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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
ROCKET Missions flown this past week
The Northern Cape and Gauteng teams' dedication was showcased in the ROCKET missions flown this week, as they responded to a range of...
ROCKET PR
Jul 1, 20231 min read
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ROCKET Air Ambulance carried out several critical missions over the past weekend
During the weekend, ROCKET Air Ambulance and their exceptionally skilled aeromedical crews and pilots were called on to provide support...
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Jun 26, 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...
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May 20, 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...
ROCKET PR
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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Our first Kids' Flight mission this past week
#ROCKETHEMSGAUTENG Our newly launched Bell230 Kids' Flight helicopter was activated on the 29th of April to the Pretoria area, in...
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May 4, 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...
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May 4, 20231 min read
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ROCKET honoured to be part of ABSA Wildeklawer 2023 opening ceremony
We were honoured to be a part of the Absa Wildeklawer Sport Tournament 2023 opening ceremony held this past weekend at Diamantveld High...
ROCKET PR
May 3, 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 Missions flown this week - 17 - 20th April, 2023
During the week, ROCKET was activated on numerous missions for patients in need of specialist physicians and critical care at various...
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Apr 20, 20232 min read
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ROCKETS missions this past week
In the course of the week, #ROCKETHEMSGAUTENG ROCKET 7 was activated on an inter-facility transfer to Alberton for a patient presenting...
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Apr 16, 20231 min read
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ROCKET mission 25 -28th March, 2023
#ROCKETHEMSGAUTENG On the 25th of March at approximately 19:40, ROCKET 5 was activated on a primary mission to the Krugersdorp Area for a...
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Mar 28, 20231 min read
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ROCKET missions 20-26th March, 2023
ROCKET was activated on several occasions over the past week: #ROCKETHEMSGAUTENG ROCKET 7 was activated on a primary mission to the R59...
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Mar 26, 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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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...
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Nov 7, 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...
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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...
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Oct 3, 20221 min read
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