Underberg Emergency Medical Services

15/10/2026

❤️ STAYIN’ ALIVE… LITERALLY! 🎶🫀

🚨 WORLD RESTART A HEART DAY | 16 OCTOBER 2026

Did you know that one of the most famous songs in the world could help you SAVE A LIFE? ❤️

🎵 “Stayin’ Alive” by the Bee Gees has a beat of approximately 103 beats per minute — making it a great rhythm to remember when performing CPR!

When someone’s heart suddenly stops, every second matters. And sometimes, the difference between life and death is simply having someone nearby who knows what to do.

🫀 REMEMBER THESE 3 SIMPLE STEPS:

✅ 1. CHECK – Is the person responsive and breathing normally?

📞 2. CALL – If they’re unresponsive and not breathing normally, call emergency services immediately. Ask someone to fetch an AED if available.

👐 3. PUSH – Place your hands in the centre of the chest and push HARD and FAST, approximately 100–120 compressions per minute.

🎶 Keep the beat of “Stayin’ Alive” in your head!

Continue compressions until an AED is ready to use, emergency professionals take over, or the person shows signs of life.

You don’t need a medical degree. You don’t need fancy equipment. You just need the knowledge and courage to ACT.

At Underberg Emergency Medical Services, we believe that a community that knows CPR is a community that saves lives.

❤️ Be the reason someone gets another tomorrow.

🚑 UNDERBERG EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

📞 079 976 9056

📲 Save these numbers under AMBULANCE.

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12/10/2026

🚨 BEYOND THE FINISH LINE, WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED! 🚨

🏃‍♂️ GLENCAIRN 2026 TRAIL RUN | UNDERBERG

What an incredible event to have been part of!

Underberg Emergency Medical Services (UEMS) was proud to serve as the dedicated medical service provider at the Glencairn 2026 Trail Run, ensuring professional medical support was available throughout the event.

From the starting line to the finish line, our team was on standby, ready to respond when needed. 🚑

A big thank you to the event organisers for trusting UEMS with the medical support of this fantastic event!

❤️ MORE THAN JUST AN AMBULANCE SERVICE

While we’re proud to support local sporting events, our commitment to the community goes far beyond race day.

Our services include:

🚨 Emergency medical and trauma response
🚑 Back-to-Home transport (short and long distances)
🏥 Medical products and supplies
📚 Training services
🏃 Special event medical standby and support

WHY CHOOSE UEMS?

✅ Proudly local, serving Underberg, Himeville and surrounding areas
✅ Registered and accredited with relevant professional bodies and organisations
✅ All medical aids accepted
✅ Private patients welcome
✅ Competitive rates, including discounted services for private and pensioner patients

📍 LOCAL RESPONSE. PROFESSIONAL CARE.

Because when an emergency happens, knowing who to call makes all the difference.

📞 SAVE OUR EMERGENCY NUMBERS:

☎️ 079 976 9056
☎️ 081 857 0553

📲 Save these numbers in your phone under “AMBULANCE” — you never know when you or someone you love might need them.

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UEMS — On the Move for a Safer Community.

09/10/2026

🚨🇿🇦 OCTOBER IS TRANSPORT MONTH | EVERY SECOND COUNTS. EVERY LIFE MATTERS.

Every journey has a destination. Every person on our roads has someone waiting for them at home. ❤️

This Transport Month, Underberg Emergency Medical Services (UEMS) is reminding our community that road safety is not just about following the rules — it’s about protecting lives.

🚑 As emergency medical responders, we witness the devastating consequences of road accidents. Behind every emergency call is a person, a family, and a life that can change in an instant.

The choices you make behind the wheel can mean the difference between life and death.

✅ Slow down. Speeding kills.

✅ Buckle up. Every seat. Every journey.

✅ Never drink and drive.

✅ Put your phone away. Distractions can be deadly.

✅ Respect other road users and make way for emergency vehicles.

💚 OUR MESSAGE IS SIMPLE:

We are proud to be there when our community needs us most. But the greatest emergency is the one that never happens.

Drive with care. Arrive alive. Someone is waiting for you.

🚨 UNDERBERG EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES

📞 079 976 9056

📞 081 857 0553

📍 Serving Underberg, Himeville and surrounding communities.

ALWAYS THERE WHEN IT MATTERS. ❤️

05/10/2026

DEDICATED MEDICAL SUPPORT

UEMS is the proud dedicated medical service provider at the UFA Show in Underberg

🚨 Underberg Emergency Medical Services 🚨
For ALL Medical and Trauma Emergencies.
☎ 079 976 9056
☎ 081 857 0553
save these numbers under AMBULANCE
✅ Accepting all Medical Aid's.
✅ Private patients welcome.
🛣 Underberg, Himeville and surrounding areas.
Benefits when utilizing our services;
🆗We are a local ambulance service.
🆗Registered and accredited at various boards, associations and organizations.
🆗Competitive and discounted rates and services especially for private and pensioner patients.
🆗Wide range of products and services on offer e.g.
Emergency medical response
Back-to-Home service (long and short distances)
Medical products and supplies sales
Training services
Special event and medical standby/support services

📲Please SHARE this message with all your contacts.

28/09/2026

VACANCY: Intermediate Life Support Paramedic / Emergency Care Assistant

Underberg Emergency Medical Services is looking for a committed and community-oriented ILS or ECA to join our dynamic team.

Location: Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract Type: Full-time (subject to a three-month probation period)
Starting date: Immediately

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure operational readiness of ambulance and equipment for emergency responses
• Deliver patient care in accordance with your scope of practice and HPCSA protocols
• Provide support in the Primary Health Care Clinic when required
• Assist in delivery of First Aid Training courses, when requested
• Provide medical support at local events and special functions
• Promote a positive, professional image of UEMS within the community

Minimum Requirements:
• Valid HPCSA registration as an ILS or ECA
• Valid driver’s license and Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
• Sound knowledge of HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Minimum 1-year operational experience in an EMS environment
• Preference will be given to those candidates who have completed their CPG guidelines update

Key Attributes:
• Demonstrated professionalism and composure under pressure
• Ability to complete all patient documentation accurately and comprehensively
• Proficient in both written and spoken English
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills

To Apply:
Email your detailed CV along with traceable references, and proof of HPCSA registration, CPD compliance, driver’s license, and PDP to:
📧 [email protected]

Subject: ILS Vacancy

28/09/2026

VACANCY: Emergency Care Technician (ECT)

Underberg Emergency Medical Services is looking for a committed and community-oriented ECT to join our dynamic team.

Location: Underberg, KwaZulu-Natal
Contract Type: Full-time (subject to a three-month probation period)
Starting date: Immediately

Key Responsibilities:
• Ensure operational readiness of ambulance and equipment for emergency responses
• Deliver patient care in accordance with your scope of practice and HPCSA protocols
• Provide support in the Primary Health Care Clinic when required
• Assist in delivery of First Aid Training courses, when requested
• Provide medical support at local events and special functions
• Promote a positive, professional image of UEMS within the community

Minimum Requirements:
• Valid HPCSA registration as an ECT
• Valid driver’s license and Professional Driving Permit (PDP)
• Sound knowledge of HPCSA guidelines and scope of practice
• Minimum 1-year operational experience in an EMS environment
• Preference will be given to those candidates who have completed their CPG guidelines update

Key Attributes:
• Demonstrated professionalism and composure under pressure
• Ability to complete all patient documentation accurately and comprehensively
• Proficient in both written and spoken English
• Strong teamwork, communication, and interpersonal skills

To Apply:
Email your detailed CV along with traceable references, and proof of HPCSA registration, CPD compliance, driver’s license, and PDP to:
📧 [email protected]

Subject: ECT Vacancy

24/09/2026

19/09/2026

Your Rights as a Patient Matter
At UEMS, we believe that every patient deserves dignity, respect, and quality care. The South African Patients’ Rights Charter reminds us that health care is not a privilege — it is a constitutional right.

✅ You have the right to a safe environment
✅ You have the right to timely emergency care — regardless of ability to pay
✅ You have the right to confidentiality and informed consent
✅ You have the right to refuse treatment and seek a second opinion
✅ You have the right to complain and receive a full response

But with rights come responsibilities:
💡 Take care of your health and environment
💡 Respect the rights of other patients and providers
💡 Provide accurate information to health care workers
💡 Pay for the services provided and arrange for settlement of costs

At UEMS, we are committed to upholding these rights and responsibilities every day — because your health, your dignity, and your voice matter.

03/09/2026

🚑 Community Incident Report – Road Traffic Accident*

On 03 September 2026, Underberg Emergency Medical Services (UEMS) responded to a single‑vehicle accident on the R617 in the direction of Swartberg.

Upon arrival, our team found that the bakkie had overturned, and the driver had been ejected from the vehicle. UEMS medics immediately initiated advanced care, stabilised the patient on scene, and ensured safe transport to hospital for further management.

We extend our sincere wishes for a full and speedy recovery to the injured individual.

*🛡️ Road Safety Guidance – What To Do If You Encounter an Accident*

📞 Call for help immediately – Dial UEMS on 0799769056.

🚧 Ensure your own safety first – Park safely, switch on hazard lights, and avoid standing in traffic lanes.

🧍 Do not move injured persons unnecessarily – Unless there is immediate danger (e.g., fire), keep them still and calm until professionals arrive.

✋ Provide reassurance – Speak calmly to the injured, let them know help is on the way.

🩹 Basic first aid – If trained, control bleeding with firm pressure and monitor breathing.

🧭 Stay on scene – Guide emergency services to the exact location when they arrive.

At UEMS, we remain steadfast in our mission: to protect lives, strengthen community safety, and respond with professionalism and compassion.

Your safety is our mission. Your community is our pride.

📞 Save our emergency number now: 0799769056