EMS Life Namibia

12/04/2025

with a set piece on .

Enjoy an and watch the following video.

12/04/2025

Well Fu...

Safety safety safety!

12/04/2025

Finger Thoracostomy, it's coming to protocol as the evidence mounts and the world adopts it.

Get Exposure, see it being done, ask to assist, get hands on...

27/03/2025

After an unfortunate incident involving a pedestrian and emergency vehicle it sparked an outcry for better education of pedestrians.

Look before you cross
Cross at crossings/intersections
Use designated zebra crossings
Cross at stop streets
Cross at traffic lights that indicate when it is safe to cross.

A lot of emphasis was placed on school learners that leave school and purposely walk in front of vehicles because they think it is funny. This sort of risky behaviour has consequences and the parents, teachers, learners, need to become aware of the realities of these actions that can lead to damage, injury and death.

Everyone has to responsibility of safe road use, not only vehicle operators. Pedestrians and cyclists are road users as well.

A pedestrian sign indicates that you are approaching a designated pedestrian crossing or an area with high foot traffic. This could be a zebra crossing, a school zone, or an intersection where pedestrians have the right of way. The sign serves as a reminder to all road users to stay alert and follow the rules of the road to prevent accidents.

For Pedestrians:
⚫️ Always cross at designated crosswalks or pedestrian signals.
⚫️ Look right, left and right again before stepping onto the road.
⚫️ Make eye contact with drivers to ensure they see you.
⚫️ Avoid distractions like phones and headphones while
crossing.
⚫️ Walk, do not run, and always be aware of oncoming
traffic.


For Drivers:
⚫️Slow down when approaching pedestrian crossings,
especially in school zones or residential areas.
⚫️Always yield to pedestrians already crossing the road.
⚫️Do not overtake vehicles stopped at a pedestrian crossing as
they may be letting someone cross.
⚫️ Be extra cautious in low visibility conditions like rain, fog, or at
night.
⚫️Watch for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities
who may take longer to cross.

27/03/2025

According to a MVAF Paramedic and other ambulance services, the ex*****on of this evacuation was well managed and coordinated by the MVA Fund of Namibia.

Crews were transporting to the early hours of this morning of these patients.

Well done to all involved.

MVA on the C36 route outside Uis this afternoon (26/03/2025)

Fatalities reported with numerous seriously injured (children also involved). Some patients transfer to the Omaruru State Hospital, some to Swakopmund State Hospital and some directly to Windhoek by road ambulance. Most of the patients enroute to Windhoek sustained serious injuries.

In appreciation to those departments and emergency services involved or in attendance:
▪︎ Nampol
▪︎ MoHSS
▪︎ E-Med Rescue24
▪︎ LifeLink Emergency Rescue Services
▪︎ E:360
▪︎ MVA Fund of Namibia ... to mention a few.

22/02/2025

Elzanne Zanie Balhao

22/02/2025

On 21 February 2025, Chaplain answered the final role call.

He was a friend to many, and the Chaplain at many of our weddings as well.

He was a man that was not to be stopped.

As Aubrey Oosthuizen recounted the tale of how he would get in the ambulance and would be in the back with the patient, and when not with the patient he would be counselling the family members.

Arthur Pearce could tell us stories about Andre 5th that would have us laughing at his cowboy Shananigans.

Adri Goosen (RIP) spent lots of time together, a true bond as Adri's mom, tannie Jeanie Goosen recounted her fond memories.
flames49 will be able to share stories of Andre's time with Windhoek Fire and Rescue.

There are just to many names to mention.

Please leave your stories in the comments section for his family to read and for the next inspirational group of Chaplain, Medic, Firefighters that are to follow.

21/02/2025

for the evening straight off the podcast press...

Here is a shining learning opportunity to understand, change, decide and make a choice.
We see this in our industry at all levels.

"want ek f@kken kan!" en "omdat ek so se, ek is die baas!" boss mentality highlighted.

From your two wicked sense of humour fire house guys at .us

🔥Warning, normal EMS language, yes that means some vloekwoorde/swearing⚠️🔥

Tom and Craig discuss how to spot a poorly trained and insecure boss.

02/02/2025

Philadelfia medical plane crash footage and news report.

The medical transport jet carrying a patient and her mother back to Mexico was in the air less than a minute before it plunged to the ground in a busy corrid...

23/01/2025

Kickbacks are a form of unethical behavior that can have significant consequences for both individuals and organizations.

They can undermine trust, erode the rule of law, and have a negative impact on competition and economic growth. However, there are alternatives to kickbacks that organizations can consider, such as implementing a transparent procurement process or establishing a code of conduct that prohibits unethical behavior. By taking these steps, organizations can build trust and respect with suppliers and other stakeholders, while also promoting a more ethical and sustainable business environment.

15/01/2025

With Crisis Emergency and Response Services – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

15/01/2025

NECPA: Namibia Emergency Care Practitioner Association.

Does it still truly still exist?

www.necpa.com.na is up for sale and doesn't exist anymore.
Not finding it on Facebook.

Not finding any groups etc.

NECPA posts return information to 2015 when it was active and created.

If Na ECP's cannot find a platform, how are we supposed to be inclusive as a nation of Emergency Care Providers, Unity, a Voice, an Association of like-minded people.
We not going to grow as a nation but only according to a few elites.

Would NECPA please create platforms where ALL ECP's can participate in the future of the EMS of Namibia.

05/01/2025

Observation & Road Traffic Check Point

Public Transport Drivers & Passengers have little to no knowledge of the following, among others:

1) can identify and or explain emergency exits for use by themselves or passengers

2) can’t explain the use of fire extinguishers themselves and or by passengers

3) emergency kits ie warning triangle absent,

4) Emergency numbers ie MVAF AR not know widely or Traffic Violation Report Numbers

5) little to no knowledge by vehicle owners of Tyre pressure & Tyre tread depth

PSA Message: Sidney Boois

Image: MVA Fund

How you drive determines your destination, safe at home, or the mortuary.

04/01/2025