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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 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.
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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
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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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.
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.
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South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
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South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to Oudtshoorn
The South African Red Cross Society and AMS sends food parcels to stranded and helpless victims of the Oudtshoorn floods. Photographer: Roger Sedres
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De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
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De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
De Beers Funding expands AMS Northern Cape operations
AMS launched its new vehicles, funded by De Beers. This sponsorship will complement the services delivered by AMS to the community of the Northern Cape.
The support vehicles will be used to transport medical teams to rural areas when the AMS aircraft cannot land due to bad weather thereby preventing the cancellation of much needed clinics.
Presently, the services are provided to areas with a landing strip in close proximity to the hospitals so that health care providers can be flown in and out on daily visits. However,the availability of airstrips limits access to the AMS services. It has become evident that there is a need for a ground support unit. This will however only be undertaken in areas where the distances travelled are not too great.
Photographer: Paul Job
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Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
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Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Red Cross ‘Flying Doctors’ upgrade medical rescue aircraft - ‘diamond support’ for Air Mercy Service
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) today unveiled its refitted addition to its fleet of specialist medical rescue aircraft. The Red Cross AMS provides flying doctor services to outlying rural towns of the Northern Cape, and transfers patients by specially converted aircraft to treatment centers in Kimberley.
De Beers (R1.6 million in total), ExecuJet (R942 000) and the National Lottery Board (R850 000) funded the extension and building of a larger hangar at the Kimberley Airport for flying doctor operations and De Beers funding also enabled the medical conversion of the Air Mercy Service Pilatus PC-12aircraft; installing a R800 000 specialist MedPac Medical Interior which better equips the aircrafts medical staff to attend to ill and injured patients. The newly fitted aircraft was launched today at an event attended by Northern Cape government representatives, corporate business leaders and volunteer doctors and medical professionals.
David Noko, the managing director of De Beers Consolidated Mines, noted that working together in partnership with NGO's and the National and Provincial government all supporting such social services enabled more specialist social services to be delivered on a wider basis than would be possible if funding was not shared. He said:" This Red Cross AMS service is one of the projects all our De Beers employees are proud we support as a company because of the huge impact it has in the lives of children, women and the elderly in the rural Northern Cape; providing access to health care as well as training and capacity building for doctors and other health professionals at rural clinics and hospitals in the Province. It is encouraging for the private sector to see this programme grow from strength to strength, providing professional services to thousands of people in need each year, through the partnership between the SA Red Cross AMS, the Northern Cape Department of Health and De Beers." He concluded;" We have always been committed to investing in communities in which we operate and we support the government in fighting poverty, unemployment, and in the provision of education and health care." In the last year, De Beers spent around R80 million helping over 350 social investment projects in South Africa, mostly in communities near diamond mining operations in four provinces. "
Photographer: Roger Sedres
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Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
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Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
Mercy Marathon 2007
After a grueling 2 500km walk Tommy Michael (60), Cliff Beautement (72), Eddie Michael (65) and Malcolm Johnson (49) were welcomed by AMS at their head office at the Cape Town International Airport on Sunday 03 June 2007. The welcoming event to acknowledge their remarkable dedication was proudly sponsored by Medscheme.
These four men started the tough 2 500 km walk on Saturday April 28, from the AMS base in Richard's Bay with the aim of promoting and raising funds for the AMS to continue their life saving, life changing work. During their walk they were welcomed by the Mayor in each town that they passed through. Executive Mayor of Cape Town, Helen Zille will also be present to welcome the men and sign the scroll that has passed from Mayor to Mayor to write a message of support.
The lifeblood of this organisation is its people. The AMS paramedics, pilots and health practitioners are all ordinary people doing extraordinary work under difficult circumstances. It is to these everyday heroes that the Mercy Marathon is dedicated.
Photographer: Roger Sedres
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Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
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Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
Flood Rescue - Oudtshoorn
Tourists are rescued from a flood that capsized bus.
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African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
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African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) 2008
The AMS in partnership with Eurocopter Southern Africa and Agusta Westland participated in the African Aerospace and Defence (AAD) that took place at the Air Force base in Ysterplaat from the 17th of September until the 21st of September.
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Gift of the Givers donates lifesaving medical equipment to AMS
Gift of the Givers Foundation donated CSIR Lung Inspiratory Flow Enabler (L.I.F.E.) devices to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). These lifesaving medical devices are able to support patients in respiratory distress and add to the patient life support options currently available on the AMS rotor and fixed wing air ambulance platforms. The devices are used to generate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to support the airways of spontaneously breathing patients, throughout the breathing cycle.
The AMS has started with evaluation for optimal use and commenced flight paramedic training on the device. “The AMS is grateful to Brimstone Investment Corporation Limited for facilitating the donation to our organisation to ensure that our patients receive the necessary care required to transport them to definitive care,” said Dr. Philip Erasmus AMS CEO. Both the AMS and Gift of the Givers are beneficiaries of Brimstone Empowerment Share Trust (BEST) which aims to create a more sustainable model of support to organisations by awarding them with Brimstone shares
“These CPAP machines, a product of South African technology, have captured the imagination of doctors, nurses, paramedics and ambulance personnel nationwide. Simple to use, not requiring electricity they can deliver oxygen at low flow or intermediate flow and the positive pressure quite often achieves adequate saturation at low flow thereby conserving oxygen. The overriding comment we receiving is this machine is saving lives," Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Chairman and Founder of Gift of the Givers.
“It is only through partnerships such as these that we are able to make a difference in the quality of life of our citizens. Thank you for your support and commitment to assist our organisation facilitate access to healthcare to those rendered most vulnerable.” concluded Dr. Philip Erasmus.
About Gift of the Givers
The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster response, non-governmental organisation of African origin on the African continent. It works to unite people, with a common vision, to make a real and telling difference by serving mankind for the ‘Greater Good’.
Assistance is provided unconditionally; assisting the needy, irrespective of human or animal, race, religion, colour, class, political affiliation of geographic location. Since its inception in 1992, the organisation has been responsible for the delivery of life-saving goods and on-the-ground support for innumerable people, collectively valued at some R3.2 billion, in more than 43 countries across the globe, including South Africa. Gift of the Givers restores the hope and dignity of the most vulnerable in their time of need, rebuilding prosperous communities and empowering leaders of tomorrow.
Gift of the Givers donates lifesaving medical equipment to AMS
Gift of the Givers Foundation donated CSIR Lung Inspiratory Flow Enabler (L.I.F.E.) devices to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). These lifesaving medical devices are able to support patients in respiratory distress and add to the patient life support options currently available on the AMS rotor and fixed wing air ambulance platforms. The devices are used to generate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to support the airways of spontaneously breathing patients, throughout the breathing cycle.
The AMS has started with evaluation for optimal use and commenced flight paramedic training on the device. “The AMS is grateful to Brimstone Investment Corporation Limited for facilitating the donation to our organisation to ensure that our patients receive the necessary care required to transport them to definitive care,” said Dr. Philip Erasmus AMS CEO. Both the AMS and Gift of the Givers are beneficiaries of Brimstone Empowerment Share Trust (BEST) which aims to create a more sustainable model of support to organisations by awarding them with Brimstone shares
“These CPAP machines, a product of South African technology, have captured the imagination of doctors, nurses, paramedics and ambulance personnel nationwide. Simple to use, not requiring electricity they can deliver oxygen at low flow or intermediate flow and the positive pressure quite often achieves adequate saturation at low flow thereby conserving oxygen. The overriding comment we receiving is this machine is saving lives," Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Chairman and Founder of Gift of the Givers.
“It is only through partnerships such as these that we are able to make a difference in the quality of life of our citizens. Thank you for your support and commitment to assist our organisation facilitate access to healthcare to those rendered most vulnerable.” concluded Dr. Philip Erasmus.
About Gift of the Givers
The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster response, non-governmental organisation of African origin on the African continent. It works to unite people, with a common vision, to make a real and telling difference by serving mankind for the ‘Greater Good’.
Assistance is provided unconditionally; assisting the needy, irrespective of human or animal, race, religion, colour, class, political affiliation of geographic location. Since its inception in 1992, the organisation has been responsible for the delivery of life-saving goods and on-the-ground support for innumerable people, collectively valued at some R3.2 billion, in more than 43 countries across the globe, including South Africa. Gift of the Givers restores the hope and dignity of the most vulnerable in their time of need, rebuilding prosperous communities and empowering leaders of tomorrow.
Gift of the Givers donates lifesaving medical equipment to AMS
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Gift of the Givers donates lifesaving medical equipment to AMS
Gift of the Givers Foundation donated CSIR Lung Inspiratory Flow Enabler (L.I.F.E.) devices to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). These lifesaving medical devices are able to support patients in respiratory distress and add to the patient life support options currently available on the AMS rotor and fixed wing air ambulance platforms. The devices are used to generate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to support the airways of spontaneously breathing patients, throughout the breathing cycle.
The AMS has started with evaluation for optimal use and commenced flight paramedic training on the device. “The AMS is grateful to Brimstone Investment Corporation Limited for facilitating the donation to our organisation to ensure that our patients receive the necessary care required to transport them to definitive care,” said Dr. Philip Erasmus AMS CEO. Both the AMS and Gift of the Givers are beneficiaries of Brimstone Empowerment Share Trust (BEST) which aims to create a more sustainable model of support to organisations by awarding them with Brimstone shares
“These CPAP machines, a product of South African technology, have captured the imagination of doctors, nurses, paramedics and ambulance personnel nationwide. Simple to use, not requiring electricity they can deliver oxygen at low flow or intermediate flow and the positive pressure quite often achieves adequate saturation at low flow thereby conserving oxygen. The overriding comment we receiving is this machine is saving lives," Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Chairman and Founder of Gift of the Givers.
“It is only through partnerships such as these that we are able to make a difference in the quality of life of our citizens. Thank you for your support and commitment to assist our organisation facilitate access to healthcare to those rendered most vulnerable.” concluded Dr. Philip Erasmus.
About Gift of the Givers
The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster response, non-governmental organisation of African origin on the African continent. It works to unite people, with a common vision, to make a real and telling difference by serving mankind for the ‘Greater Good’.
Assistance is provided unconditionally; assisting the needy, irrespective of human or animal, race, religion, colour, class, political affiliation of geographic location. Since its inception in 1992, the organisation has been responsible for the delivery of life-saving goods and on-the-ground support for innumerable people, collectively valued at some R3.2 billion, in more than 43 countries across the globe, including South Africa. Gift of the Givers restores the hope and dignity of the most vulnerable in their time of need, rebuilding prosperous communities and empowering leaders of tomorrow.
Gift of the Givers donates lifesaving medical equipment to AMS
Gift of the Givers Foundation donated CSIR Lung Inspiratory Flow Enabler (L.I.F.E.) devices to the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS). These lifesaving medical devices are able to support patients in respiratory distress and add to the patient life support options currently available on the AMS rotor and fixed wing air ambulance platforms. The devices are used to generate Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) to support the airways of spontaneously breathing patients, throughout the breathing cycle.
The AMS has started with evaluation for optimal use and commenced flight paramedic training on the device. “The AMS is grateful to Brimstone Investment Corporation Limited for facilitating the donation to our organisation to ensure that our patients receive the necessary care required to transport them to definitive care,” said Dr. Philip Erasmus AMS CEO. Both the AMS and Gift of the Givers are beneficiaries of Brimstone Empowerment Share Trust (BEST) which aims to create a more sustainable model of support to organisations by awarding them with Brimstone shares
“These CPAP machines, a product of South African technology, have captured the imagination of doctors, nurses, paramedics and ambulance personnel nationwide. Simple to use, not requiring electricity they can deliver oxygen at low flow or intermediate flow and the positive pressure quite often achieves adequate saturation at low flow thereby conserving oxygen. The overriding comment we receiving is this machine is saving lives," Dr Imtiaz Sooliman, Chairman and Founder of Gift of the Givers.
“It is only through partnerships such as these that we are able to make a difference in the quality of life of our citizens. Thank you for your support and commitment to assist our organisation facilitate access to healthcare to those rendered most vulnerable.” concluded Dr. Philip Erasmus.
About Gift of the Givers
The Gift of the Givers Foundation is the largest disaster response, non-governmental organisation of African origin on the African continent. It works to unite people, with a common vision, to make a real and telling difference by serving mankind for the ‘Greater Good’.
Assistance is provided unconditionally; assisting the needy, irrespective of human or animal, race, religion, colour, class, political affiliation of geographic location. Since its inception in 1992, the organisation has been responsible for the delivery of life-saving goods and on-the-ground support for innumerable people, collectively valued at some R3.2 billion, in more than 43 countries across the globe, including South Africa. Gift of the Givers restores the hope and dignity of the most vulnerable in their time of need, rebuilding prosperous communities and empowering leaders of tomorrow.
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AMS Awarded interim 3 month aero-medical contract rendered to the Eastern Cape Department of Health
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) was awarded an interim three-month Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) contract by the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health for three bases; one of which is also a rescue platform. The AMS will be operational from bases in East London, Port Elizabeth and Mthatha. “We have mobilised our maintenance department and conducted flight crew training to ensure that services rendered to the Province meets our high quality standard and adheres to all regulatory framework” said Dr. Philip Erasmus Chief Executive Officer of the AMS. The AMS is operating Leonardo 119Ke single engine helicopters with custom designed intensive care medical interiors. The aircraft has the capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher. “The AMS is currently operational from East London and Port Elizabeth and will be operational from Mthatha during the first week of 2021” Dr. Erasmus added.
The AMS has been operational for more than 50 years rendering services in support of the National Health System to various Provincial Departments of Health. These services include air ambulance, rescue and health outreach support to the most vulnerable communities to ensure that healthcare is facilitated to reach all corners of the country. The organisation is licensed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to provide air ambulance and charter operations. Services are provided via a fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
“The AMS is committed to facilitate access to healthcare to those rendered most vulnerable and together with the Department of Health help manage the Covide-19 outbreak and continue to make a difference in the quality of life of all. The Provincial Department of Health will also have access to our development programmes, which include amongst others, training of external load operators and accessibility to our confined space training on our Ehambayo medical simulators that will facilitate learning and skills development in the aero-medical and emergency medical service environment.” Dr Philip Erasmus concluded.
AMS Awarded interim 3 month aero-medical contract rendered to the Eastern Cape Department of Health
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) was awarded an interim three-month Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) contract by the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health for three bases; one of which is also a rescue platform. The AMS will be operational from bases in East London, Port Elizabeth and Mthatha. “We have mobilised our maintenance department and conducted flight crew training to ensure that services rendered to the Province meets our high quality standard and adheres to all regulatory framework” said Dr. Philip Erasmus Chief Executive Officer of the AMS. The AMS is operating Leonardo 119Ke single engine helicopters with custom designed intensive care medical interiors. The aircraft has the capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher. “The AMS is currently operational from East London and Port Elizabeth and will be operational from Mthatha during the first week of 2021” Dr. Erasmus added.
The AMS has been operational for more than 50 years rendering services in support of the National Health System to various Provincial Departments of Health. These services include air ambulance, rescue and health outreach support to the most vulnerable communities to ensure that healthcare is facilitated to reach all corners of the country. The organisation is licensed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to provide air ambulance and charter operations. Services are provided via a fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
“The AMS is committed to facilitate access to healthcare to those rendered most vulnerable and together with the Department of Health help manage the Covide-19 outbreak and continue to make a difference in the quality of life of all. The Provincial Department of Health will also have access to our development programmes, which include amongst others, training of external load operators and accessibility to our confined space training on our Ehambayo medical simulators that will facilitate learning and skills development in the aero-medical and emergency medical service environment.” Dr Philip Erasmus concluded.
AMS Awarded interim 3 month aero-medical contract rendered to the Eastern Cape Department of Health
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AMS Awarded interim 3 month aero-medical contract rendered to the Eastern Cape Department of Health
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) was awarded an interim three-month Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) contract by the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health for three bases; one of which is also a rescue platform. The AMS will be operational from bases in East London, Port Elizabeth and Mthatha. “We have mobilised our maintenance department and conducted flight crew training to ensure that services rendered to the Province meets our high quality standard and adheres to all regulatory framework” said Dr. Philip Erasmus Chief Executive Officer of the AMS. The AMS is operating Leonardo 119Ke single engine helicopters with custom designed intensive care medical interiors. The aircraft has the capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher. “The AMS is currently operational from East London and Port Elizabeth and will be operational from Mthatha during the first week of 2021” Dr. Erasmus added.
The AMS has been operational for more than 50 years rendering services in support of the National Health System to various Provincial Departments of Health. These services include air ambulance, rescue and health outreach support to the most vulnerable communities to ensure that healthcare is facilitated to reach all corners of the country. The organisation is licensed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to provide air ambulance and charter operations. Services are provided via a fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
“The AMS is committed to facilitate access to healthcare to those rendered most vulnerable and together with the Department of Health help manage the Covide-19 outbreak and continue to make a difference in the quality of life of all. The Provincial Department of Health will also have access to our development programmes, which include amongst others, training of external load operators and accessibility to our confined space training on our Ehambayo medical simulators that will facilitate learning and skills development in the aero-medical and emergency medical service environment.” Dr Philip Erasmus concluded.
AMS Awarded interim 3 month aero-medical contract rendered to the Eastern Cape Department of Health
The SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) was awarded an interim three-month Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) contract by the Eastern Cape Provincial Department of Health for three bases; one of which is also a rescue platform. The AMS will be operational from bases in East London, Port Elizabeth and Mthatha. “We have mobilised our maintenance department and conducted flight crew training to ensure that services rendered to the Province meets our high quality standard and adheres to all regulatory framework” said Dr. Philip Erasmus Chief Executive Officer of the AMS. The AMS is operating Leonardo 119Ke single engine helicopters with custom designed intensive care medical interiors. The aircraft has the capacity for two pilots, three crew members and one stretcher. “The AMS is currently operational from East London and Port Elizabeth and will be operational from Mthatha during the first week of 2021” Dr. Erasmus added.
The AMS has been operational for more than 50 years rendering services in support of the National Health System to various Provincial Departments of Health. These services include air ambulance, rescue and health outreach support to the most vulnerable communities to ensure that healthcare is facilitated to reach all corners of the country. The organisation is licensed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) to provide air ambulance and charter operations. Services are provided via a fleet of helicopters and fixed wing aircraft.
“The AMS is committed to facilitate access to healthcare to those rendered most vulnerable and together with the Department of Health help manage the Covide-19 outbreak and continue to make a difference in the quality of life of all. The Provincial Department of Health will also have access to our development programmes, which include amongst others, training of external load operators and accessibility to our confined space training on our Ehambayo medical simulators that will facilitate learning and skills development in the aero-medical and emergency medical service environment.” Dr Philip Erasmus concluded.
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Your safety is our priority
As a responsible aero-medical operator, the AMS has increased the infection risk control measures during the Covid-19 pandemic; with the installation of a cabin / cockpit barrier screen on our Leonardo Helicopters (LH) AW119MkII; the issue of personal N95 respirators to our frontline crews; the modification of procedures and practices (especially for aerosol generating procedures) and the necessary associated training for all staff.
The barrier is an important engineering control to reduce the risk exposure of our flight crew, by protecting them from prolonged exposure during patient transit, to the expired air within the cabin. The barrier is sourced and fitted locally, based on LH supplied materials list, manufacture procedures and fitment instructions. The current and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges of infection prevention and control in our communities, but also within the relative close-confines of aero-medical transport. The AMS has already flown a number of suspected and confirmed Covid-19 positive patients as the trend of aero-medical transport of highly infectious patients is on the increase. We urge everyone to protect themselves and others by continuing to maintain social distancing, washing hands and wearing of masks.
Your safety is our priority
As a responsible aero-medical operator, the AMS has increased the infection risk control measures during the Covid-19 pandemic; with the installation of a cabin / cockpit barrier screen on our Leonardo Helicopters (LH) AW119MkII; the issue of personal N95 respirators to our frontline crews; the modification of procedures and practices (especially for aerosol generating procedures) and the necessary associated training for all staff.
The barrier is an important engineering control to reduce the risk exposure of our flight crew, by protecting them from prolonged exposure during patient transit, to the expired air within the cabin. The barrier is sourced and fitted locally, based on LH supplied materials list, manufacture procedures and fitment instructions. The current and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges of infection prevention and control in our communities, but also within the relative close-confines of aero-medical transport. The AMS has already flown a number of suspected and confirmed Covid-19 positive patients as the trend of aero-medical transport of highly infectious patients is on the increase. We urge everyone to protect themselves and others by continuing to maintain social distancing, washing hands and wearing of masks.
Your safety is our priority
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Your safety is our priority
As a responsible aero-medical operator, the AMS has increased the infection risk control measures during the Covid-19 pandemic; with the installation of a cabin / cockpit barrier screen on our Leonardo Helicopters (LH) AW119MkII; the issue of personal N95 respirators to our frontline crews; the modification of procedures and practices (especially for aerosol generating procedures) and the necessary associated training for all staff.
The barrier is an important engineering control to reduce the risk exposure of our flight crew, by protecting them from prolonged exposure during patient transit, to the expired air within the cabin. The barrier is sourced and fitted locally, based on LH supplied materials list, manufacture procedures and fitment instructions. The current and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges of infection prevention and control in our communities, but also within the relative close-confines of aero-medical transport. The AMS has already flown a number of suspected and confirmed Covid-19 positive patients as the trend of aero-medical transport of highly infectious patients is on the increase. We urge everyone to protect themselves and others by continuing to maintain social distancing, washing hands and wearing of masks.
Your safety is our priority
As a responsible aero-medical operator, the AMS has increased the infection risk control measures during the Covid-19 pandemic; with the installation of a cabin / cockpit barrier screen on our Leonardo Helicopters (LH) AW119MkII; the issue of personal N95 respirators to our frontline crews; the modification of procedures and practices (especially for aerosol generating procedures) and the necessary associated training for all staff.
The barrier is an important engineering control to reduce the risk exposure of our flight crew, by protecting them from prolonged exposure during patient transit, to the expired air within the cabin. The barrier is sourced and fitted locally, based on LH supplied materials list, manufacture procedures and fitment instructions. The current and ongoing Covid-19 pandemic has highlighted the challenges of infection prevention and control in our communities, but also within the relative close-confines of aero-medical transport. The AMS has already flown a number of suspected and confirmed Covid-19 positive patients as the trend of aero-medical transport of highly infectious patients is on the increase. We urge everyone to protect themselves and others by continuing to maintain social distancing, washing hands and wearing of masks.
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Outboard motor handover in preparation for the high season
[15 November 2020] Today the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) handed over an outboard motor to Lifesaving South Africa Cape Town at the Air Sea Rescue (ASR) exercise which took place at Strandfontein beach. The outboard motor will be used on one of their Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB). Mr. Mzi Mayedwa, Head of the LSA Drowning Prevention Committee thanked the AMS for the donation and stated that “the incidences of drownings in South Africa is a major concern due to the long coastline and the inland water areas that present a problem to lifesaving and the authorities. The motor will be shared amongst the 18 clubs that operate in the Cape Town area so that the optimum use of the boat and motor can be attained in Lifesaving South Africa’s efforts to control and reduce drowning incidents.”
The AMS provides air-sea and air-mountain rescue services by helicopter with more than two decades of rescue experience working with Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) and its many affiliates including Surf-Life Saving South Africa and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). Our stringent training programmes for hoist operators are focused around safety and efficiency and have been developed taking the international and local (military) best practices into account.
“With the upcoming high season we encourage everyone using the beaches and recreational facilities to do so responsibly. We trust that our donation will assist Lifesaving South Africa to continue with their mandate to not only contain and reduce drownings amongst the residents and visitors who make use of waterways for recreation, but also in support of their training programs and community development work that they are involved with said Dr. Philip Erasmus, CEO of AMS.
Picture credit: Simon McDonnell
Outboard motor handover in preparation for the high season
[15 November 2020] Today the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) handed over an outboard motor to Lifesaving South Africa Cape Town at the Air Sea Rescue (ASR) exercise which took place at Strandfontein beach. The outboard motor will be used on one of their Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB). Mr. Mzi Mayedwa, Head of the LSA Drowning Prevention Committee thanked the AMS for the donation and stated that “the incidences of drownings in South Africa is a major concern due to the long coastline and the inland water areas that present a problem to lifesaving and the authorities. The motor will be shared amongst the 18 clubs that operate in the Cape Town area so that the optimum use of the boat and motor can be attained in Lifesaving South Africa’s efforts to control and reduce drowning incidents.”
The AMS provides air-sea and air-mountain rescue services by helicopter with more than two decades of rescue experience working with Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) and its many affiliates including Surf-Life Saving South Africa and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). Our stringent training programmes for hoist operators are focused around safety and efficiency and have been developed taking the international and local (military) best practices into account.
“With the upcoming high season we encourage everyone using the beaches and recreational facilities to do so responsibly. We trust that our donation will assist Lifesaving South Africa to continue with their mandate to not only contain and reduce drownings amongst the residents and visitors who make use of waterways for recreation, but also in support of their training programs and community development work that they are involved with said Dr. Philip Erasmus, CEO of AMS.
Picture credit: Simon McDonnell
Outboard motor handover in preparation for the high season
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Outboard motor handover in preparation for the high season
[15 November 2020] Today the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) handed over an outboard motor to Lifesaving South Africa Cape Town at the Air Sea Rescue (ASR) exercise which took place at Strandfontein beach. The outboard motor will be used on one of their Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB). Mr. Mzi Mayedwa, Head of the LSA Drowning Prevention Committee thanked the AMS for the donation and stated that “the incidences of drownings in South Africa is a major concern due to the long coastline and the inland water areas that present a problem to lifesaving and the authorities. The motor will be shared amongst the 18 clubs that operate in the Cape Town area so that the optimum use of the boat and motor can be attained in Lifesaving South Africa’s efforts to control and reduce drowning incidents.”
The AMS provides air-sea and air-mountain rescue services by helicopter with more than two decades of rescue experience working with Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) and its many affiliates including Surf-Life Saving South Africa and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). Our stringent training programmes for hoist operators are focused around safety and efficiency and have been developed taking the international and local (military) best practices into account.
“With the upcoming high season we encourage everyone using the beaches and recreational facilities to do so responsibly. We trust that our donation will assist Lifesaving South Africa to continue with their mandate to not only contain and reduce drownings amongst the residents and visitors who make use of waterways for recreation, but also in support of their training programs and community development work that they are involved with said Dr. Philip Erasmus, CEO of AMS.
Picture credit: Simon McDonnell
Outboard motor handover in preparation for the high season
[15 November 2020] Today the SA Red Cross Air Mercy Service (AMS) handed over an outboard motor to Lifesaving South Africa Cape Town at the Air Sea Rescue (ASR) exercise which took place at Strandfontein beach. The outboard motor will be used on one of their Inflatable Rescue Boats (IRB). Mr. Mzi Mayedwa, Head of the LSA Drowning Prevention Committee thanked the AMS for the donation and stated that “the incidences of drownings in South Africa is a major concern due to the long coastline and the inland water areas that present a problem to lifesaving and the authorities. The motor will be shared amongst the 18 clubs that operate in the Cape Town area so that the optimum use of the boat and motor can be attained in Lifesaving South Africa’s efforts to control and reduce drowning incidents.”
The AMS provides air-sea and air-mountain rescue services by helicopter with more than two decades of rescue experience working with Department of Health Emergency Medical Services (EMS), Wilderness Search and Rescue (WSAR) and its many affiliates including Surf-Life Saving South Africa and the National Sea Rescue Institute (NSRI). Our stringent training programmes for hoist operators are focused around safety and efficiency and have been developed taking the international and local (military) best practices into account.
“With the upcoming high season we encourage everyone using the beaches and recreational facilities to do so responsibly. We trust that our donation will assist Lifesaving South Africa to continue with their mandate to not only contain and reduce drownings amongst the residents and visitors who make use of waterways for recreation, but also in support of their training programs and community development work that they are involved with said Dr. Philip Erasmus, CEO of AMS.
Picture credit: Simon McDonnell