Following the successful interfacility transfer of a polytrauma patient involved in an industrial accident in the North West province, ROCKET Mini is seen at a specialist facility in Johannesburg. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
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ROCKET 2 seen at a specialist facility in Johannesburg following the successful interfacility transfer of a polytrauma patient from a referring facility in Mpumalanga. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
ROCKET 1 refueling at Rand Airport after a IHT of a patient from the Northern Cape to a specialist facility in Johannesburg. ROCKET 2 simultaneously returned to base after completing an interfacility transfer from a facility in Mpumalanga to a specialist facility in Jhb.
ROCKET Connect Corporate EMS Solution gives mining companies 24/7 access to emergency medical assistance, authorised ambulance services, and nationwide support. Contact Craig for a customised solution for your mining operation craig@rockethems.co.za 072 688 1165 #mining #ems #rockethems
ROCKET 3 arriving at a specialist facility in Johannesburg following the successful retrieval of a neonatal patient from the Northern Cape. This mission highlights the critical role of aeromedical services in ensuring timely access to specialised healthcare for our most vulnerable patients. #ems
ROCKET 2 landing at a specialist facility in Johannesburg following the successful retrieval of a pediatric patient from a healthcare facility in Mpumalanga for definitive care. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
ROCKET 3 refueling at Klerksdorp Airfield following the successful retrieval of a cardiac patient in the North West Province. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
A key feature of our ROCKET Connect Corporate EMS Solution is the panic app. When a medical emergency happens at work, staff can trigger it on their phone and their location is shared automatically. The right people are alerted straight away. Contact craig@rockethems.co.za 072 688 1165 #ems
From everyday incidents to serious medical emergencies, ROCKET Connect Family EMS Solution helps families get the right emergency medical support fast. R75 per member/month Sign up via our online application forms English: bit.ly/4hA9f4V Afrikaans: bit.ly/4iMMfk6 More info: bit.ly/RConnFamily
Scenes from ROCKET's window: A sunrise above the clouds, witnessed during the return transfer from a facility in Kathu to a specialist centre in Kimberley. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
ROCKET on a primary incident in the Vanderkloof Dam area. The patient was successfully airlifted to a specialist facility in Bloemfontein for further management. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
Recap of the week. This week, our Teams have transported critically ill patients requiring cardiac, vascular and pulmonary interventions, while also helping bring advanced interventions directly to patients to enable successful transfers. A rewarding and meaningful week of patient-centered flying.
Emergency Medical Response Support for Mining Operations. Our ROCKET Connect Corporate EMS/HEMS Solution provides continuous emergency case coordination for mining operations, enabling immediate activation of accredited road ambulance services across surface and remote sites. 072 688 1165 #mining
Today, we proudly celebrate our pilots. At ROCKET, our pilots bring skill, precision, and calm decision making to every mission which are often in challenging, high risk environments where expertise and experience are critical. Thank you for your professionalism and commitment to safety.
The human equivalent of Jet A-1 fuel. Refuelling the aircraft and crew before returning to base after an early morning flight. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape #airambulancesouthafrica #emergencymedicalservices
Johannesburg Rescue Recurrency | April Training Refreshing critical skills, refining precision, and keeping our crews on point. #RocketHEMS #Rescuerecurrency #Rescuetraining #Airrescue
ROCKET EMS | exhibiting at HuntEx 2026 | 24–27 April 2026 Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand 📍 Hall 4 | Stand 438 Learn about our ROCKET Connect Tourism EMS solution designed to support efficient, reliable emergency medical services (including air) in remote and high-risk environments.
ROCKET at a facility in Pretoria for the transfer of a pediatric patient to a specialist facility in Johannesburg. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
Emergency Co-ordination Support for Tourism Operations. Our ROCKET Connect Tourism EMS Solution provides 24 hour emergency medical coordination for tourism operations across South Africa. Contact Craig for a customised solution for your tourism operation craig@rockethems.co.za 072 688 1165
ROCKET at a facility in Pretoria after an early morning transfer of a cardiac patient from a facility in the Mpumalanga province. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
ROCKET captured at a specialist facility in Pretoria following the retrieval of a critically ill patient from the Mpumalanga province. An operation highlighting precision, coordination, and commitment to delivering advanced care when it matters most. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
Our newest addition to the ROCKET fleet, captured at a facility in Johannesburg following a successful inter-hospital transfer from the Limpopo province. #rockethems
CEO, Hendrik Louw, outlines the ROCKET Way to self managed teams; leading through context (not control), pairing freedom with personal responsibility, and elevating standards together. This philosophy allows us to scale whilst retaining our unique culture and empowering environment. bit.ly/4sBvaPk
The ROCKET Way: Freedom, Responsibility, and Results | ROCKET EMS
Hendrik Louw, CEO of ROCKET, shares ROCKET’s leadership philosophy allowing it to scale whilst retaining its unique and engaging culture. ROCKET Leadership pairs freedom with responsibility and…
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Our ROCKET Connect Tourism Solution supports lodges and tourism operators with rapid medical activation, professional case coordination, and access to the right level of care — even when you’re hours from the nearest facility. Let us customise a EMS Solution for you. Contact👉 bit.ly/RConnTourism
ROCKET departing early morning from our Kimberley base for the retrieval of a critically injured patient from a facility in the Northern Cape to a specialist facility in Bloemfontein. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
Pride of Limpopo at a facility in Limpopo province after the successful retrieval and transfer of a critically injured patient for definitive care. Proudly serving our communities collaboratively. #wegenuinenlycare #prideoflimpopo #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
ROCKET captured on a primary scene in the Mpumalanga province. The patient was successfully airlifted to a specialist facility in Johannesburg for definitive care. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape
In this article by Kaleb Lachenicht, ROCKET Chief Clinical Officer, the focus is placed on a critical reality of airway management: intubation is a high risk, low frequency procedure, and proficiency declines without regular, deliberate practice. Link to full article: bit.ly/4lLlfUB #ems
How many intubations does it take to stay good at intubation?
A newly accepted South African paper on prehospital intubation puts this tension into sharp focus. Looking at intubations performed in a public EMS system, the authors found something that many of us…
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Our ROCKET Connect Family Solution gives you and your family access to professional emergency medical guidance when it counts, through our Emergency Management Centre team. Genuine care during a medical emergency. A smarter way to protect your family. Sign up 👉 bit.ly/RConnFamily #ems