Description

The Oudtshoorn base was established at the beginning of June 2005. Oudtshoorn was chosen due to its central location in terms of serving rural communities, easy access to referral hospitals, as well as its close proximity to the N1 and N2 highways, which have a notoriously high motor vehicle accident rate.

The helicopter complements the existing ground ambulance service by providing immediate access to Advanced Life Support (ALS) for critically ill or injured patients in the eastern part of the Western Cape Province.

The helicopter will ideally cover a 200 km radius from its base and service Beaufort West, Calitzdorp, Heidelberg, Knysna, Ladismith, Laingsburg, Leeu Gamka, Mossel Bay, Oudtshoorn, Plettenberg Bay, Prince Albert, Riversdale and Uniondale.

Team Members

	Chris Broomhead	Base Supervisor
	Moses Jaers	Hangar Attendant
	Graham Archibald	Rotor Wing Pilot
	Stephan Rossouw	Rotor Wing Pilot
	Justin Berkinstock	Flight Paramedic