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This blog will not only keep you informed of our latest news at ROCKET, but also chronicle our journey - not from some fancy marketing perspective, but in the words and images of our team on the ground, providing hope to those in need of urgent medical care. We don't believe in stock images and meaningless marketing jargon - our stories are real and our service is tangible. So bookmark this page - we will be posting regularly!
OUR
NEWS &
OUR STORIES
OF HOPE



Ongoing critical care training in the ROCKET HEMS Environment
Last week our ROCKET HEMS Air Ambulance Team participated in a PALS (Paediatric Advanced Life Support) Course to maintain our skills...
ROCKET PR
Jun 19, 20232 min read
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Catch ROCKET at SA's fastest growing lifestyle expo, Outdoor X, this weekend 2-4 June
ROCKET is going to be at South Africa’s fastest growing lifestyle show, OUTDOOR X, Hartsfeld Farm, Welverdiend, Gauteng, from the 2-4...
ROCKET PR
May 29, 20231 min read
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ROCKET landing at the Midvaal Fit To Fight Fire Expo, 27th May 2023
Don’t miss the chance to see our ROCKET landing at 08H40 on Sat 27th May, at the Meyerton Sports Club, Restaurant & Events Venue for the...
ROCKET PR
May 25, 20231 min read
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Nampo 2023 Mission flown by ROCKET
This week at #Nampo2023, ROCKET was on standby for any medical emergencies which required air assistance. Sharp Medical Emergency ground...
ROCKET PR
May 20, 20231 min read
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Farewell to Nampo 2023!
As well as launching our ROCKET Connect Corporate Emergency Medical Solution, it has been a fantastic opportunity to network with the...
ROCKET PR
May 19, 20231 min read
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See you tomorrow at Nampo 2023!
You can visit us at the heli pad, close to visitor’s gates 1 & 2. Learn more about our newly launched ROCKET Connect Corporate Emergency...
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May 15, 20231 min read
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Visit us at Nampo 2023! 16-19th May, Bothaville
Our team will display various emergency skills at the show and answer any questions about our ROCKET Connect Corporate Emergency Medical...
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May 12, 20231 min read
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ROCKET Northern Cape's new home!
The ROCKET Northern Cape Kimberley base and its crew began an exciting new chapter in April. On April 1, 2023, the base relocated to the...
ROCKET PR
May 4, 20231 min read
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ROCKET Air Rescue week long training
ROCKET paramedics and pilots took part in their regular rescue mission training last week. Training is required every three to six months...
ROCKET PR
Apr 26, 20231 min read
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ROCKET will be participating in the Masters of Resuscitation Conference 1 - 3 June, 2023, Jhb
Paramedics, come and test your Resuscitation skills with ROCKET! Come test your skills in the immersive and realistic environment of our...
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Mar 30, 20231 min read
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Kimberley team updated their ACLS skills with the support of AIEM this past month
This month, our Kimberly team updated their ACLS course with on-the-job simulation training. ACLS is an internationally accredited...
ROCKET PR
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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CME on ECGs presented by ROCKET at Lenmed Royal Hospital & Heart Center, Kimberley
A ROCKET CME (continued medical education) presentation on ECGs was presented last week at the Lenmed Royal Hospital & Heart Centre,...
ROCKET PR
Feb 20, 20231 min read
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ROCKET HEMS Air Rescue training in Kimberley
To ensure high performance standards and compliance, ROCKET paramedics and pilots undergo regular rescue mission training every three to...
ROCKET PR
Feb 14, 20231 min read
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ROCKET Training: Emergency Airway Management Training
Last week, ROCKET together with their critical care colleagues from ER24, took part in training aimed at managing an airway in a...
ROCKET PR
Feb 1, 20231 min read
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ROCKET Training: ACLS training keeping our team up to date
ACLS (Advanced Cardiac Life Support) training is required every two years for our ROCKET team to keep up to date with current...
ROCKET PR
Nov 29, 20221 min read
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Message from Dr. Horn, our Chief Medical Officer, on water safety this holiday season
“Awareness of water safety is crucial during the holiday season. ROCKET recommends taking a proactive approach to preventing serious...
Dr. Johann Horn
Nov 24, 20221 min read
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ROCKET Pilot Completes Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay 2022
ROCKET HEMS Pilot, Louise Rall, recently completed the Ironman 70.3 Mossel Bay 2022. Congratulations Louise. We admire your passion and...
ROCKET PR
Nov 7, 20221 min read
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Rocket Patient Safety Mission
Ongoing training and practice are part of our ROCKET Patient Safety Mission. Our crews spent time working through practice scenarios...
ROCKET PR
Nov 2, 20221 min read
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Dedicated service to community events
Rocket_5 was stationed in Postmasburg this weekend to provide medical support during The Great Kolomela Iron Road Race. While our medical...
ROCKET PR
Oct 25, 20221 min read
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ROCKET Training: Air Rescue training is integral to our operations
ROCKET Air Rescue is a leading, fully licensed and BARS accredited air ambulance and air rescue service provider in South Africa. Our...
ROCKET PR
Oct 3, 20221 min read
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