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
Latest News
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Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
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Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
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Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
Meet our team ...
Our team member we introduce to you today is the friendly face that greets you when you visit our Cape Town Base. Marichen De Bruyn is the Administrative Assistant to this operation and has been with the organisation for a year and seven months. Here’s a look into her life …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born in Cape Town and grew up in Belhar, where I’m currently residing.”
Were you in any other trade before? “I worked as a Data Administrator for one of the top Credit Bureaus in South Africa.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The feeling that you belong to a family and our common goal of serving humanity.”
What do you do in your spare time? “Being a mom. A working mom does not have any spare time, but if we do get it, we either sleep or pamper ourselves - my personal opinion.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Interacting with management and high profile stakeholders.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “Bringing three wonderful & blessed kids into the world and marrying a marvellous partner/soulmate.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Pampering myself whenever I get a chance.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “God. Without Him, I would not have been as blessed as I am today.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Eagle. I like to spread my wings and excel to the highest.”
Any motto you live by? “Live life to the fullest and don’t forget that it’s God that is giving you every opportunity in life”.
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Team focus ...
Today we get to know one of our National Operations Centre (NOC) Co-ordinators a little better. Rashied Norris has been with the organisation for eight years and is one of the members of the small team of dedicated individuals who ensures delivery of appropriate resources to those in need of specialised air ambulance and rescue assistance. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born, grew up and schooled in Bonteheuwel, a delightful Western Cape township, about six minutes’ drive from Cape Town International Airport.”
Were you in any other trade before? “After matriculating I joined the South African Police Service, where I worked for three and a half years, then joined the Ambulance service.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best – I got exposed to the aviation side of the medical world. Worst – I had to say farewell to so many dear colleagues.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I’m always busy- I’m a kind of jack of all trades guy (carpentry, cooking, watching movies/series, fiddling in my garage, just always busy.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I had junior and a senior WP Provincial colours in hockey and played 1st team cricket at school. In general I’m a sports fanatic.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Meeting new people and delivering an exceptional service and unlike many years of working on the road, at AMS we receive the occasional ‘Thank you’ from the patients/clients.”
What is on your bedside table? “My cell phone and an empty Coca-Cola glass.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My mother (I was five when she passed away).”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Damn its freezing, lol.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There’s actually three; when I married my best friend and school mate, Shanaaz and being present witnessing the birth of my two babies (Fayaaz and Rasheeda).”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I always wanted to be a traffic officer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Braaivleis – I don’t need an excuse to light up the coals and Coca-Cola.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My wife and kids (now 22 & 26 years old) - I spent a year working overseas and being away from them was awful.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not be afraid to try new things/ideas.”
Which animal best represents you and why? “Wolf – Alpha male, I’m a leader and unlike lions, tigers, elephants, apes, you don’t see wolves performing in the circus.”
Any motto you live by? “Treat people like you would like to be treated. Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up.”
Team focus ...
Today we get to know one of our National Operations Centre (NOC) Co-ordinators a little better. Rashied Norris has been with the organisation for eight years and is one of the members of the small team of dedicated individuals who ensures delivery of appropriate resources to those in need of specialised air ambulance and rescue assistance. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born, grew up and schooled in Bonteheuwel, a delightful Western Cape township, about six minutes’ drive from Cape Town International Airport.”
Were you in any other trade before? “After matriculating I joined the South African Police Service, where I worked for three and a half years, then joined the Ambulance service.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best – I got exposed to the aviation side of the medical world. Worst – I had to say farewell to so many dear colleagues.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I’m always busy- I’m a kind of jack of all trades guy (carpentry, cooking, watching movies/series, fiddling in my garage, just always busy.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I had junior and a senior WP Provincial colours in hockey and played 1st team cricket at school. In general I’m a sports fanatic.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Meeting new people and delivering an exceptional service and unlike many years of working on the road, at AMS we receive the occasional ‘Thank you’ from the patients/clients.”
What is on your bedside table? “My cell phone and an empty Coca-Cola glass.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My mother (I was five when she passed away).”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Damn its freezing, lol.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There’s actually three; when I married my best friend and school mate, Shanaaz and being present witnessing the birth of my two babies (Fayaaz and Rasheeda).”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I always wanted to be a traffic officer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Braaivleis – I don’t need an excuse to light up the coals and Coca-Cola.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My wife and kids (now 22 & 26 years old) - I spent a year working overseas and being away from them was awful.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not be afraid to try new things/ideas.”
Which animal best represents you and why? “Wolf – Alpha male, I’m a leader and unlike lions, tigers, elephants, apes, you don’t see wolves performing in the circus.”
Any motto you live by? “Treat people like you would like to be treated. Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up.”
Team focus ...
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Team focus ...
Today we get to know one of our National Operations Centre (NOC) Co-ordinators a little better. Rashied Norris has been with the organisation for eight years and is one of the members of the small team of dedicated individuals who ensures delivery of appropriate resources to those in need of specialised air ambulance and rescue assistance. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born, grew up and schooled in Bonteheuwel, a delightful Western Cape township, about six minutes’ drive from Cape Town International Airport.”
Were you in any other trade before? “After matriculating I joined the South African Police Service, where I worked for three and a half years, then joined the Ambulance service.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best – I got exposed to the aviation side of the medical world. Worst – I had to say farewell to so many dear colleagues.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I’m always busy- I’m a kind of jack of all trades guy (carpentry, cooking, watching movies/series, fiddling in my garage, just always busy.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I had junior and a senior WP Provincial colours in hockey and played 1st team cricket at school. In general I’m a sports fanatic.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Meeting new people and delivering an exceptional service and unlike many years of working on the road, at AMS we receive the occasional ‘Thank you’ from the patients/clients.”
What is on your bedside table? “My cell phone and an empty Coca-Cola glass.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My mother (I was five when she passed away).”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Damn its freezing, lol.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There’s actually three; when I married my best friend and school mate, Shanaaz and being present witnessing the birth of my two babies (Fayaaz and Rasheeda).”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I always wanted to be a traffic officer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Braaivleis – I don’t need an excuse to light up the coals and Coca-Cola.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My wife and kids (now 22 & 26 years old) - I spent a year working overseas and being away from them was awful.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not be afraid to try new things/ideas.”
Which animal best represents you and why? “Wolf – Alpha male, I’m a leader and unlike lions, tigers, elephants, apes, you don’t see wolves performing in the circus.”
Any motto you live by? “Treat people like you would like to be treated. Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up.”
Team focus ...
Today we get to know one of our National Operations Centre (NOC) Co-ordinators a little better. Rashied Norris has been with the organisation for eight years and is one of the members of the small team of dedicated individuals who ensures delivery of appropriate resources to those in need of specialised air ambulance and rescue assistance. Here’s a look into his world …
Tell us about yourself: “I was born, grew up and schooled in Bonteheuwel, a delightful Western Cape township, about six minutes’ drive from Cape Town International Airport.”
Were you in any other trade before? “After matriculating I joined the South African Police Service, where I worked for three and a half years, then joined the Ambulance service.”
What is the best/worst thing to happen to you since you started working at AMS? “The best – I got exposed to the aviation side of the medical world. Worst – I had to say farewell to so many dear colleagues.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I’m always busy- I’m a kind of jack of all trades guy (carpentry, cooking, watching movies/series, fiddling in my garage, just always busy.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “I had junior and a senior WP Provincial colours in hockey and played 1st team cricket at school. In general I’m a sports fanatic.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “Meeting new people and delivering an exceptional service and unlike many years of working on the road, at AMS we receive the occasional ‘Thank you’ from the patients/clients.”
What is on your bedside table? “My cell phone and an empty Coca-Cola glass.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “My mother (I was five when she passed away).”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “Damn its freezing, lol.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “There’s actually three; when I married my best friend and school mate, Shanaaz and being present witnessing the birth of my two babies (Fayaaz and Rasheeda).”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “I always wanted to be a traffic officer.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Braaivleis – I don’t need an excuse to light up the coals and Coca-Cola.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “My wife and kids (now 22 & 26 years old) - I spent a year working overseas and being away from them was awful.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “Do not be afraid to try new things/ideas.”
Which animal best represents you and why? “Wolf – Alpha male, I’m a leader and unlike lions, tigers, elephants, apes, you don’t see wolves performing in the circus.”
Any motto you live by? “Treat people like you would like to be treated. Never look down on someone unless you’re helping them up.”
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Meet our team...
Today we introduce Emergency Care Technician, Ayesha Allies to you. Ayesha is truly a breath of fresh air wherever she goes. Here’s a look into her life…
How long have you been with AMS? “I have been with AMS for a fruitful two years and ten months, during this time I have grown a lot thanks to the amazing people I have worked and work with.”
Tell us about yourself: “I was born at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. I lived most of my childhood in Mitchells Plain where I attended West End Primary then moved to Hanover Park for the last two years of primary school where I attended Kenwyn Primary. I completed high school at Alexander Sinton and matriculated in 2007. In 2008 I got involved at the South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) completing first aid and home based care, by 2009 I did the Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) course at Ambutek and volunteered on the ambulance with SARCS then got involved in first aid training. In 2012 I started with the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) course at Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT) and once I graduated I started at AMS.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started at AMS? “Best is the awesome people I get to work alongside. Worst is seeing some of those people leave the organisation.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Probably my baking skills, I’m sure Ruth can teach me a few tricks. Thus far her apple pie, oreo cheesecake and vanilla sponge cake has been outstanding.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend as much time as possible with my soul mate and best friend, Faghrie Adams. I also try my best to visit family.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “The picture I have at the PC 12 was my first day of orientation at AMS and the picture was taken by none other than the beautiful Venessa Horn (Jafta? You decide lol), it was also the first time I ever flew in an aircraft.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The fantastic paramedics I work with, most of my mentorship is accredited to Jonathan Groenewald and Ruth Lackay, who I have worked most consistently with… what a privilege.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bedside lamp and my cell phone.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Wade Van Niekerk, Jason Statham, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Mary Magdalene (I sure hope I won’t be having dinner with all of them at once).”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I’m still at work.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I gave up religion, for relationship with God through Jesus. From then on the days have been happier.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A professional formula 1 race car driver.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Strawberries, Sour figs, Sushi mmm I cannot only choose one.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The Grace of God.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Butterfly, it best describes my transition from where I started to what I have become.”
Any motto you live by? “I am highly favoured, deeply loved and irreversibly blessed.”
Meet our team...
Today we introduce Emergency Care Technician, Ayesha Allies to you. Ayesha is truly a breath of fresh air wherever she goes. Here’s a look into her life…
How long have you been with AMS? “I have been with AMS for a fruitful two years and ten months, during this time I have grown a lot thanks to the amazing people I have worked and work with.”
Tell us about yourself: “I was born at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. I lived most of my childhood in Mitchells Plain where I attended West End Primary then moved to Hanover Park for the last two years of primary school where I attended Kenwyn Primary. I completed high school at Alexander Sinton and matriculated in 2007. In 2008 I got involved at the South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) completing first aid and home based care, by 2009 I did the Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) course at Ambutek and volunteered on the ambulance with SARCS then got involved in first aid training. In 2012 I started with the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) course at Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT) and once I graduated I started at AMS.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started at AMS? “Best is the awesome people I get to work alongside. Worst is seeing some of those people leave the organisation.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Probably my baking skills, I’m sure Ruth can teach me a few tricks. Thus far her apple pie, oreo cheesecake and vanilla sponge cake has been outstanding.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend as much time as possible with my soul mate and best friend, Faghrie Adams. I also try my best to visit family.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “The picture I have at the PC 12 was my first day of orientation at AMS and the picture was taken by none other than the beautiful Venessa Horn (Jafta? You decide lol), it was also the first time I ever flew in an aircraft.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The fantastic paramedics I work with, most of my mentorship is accredited to Jonathan Groenewald and Ruth Lackay, who I have worked most consistently with… what a privilege.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bedside lamp and my cell phone.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Wade Van Niekerk, Jason Statham, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Mary Magdalene (I sure hope I won’t be having dinner with all of them at once).”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I’m still at work.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I gave up religion, for relationship with God through Jesus. From then on the days have been happier.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A professional formula 1 race car driver.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Strawberries, Sour figs, Sushi mmm I cannot only choose one.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The Grace of God.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Butterfly, it best describes my transition from where I started to what I have become.”
Any motto you live by? “I am highly favoured, deeply loved and irreversibly blessed.”
Meet our team...
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Meet our team...
Today we introduce Emergency Care Technician, Ayesha Allies to you. Ayesha is truly a breath of fresh air wherever she goes. Here’s a look into her life…
How long have you been with AMS? “I have been with AMS for a fruitful two years and ten months, during this time I have grown a lot thanks to the amazing people I have worked and work with.”
Tell us about yourself: “I was born at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. I lived most of my childhood in Mitchells Plain where I attended West End Primary then moved to Hanover Park for the last two years of primary school where I attended Kenwyn Primary. I completed high school at Alexander Sinton and matriculated in 2007. In 2008 I got involved at the South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) completing first aid and home based care, by 2009 I did the Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) course at Ambutek and volunteered on the ambulance with SARCS then got involved in first aid training. In 2012 I started with the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) course at Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT) and once I graduated I started at AMS.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started at AMS? “Best is the awesome people I get to work alongside. Worst is seeing some of those people leave the organisation.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Probably my baking skills, I’m sure Ruth can teach me a few tricks. Thus far her apple pie, oreo cheesecake and vanilla sponge cake has been outstanding.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend as much time as possible with my soul mate and best friend, Faghrie Adams. I also try my best to visit family.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “The picture I have at the PC 12 was my first day of orientation at AMS and the picture was taken by none other than the beautiful Venessa Horn (Jafta? You decide lol), it was also the first time I ever flew in an aircraft.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The fantastic paramedics I work with, most of my mentorship is accredited to Jonathan Groenewald and Ruth Lackay, who I have worked most consistently with… what a privilege.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bedside lamp and my cell phone.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Wade Van Niekerk, Jason Statham, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Mary Magdalene (I sure hope I won’t be having dinner with all of them at once).”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I’m still at work.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I gave up religion, for relationship with God through Jesus. From then on the days have been happier.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A professional formula 1 race car driver.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Strawberries, Sour figs, Sushi mmm I cannot only choose one.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The Grace of God.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Butterfly, it best describes my transition from where I started to what I have become.”
Any motto you live by? “I am highly favoured, deeply loved and irreversibly blessed.”
Meet our team...
Today we introduce Emergency Care Technician, Ayesha Allies to you. Ayesha is truly a breath of fresh air wherever she goes. Here’s a look into her life…
How long have you been with AMS? “I have been with AMS for a fruitful two years and ten months, during this time I have grown a lot thanks to the amazing people I have worked and work with.”
Tell us about yourself: “I was born at Mowbray Maternity Hospital. I lived most of my childhood in Mitchells Plain where I attended West End Primary then moved to Hanover Park for the last two years of primary school where I attended Kenwyn Primary. I completed high school at Alexander Sinton and matriculated in 2007. In 2008 I got involved at the South African Red Cross Society (SARCS) completing first aid and home based care, by 2009 I did the Basic Ambulance Assistant (BAA) course at Ambutek and volunteered on the ambulance with SARCS then got involved in first aid training. In 2012 I started with the Emergency Care Technician (ECT) course at Cape Peninsula University of Technology CPUT) and once I graduated I started at AMS.”
What's the best/worst thing to happen since you started at AMS? “Best is the awesome people I get to work alongside. Worst is seeing some of those people leave the organisation.”
If you could master one skill you don’t have right now, what would it be? “Probably my baking skills, I’m sure Ruth can teach me a few tricks. Thus far her apple pie, oreo cheesecake and vanilla sponge cake has been outstanding.”
What do you do in your spare time? “I spend as much time as possible with my soul mate and best friend, Faghrie Adams. I also try my best to visit family.”
What is the one thing about you few people know? “The picture I have at the PC 12 was my first day of orientation at AMS and the picture was taken by none other than the beautiful Venessa Horn (Jafta? You decide lol), it was also the first time I ever flew in an aircraft.”
What do you enjoy most about your job? “The fantastic paramedics I work with, most of my mentorship is accredited to Jonathan Groenewald and Ruth Lackay, who I have worked most consistently with… what a privilege.”
What is on your bedside table? “My bedside lamp and my cell phone.”
If you could have dinner with five famous people from history, who would they be? “Wade Van Niekerk, Jason Statham, Adam Sandler, Sandra Bullock, Mary Magdalene (I sure hope I won’t be having dinner with all of them at once).”
What was your first thought when you woke up this morning? “I’m still at work.”
What has been the happiest day of your life? “The day I gave up religion, for relationship with God through Jesus. From then on the days have been happier.”
If you could do another job for just one day, what would it be? “A professional formula 1 race car driver.”
What is your greatest indulgence? “Strawberries, Sour figs, Sushi mmm I cannot only choose one.”
What is the one thing, you can’t live without? “The Grace of God.”
Best piece of advice anyone ever gave you? “All those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
What animal best represents you and why? “Butterfly, it best describes my transition from where I started to what I have become.”
Any motto you live by? “I am highly favoured, deeply loved and irreversibly blessed.”