rand Afrikaans Unoversity (RAU). During my degree I also did a personal training certificate and as I was finishing up my degree I started working as a trainer. As my personal training business grew I was able to start my pilot training with Henley Air at Rand Airport and eventually became a pilot! Whoohoo!! I worked for Matrix and Cartrack building my flying hours on night shifts while making people sweat and curse during the day until the opportunity to work for AMS came along.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was a Personal Fitness Trainer for about 12 years.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “For some reason the financial markets have appealed to me for a while now so I’d like to master the art of Trading!”
What do you do in your spare time? “Surprise, surprise…I love my gym!
I enjoy mountain biking as well, so all the dirt roads in the Bay’s forests are well ridden! I am a spinning instructor at the Richards Bay Virgin Active so I still get to scream (“motivate”) at people while they sweat it out! I also enjoy cooking…a little contradicting to the above!”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “It doesn’t look like it now but I received SA colours for natural bodybuilding when I was a junior… waaaaaayyy back in the day!!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Paperwork…I love paperwork! Said nobody, EVER! It doesn’t happen often for the Bay pilots but I really enjoy the few hot responses we get from time to time…it makes my blood rush!”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp…but it’s more about what’s inside the draws…”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston. Oh yes and Jennifer Aniston!”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I didn’t think…it takes about two hours to realise I’m actually awake.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There have been a few… Going Solo for the first time…I’m sure a lot of pilots would agree! Receiving South African colours for bodybuilding. Winning an overall category in joBerg2C (9 day mountain bike stage race-900kms) Buffalo category in 2014 & 2015.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Well… I am doing my lifelong dream of flying choppers but I recon been a killer trader would be a good job…dangerous but a bit of a rush! Maybe a pro mountain bike cyclist too!”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Woolworths Mint Choc Ice-cream!! That stuff is dangerous! And chocolate! Evils for a personal trainer! So my cheat days are big…really big!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercise and ice-cream! I confuse my poor body!”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Not to have expectations. Set your own standards and goals but not to have expectations! (That comes from my girlfriend, Chanelle).”
Any motto you live by? “It takes courage to push yourself to places you’ve never been before…to test your limits…to break through barriers…You either suffer the pain of discipline or the pain of regret! Pick a side…”
Team focus ...
Today we visit a town situated on a 30 square kilometre lagoon of the Mhlatze River in KwaZulu-Natal – Richards Bay; which gives it one of the country’s largest harbours. Fitness fanatic Brad Kinsey who knows the dirt roads pretty well of Richards Bay, is one of the organisation’s helicopter pilots. Here’s a look into his life…
How long have you been with AMS? “Next month it will be five years! When I first joined AMS I don’t think anybody thought I’d last this long in the Bay! Coming from Jozi to the Bay…that’s a big change!”
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Jo’burg and lived there all my life until moving to Richards Bay which took three years before it was actually official. So a lot of travelling up and down between home and work! I’ve always wanted to be a pilot, first the thought of Boeings, then the teenage years hit with the thought of fighter jets and then a helicopter flip changed all of that… I was sold, helicopters it will be! Then I saw the price tag for a licence…ummmm… ok!! I worked for National Airways Corporation (NAC) as an apprentice for a year after school which just made me more determined to fly but the price tag just became bigger so I decided to go study B.Com Sports Management at Rand Afrikaans Unoversity (RAU). During my degree I also did a personal training certificate and as I was finishing up my degree I started working as a trainer. As my personal training business grew I was able to start my pilot training with Henley Air at Rand Airport and eventually became a pilot! Whoohoo!! I worked for Matrix and Cartrack building my flying hours on night shifts while making people sweat and curse during the day until the opportunity to work for AMS came along.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was a Personal Fitness Trainer for about 12 years.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “For some reason the financial markets have appealed to me for a while now so I’d like to master the art of Trading!”
What do you do in your spare time? “Surprise, surprise…I love my gym!
I enjoy mountain biking as well, so all the dirt roads in the Bay’s forests are well ridden! I am a spinning instructor at the Richards Bay Virgin Active so I still get to scream (“motivate”) at people while they sweat it out! I also enjoy cooking…a little contradicting to the above!”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “It doesn’t look like it now but I received SA colours for natural bodybuilding when I was a junior… waaaaaayyy back in the day!!”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Paperwork…I love paperwork! Said nobody, EVER! It doesn’t happen often for the Bay pilots but I really enjoy the few hot responses we get from time to time…it makes my blood rush!”
What is on your bedside table? “A lamp…but it’s more about what’s inside the draws…”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston, Jennifer Aniston. Oh yes and Jennifer Aniston!”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I didn’t think…it takes about two hours to realise I’m actually awake.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There have been a few… Going Solo for the first time…I’m sure a lot of pilots would agree! Receiving South African colours for bodybuilding. Winning an overall category in joBerg2C (9 day mountain bike stage race-900kms) Buffalo category in 2014 & 2015.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “Well… I am doing my lifelong dream of flying choppers but I recon been a killer trader would be a good job…dangerous but a bit of a rush! Maybe a pro mountain bike cyclist too!”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Woolworths Mint Choc Ice-cream!! That stuff is dangerous! And chocolate! Evils for a personal trainer! So my cheat days are big…really big!”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Exercise and ice-cream! I confuse my poor body!”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Not to have expectations. Set your own standards and goals but not to have expectations! (That comes from my girlfriend, Chanelle).”
Any motto you live by? “It takes courage to push yourself to places you’ve never been before…to test your limits…to break through barriers…You either suffer the pain of discipline or the pain of regret! Pick a side…”
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Meet our team ...
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), Ruth Lackay is the newest addition to the Cape Town base team. Ayesha’s partner – as Ruth refers to herself has been with the organisation for one month and three days. She brings with her a wealth of experience gained working in Namibia, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Somalia to mention a few. Here’s what she has to say …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Somerset West, grew up in Firgrove/ Macassar. I studied at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), grateful it’s over!”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was a bartender at a golf course in Somerset West.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started for AMS? “Meeting Lindsey, after all she’s the AMS mascot and working with an exceptional group of highly skilled professionals…ESPECIALLY Ayesha!”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Eat without gaining weight…”
What do you do in your spare time? “Watch Nickelodeon, Sponge Bob mostly…I’ve discovered Telemundo in Somalia so I normally flip between breaks.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “My third name is Grace.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Having Jeffrey Persens (fixed wing pilot) mock me.”
What is on your bedside table? “Bedside lamp…and some anti-wrinkle cream to remove the three lines on my forehead after almost five years of sun damage in Afghanistan.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, TUPAC (I’m not too sure if Jonno might agree), Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Where am I…?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “EVERYDAY I’m happiest because I’m very blessed.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A farmer…I have no idea why.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “CHOCOLATE…I know I know I know, it’s bad for my health…I’ll schedule a dentist appointment ASAP.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Faith…there’s a higher power, no matter what your belief structure… wait my husband, if I don’t mention him and he reads this I’m sure he’ll have an issue.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Take your time…you’ll know when you’re ready (most things in my life).”
What animal best represents you and why? “Wolf…google it, but mostly cause of its relentlessness… I can function in a pack, but can lead if needs be.”
Any motto you live by? “Today might be your last…laugh uncontrollably, life is so damn short to be dreaming…instead live your dreams, if not…work hard until you’re able to live those dreams.”
Meet our team ...
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), Ruth Lackay is the newest addition to the Cape Town base team. Ayesha’s partner – as Ruth refers to herself has been with the organisation for one month and three days. She brings with her a wealth of experience gained working in Namibia, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Somalia to mention a few. Here’s what she has to say …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Somerset West, grew up in Firgrove/ Macassar. I studied at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), grateful it’s over!”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was a bartender at a golf course in Somerset West.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started for AMS? “Meeting Lindsey, after all she’s the AMS mascot and working with an exceptional group of highly skilled professionals…ESPECIALLY Ayesha!”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Eat without gaining weight…”
What do you do in your spare time? “Watch Nickelodeon, Sponge Bob mostly…I’ve discovered Telemundo in Somalia so I normally flip between breaks.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “My third name is Grace.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Having Jeffrey Persens (fixed wing pilot) mock me.”
What is on your bedside table? “Bedside lamp…and some anti-wrinkle cream to remove the three lines on my forehead after almost five years of sun damage in Afghanistan.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, TUPAC (I’m not too sure if Jonno might agree), Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Where am I…?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “EVERYDAY I’m happiest because I’m very blessed.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A farmer…I have no idea why.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “CHOCOLATE…I know I know I know, it’s bad for my health…I’ll schedule a dentist appointment ASAP.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Faith…there’s a higher power, no matter what your belief structure… wait my husband, if I don’t mention him and he reads this I’m sure he’ll have an issue.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Take your time…you’ll know when you’re ready (most things in my life).”
What animal best represents you and why? “Wolf…google it, but mostly cause of its relentlessness… I can function in a pack, but can lead if needs be.”
Any motto you live by? “Today might be your last…laugh uncontrollably, life is so damn short to be dreaming…instead live your dreams, if not…work hard until you’re able to live those dreams.”
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), Ruth Lackay is the newest addition to the Cape Town base team. Ayesha’s partner – as Ruth refers to herself has been with the organisation for one month and three days. She brings with her a wealth of experience gained working in Namibia, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Somalia to mention a few. Here’s what she has to say …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Somerset West, grew up in Firgrove/ Macassar. I studied at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), grateful it’s over!”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was a bartender at a golf course in Somerset West.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started for AMS? “Meeting Lindsey, after all she’s the AMS mascot and working with an exceptional group of highly skilled professionals…ESPECIALLY Ayesha!”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Eat without gaining weight…”
What do you do in your spare time? “Watch Nickelodeon, Sponge Bob mostly…I’ve discovered Telemundo in Somalia so I normally flip between breaks.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “My third name is Grace.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Having Jeffrey Persens (fixed wing pilot) mock me.”
What is on your bedside table? “Bedside lamp…and some anti-wrinkle cream to remove the three lines on my forehead after almost five years of sun damage in Afghanistan.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, TUPAC (I’m not too sure if Jonno might agree), Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Where am I…?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “EVERYDAY I’m happiest because I’m very blessed.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A farmer…I have no idea why.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “CHOCOLATE…I know I know I know, it’s bad for my health…I’ll schedule a dentist appointment ASAP.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Faith…there’s a higher power, no matter what your belief structure… wait my husband, if I don’t mention him and he reads this I’m sure he’ll have an issue.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Take your time…you’ll know when you’re ready (most things in my life).”
What animal best represents you and why? “Wolf…google it, but mostly cause of its relentlessness… I can function in a pack, but can lead if needs be.”
Any motto you live by? “Today might be your last…laugh uncontrollably, life is so damn short to be dreaming…instead live your dreams, if not…work hard until you’re able to live those dreams.”
Meet our team ...
Emergency Care Practitioner (ECP), Ruth Lackay is the newest addition to the Cape Town base team. Ayesha’s partner – as Ruth refers to herself has been with the organisation for one month and three days. She brings with her a wealth of experience gained working in Namibia, Madagascar, Afghanistan and Somalia to mention a few. Here’s what she has to say …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Somerset West, grew up in Firgrove/ Macassar. I studied at the Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT), grateful it’s over!”
Were you in any other trade before? “I was a bartender at a golf course in Somerset West.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started for AMS? “Meeting Lindsey, after all she’s the AMS mascot and working with an exceptional group of highly skilled professionals…ESPECIALLY Ayesha!”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Eat without gaining weight…”
What do you do in your spare time? “Watch Nickelodeon, Sponge Bob mostly…I’ve discovered Telemundo in Somalia so I normally flip between breaks.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “My third name is Grace.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Having Jeffrey Persens (fixed wing pilot) mock me.”
What is on your bedside table? “Bedside lamp…and some anti-wrinkle cream to remove the three lines on my forehead after almost five years of sun damage in Afghanistan.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Albert Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell, TUPAC (I’m not too sure if Jonno might agree), Martin Luther King Jr. and Muhammad Ali.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Where am I…?”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “EVERYDAY I’m happiest because I’m very blessed.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A farmer…I have no idea why.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “CHOCOLATE…I know I know I know, it’s bad for my health…I’ll schedule a dentist appointment ASAP.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “Faith…there’s a higher power, no matter what your belief structure… wait my husband, if I don’t mention him and he reads this I’m sure he’ll have an issue.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Take your time…you’ll know when you’re ready (most things in my life).”
What animal best represents you and why? “Wolf…google it, but mostly cause of its relentlessness… I can function in a pack, but can lead if needs be.”
Any motto you live by? “Today might be your last…laugh uncontrollably, life is so damn short to be dreaming…instead live your dreams, if not…work hard until you’re able to live those dreams.”
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Meet our team
Sybrandt Venter, helicopter pilot based at the AMS Richards Bay base is the newest addition to the AMS family. Here’s a look into the world of a man who once was a comic performer …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in the Blue Bull country, Pretoria and eventually matriculated in Lydenburg. I lived on a farm about 30 km outside of town. I started flying when I was 19 years old, which is 10 years ago this year.”
What do you do at AMS? “I am flying helicopter for AMS.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I briefly had a career as Chico the Clown in Spur while I was in high school. I decided to move up in the world and worked as a wedding DJ before I started flying.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “Best: I REALLY enjoy my job! Worst: Can’t think of anything.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Piloting a submarine.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I love doing research on world events/ financial markets. I study part time; BSc Mathematics and Economics.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I like pink drinks.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I enjoy making a difference in the world.”
What is on your bedside table? “A Bible and usually a cell phone charger.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Robert Kiyosaki, George Washington, Winston Churchill, General George S. Patton and John F Kennedy.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I have to write this reply to Venessa!”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I met Lana, my fiancé.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I’m torn between a Submarine Captain and an Alaskan crab fisherman.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I LOVE Tim Tams with coffee. (Google it...)”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The internet.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Never stop learning, always be teachable.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Leopard, I’m shy. I like eating a rooibok every now and then.”
Any motto you live by? “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke
Meet our team
Sybrandt Venter, helicopter pilot based at the AMS Richards Bay base is the newest addition to the AMS family. Here’s a look into the world of a man who once was a comic performer …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in the Blue Bull country, Pretoria and eventually matriculated in Lydenburg. I lived on a farm about 30 km outside of town. I started flying when I was 19 years old, which is 10 years ago this year.”
What do you do at AMS? “I am flying helicopter for AMS.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I briefly had a career as Chico the Clown in Spur while I was in high school. I decided to move up in the world and worked as a wedding DJ before I started flying.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “Best: I REALLY enjoy my job! Worst: Can’t think of anything.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Piloting a submarine.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I love doing research on world events/ financial markets. I study part time; BSc Mathematics and Economics.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I like pink drinks.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I enjoy making a difference in the world.”
What is on your bedside table? “A Bible and usually a cell phone charger.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Robert Kiyosaki, George Washington, Winston Churchill, General George S. Patton and John F Kennedy.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I have to write this reply to Venessa!”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I met Lana, my fiancé.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I’m torn between a Submarine Captain and an Alaskan crab fisherman.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I LOVE Tim Tams with coffee. (Google it...)”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The internet.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Never stop learning, always be teachable.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Leopard, I’m shy. I like eating a rooibok every now and then.”
Any motto you live by? “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke
Meet our team
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Meet our team
Sybrandt Venter, helicopter pilot based at the AMS Richards Bay base is the newest addition to the AMS family. Here’s a look into the world of a man who once was a comic performer …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in the Blue Bull country, Pretoria and eventually matriculated in Lydenburg. I lived on a farm about 30 km outside of town. I started flying when I was 19 years old, which is 10 years ago this year.”
What do you do at AMS? “I am flying helicopter for AMS.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I briefly had a career as Chico the Clown in Spur while I was in high school. I decided to move up in the world and worked as a wedding DJ before I started flying.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “Best: I REALLY enjoy my job! Worst: Can’t think of anything.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Piloting a submarine.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I love doing research on world events/ financial markets. I study part time; BSc Mathematics and Economics.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I like pink drinks.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I enjoy making a difference in the world.”
What is on your bedside table? “A Bible and usually a cell phone charger.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Robert Kiyosaki, George Washington, Winston Churchill, General George S. Patton and John F Kennedy.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I have to write this reply to Venessa!”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I met Lana, my fiancé.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I’m torn between a Submarine Captain and an Alaskan crab fisherman.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I LOVE Tim Tams with coffee. (Google it...)”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The internet.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Never stop learning, always be teachable.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Leopard, I’m shy. I like eating a rooibok every now and then.”
Any motto you live by? “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke
Meet our team
Sybrandt Venter, helicopter pilot based at the AMS Richards Bay base is the newest addition to the AMS family. Here’s a look into the world of a man who once was a comic performer …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in the Blue Bull country, Pretoria and eventually matriculated in Lydenburg. I lived on a farm about 30 km outside of town. I started flying when I was 19 years old, which is 10 years ago this year.”
What do you do at AMS? “I am flying helicopter for AMS.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I briefly had a career as Chico the Clown in Spur while I was in high school. I decided to move up in the world and worked as a wedding DJ before I started flying.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “Best: I REALLY enjoy my job! Worst: Can’t think of anything.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Piloting a submarine.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I love doing research on world events/ financial markets. I study part time; BSc Mathematics and Economics.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I like pink drinks.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “I enjoy making a difference in the world.”
What is on your bedside table? “A Bible and usually a cell phone charger.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Robert Kiyosaki, George Washington, Winston Churchill, General George S. Patton and John F Kennedy.”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I have to write this reply to Venessa!”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I met Lana, my fiancé.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I’m torn between a Submarine Captain and an Alaskan crab fisherman.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “I LOVE Tim Tams with coffee. (Google it...)”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The internet.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Never stop learning, always be teachable.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Leopard, I’m shy. I like eating a rooibok every now and then.”
Any motto you live by? “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” Edmund Burke
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Little cobra victim visits aero-medical team
Three year old Anina Mostert, is physically back to her normal chirpy self after she was bitten by a Cape cobra on the 4th of February while taking an afternoon nap in her room with her mom on a farm outside Citrusdal.
Anina Mostert (then two years old) was airlifted by the Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter from Citrusdal Provincial Hospital to Tygerberg Hospital after she was bitten thrice (twice in the face and once behind her head) by a Cape cobra who made its way into their home during a hot summer’s day. Anina was admitted to the Children’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Tygerberg Hospital and later transferred to High Care. She was in hospital for ten days, but unfortunately had to return to Paarl Provincial Hospital just two days after being discharged. The snake bite had formed an abscess and had to be drained.
Besides a small physical scar below Anina’s jaw line there are no other physical scars left of this horrible incident. Anina is a brave little girl. “Emotionally we still have a long road to walk, but we take it one day at a time” said Benita Mostert, Anina’s mother.
Anina visited the AMS base to thank the aero-medical team who transported her. She truly is a bright little girl who creeps into your heart. She soon warmed up to the crew and enjoyed spending time with the team who looked after her while being airlifted. “We are grateful that Anina has made a full recovery and that she is alive, thank you to everyone who had helped us along this journey. We have learnt so much from this ordeal, Anina talks about the incident and what happened to her which makes one believe that she was awake after the second or third bite. The fear of what happened and what you possibly dodged stays with you as a parent, we know with time the emotional damage will get better” concluded Benita Mostert.
We have been informed that Anina is back at school this week and is adjusting well to her new environment. We wish her and parents well on this emotional journey.
The AMS in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides an emergency rescue and air ambulance to the community of the Western Cape via a fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
Little cobra victim visits aero-medical team
Three year old Anina Mostert, is physically back to her normal chirpy self after she was bitten by a Cape cobra on the 4th of February while taking an afternoon nap in her room with her mom on a farm outside Citrusdal.
Anina Mostert (then two years old) was airlifted by the Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter from Citrusdal Provincial Hospital to Tygerberg Hospital after she was bitten thrice (twice in the face and once behind her head) by a Cape cobra who made its way into their home during a hot summer’s day. Anina was admitted to the Children’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Tygerberg Hospital and later transferred to High Care. She was in hospital for ten days, but unfortunately had to return to Paarl Provincial Hospital just two days after being discharged. The snake bite had formed an abscess and had to be drained.
Besides a small physical scar below Anina’s jaw line there are no other physical scars left of this horrible incident. Anina is a brave little girl. “Emotionally we still have a long road to walk, but we take it one day at a time” said Benita Mostert, Anina’s mother.
Anina visited the AMS base to thank the aero-medical team who transported her. She truly is a bright little girl who creeps into your heart. She soon warmed up to the crew and enjoyed spending time with the team who looked after her while being airlifted. “We are grateful that Anina has made a full recovery and that she is alive, thank you to everyone who had helped us along this journey. We have learnt so much from this ordeal, Anina talks about the incident and what happened to her which makes one believe that she was awake after the second or third bite. The fear of what happened and what you possibly dodged stays with you as a parent, we know with time the emotional damage will get better” concluded Benita Mostert.
We have been informed that Anina is back at school this week and is adjusting well to her new environment. We wish her and parents well on this emotional journey.
The AMS in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides an emergency rescue and air ambulance to the community of the Western Cape via a fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
Little cobra victim visits aero-medical team
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Little cobra victim visits aero-medical team
Three year old Anina Mostert, is physically back to her normal chirpy self after she was bitten by a Cape cobra on the 4th of February while taking an afternoon nap in her room with her mom on a farm outside Citrusdal.
Anina Mostert (then two years old) was airlifted by the Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter from Citrusdal Provincial Hospital to Tygerberg Hospital after she was bitten thrice (twice in the face and once behind her head) by a Cape cobra who made its way into their home during a hot summer’s day. Anina was admitted to the Children’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Tygerberg Hospital and later transferred to High Care. She was in hospital for ten days, but unfortunately had to return to Paarl Provincial Hospital just two days after being discharged. The snake bite had formed an abscess and had to be drained.
Besides a small physical scar below Anina’s jaw line there are no other physical scars left of this horrible incident. Anina is a brave little girl. “Emotionally we still have a long road to walk, but we take it one day at a time” said Benita Mostert, Anina’s mother.
Anina visited the AMS base to thank the aero-medical team who transported her. She truly is a bright little girl who creeps into your heart. She soon warmed up to the crew and enjoyed spending time with the team who looked after her while being airlifted. “We are grateful that Anina has made a full recovery and that she is alive, thank you to everyone who had helped us along this journey. We have learnt so much from this ordeal, Anina talks about the incident and what happened to her which makes one believe that she was awake after the second or third bite. The fear of what happened and what you possibly dodged stays with you as a parent, we know with time the emotional damage will get better” concluded Benita Mostert.
We have been informed that Anina is back at school this week and is adjusting well to her new environment. We wish her and parents well on this emotional journey.
The AMS in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides an emergency rescue and air ambulance to the community of the Western Cape via a fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
Little cobra victim visits aero-medical team
Three year old Anina Mostert, is physically back to her normal chirpy self after she was bitten by a Cape cobra on the 4th of February while taking an afternoon nap in her room with her mom on a farm outside Citrusdal.
Anina Mostert (then two years old) was airlifted by the Western Cape Department of Health EMS/AMS rescue helicopter from Citrusdal Provincial Hospital to Tygerberg Hospital after she was bitten thrice (twice in the face and once behind her head) by a Cape cobra who made its way into their home during a hot summer’s day. Anina was admitted to the Children’s Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of Tygerberg Hospital and later transferred to High Care. She was in hospital for ten days, but unfortunately had to return to Paarl Provincial Hospital just two days after being discharged. The snake bite had formed an abscess and had to be drained.
Besides a small physical scar below Anina’s jaw line there are no other physical scars left of this horrible incident. Anina is a brave little girl. “Emotionally we still have a long road to walk, but we take it one day at a time” said Benita Mostert, Anina’s mother.
Anina visited the AMS base to thank the aero-medical team who transported her. She truly is a bright little girl who creeps into your heart. She soon warmed up to the crew and enjoyed spending time with the team who looked after her while being airlifted. “We are grateful that Anina has made a full recovery and that she is alive, thank you to everyone who had helped us along this journey. We have learnt so much from this ordeal, Anina talks about the incident and what happened to her which makes one believe that she was awake after the second or third bite. The fear of what happened and what you possibly dodged stays with you as a parent, we know with time the emotional damage will get better” concluded Benita Mostert.
We have been informed that Anina is back at school this week and is adjusting well to her new environment. We wish her and parents well on this emotional journey.
The AMS in partnership with the Western Cape Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides an emergency rescue and air ambulance to the community of the Western Cape via a fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.