Emergency management services ems
EC Health Dept tightens security following attacks on EMS crews
The department says there were 11 attacks on emergency crews in the province between May and June.
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2 WC ambulance crews attacked in separate incidents
On Saturday night in George, paramedics were robbed while treating a patient in the back of an ambulance.
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Ekurhuleni EMS officials lament attacks on vehicles
EMS officials have considered prohibiting emergency vehicles from entering certain parts of the East Rand.
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JHB EMS paramedics robbed at gunpoint in Jeppestown
The six paramedics were working in two separate vehicles when they were ambushed by two gunmen.
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Man dies in Johannesburg fire
One person has been killed and two others injured in two separate fires in Johannesburg.
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City of CT concerned about attacks on EMS staff
The City’s JP Smith said this could lead to EMS members refusing to deal with calls to avoid being attacked.
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Joburg EMS calls for more security backup
EMS officials said they need protection from police and community members when attending to patients.
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Light aircraft crash lands on N14
The microlight is believed to have been bound for Eagle Creek Aviation Estate.
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Disgruntled JHB firefighters feel ‘dehumanised’
The firefighters say their grievances over equipment and working hours have been ignored since 2001.
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Joburg firefighters’ rep Motsoeneng sacked
Dan Motsoeneng says management has made an example of him to intimidate disgruntled firefighters.
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Man dies in Booysens building collapse
Authorities say the cause of the collapse is unknown.
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EMS head condemns firefighter protest
EMS head Tshepo Makola says the firefighters’ strike is illegal & they will face full disciplinary action.
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JHB EMS say they value firefighters work
EWM spokesperson Robert Mulaudzi says they are open to hearing workers' grievances.
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JHB firefighters leave work stations unattended amid protest
This week firefighters declared a stalemate with EMS management, saying they would knock off at 4 pm.
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Labour Dept investigates firefighters’ working conditions
An EWN special report last month exposed working conditions & a culture of fear in JHB firefighters.
