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

Mining operations run around the clock, and emergency medical support for your workforce should too. ROCKET Connect Corporate EMS Solution gives mining employees access to emergency medical response when incidents happen. Contact Craig [email protected] 072 688 1165 #mining #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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] 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

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

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

ROCKET Mini at a specialist facility in Johannesburg following the successful retrieval of a polytrauma patient from Mpumalanga Province. Learn more about ROCKET’s emergency medical services 👉 bit.ly/4dcxofm #ROCKETHEMS #ROCKETEMS #EmergencyMedicalServices #JohannesburgEMS #MpumalangaEMS

Pride of Limpopo captured departing base in the Limpopo Province for the retrieval of a critically injured patient. #PrideOfLimpopo #ROCKETHEMS #ROCKETEMS #EmergencyMedicalServices #LimpopoEMS #CriticalCareTransport #SouthAfricaEMS

ROCKET at a specialist hospital in Johannesburg following the retrieval of a polytrauma patient from the Vaal area. Learn more about ROCKET’s emergency medical services in South Africa 👉 bit.ly/4dcxofm #ROCKETHEMS #ROCKETEMS #EmergencyMedicalServices #AirAmbulanceSouthAfrica #SouthAfricaEMS

ROCKET Connect Tourism Solution provides 24/7 emergency medical support while you travel within South Africa, with swift response by road or air* ambulance (*when flight criteria applies) when time is of the essence. Travel bold. Travel safe. Sign up 👉 bit.ly/RConnTourism #ems #rocketconnect

ROCKET was activated for an inter-hospital transfer from the Free State to a specialist facility in Gauteng, ensuring the patient received the advanced care required for further management. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

ROCKET refueling in Copperton during a mission to retrieve a critically ill patient in Carnarvon, Northern Cape. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

CPR errors still happen, even in experienced clinical teams. This article by Kaleb Lachenicht, ROCKET Chief Clinical Officer, looks at ten of the most common mistakes made during resuscitation. A useful read for anyone involved in emergency care. bit.ly/413m2qp #cpr #ems #rockethems

Emergency medical assistance for you and your family. ROCKET Connect Family Solution gives you 24/7 access to professional emergency medical advice and rapid emergency coordination — so when something goes wrong, your family isn’t left figuring it out alone. Sign up: bit.ly/RConnFamily #ems

Following a primary incident in the Vaal area, ROCKET was activated and landed on scene before airlifting the patient to a specialist facility in Johannesburg. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

ROCKET, crewed by an all-female HEMS team, was activated for an inter-hospital transfer (IHT) in the Mpumalanga Province, transporting the patient to a specialist facility in Pretoria. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

Pride of Limpopo departing base for the retrieval of a neonatal patient, transporting the patient to a specialist facility. Proudly serving our communities collaboratively. #wegenuinenlycare #prideoflimpopo #rockethems

ROCKET was activated for an inter-hospital transfer (IHT) from a facility in the Free State Province to a specialist facility in Gauteng. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

To the ambulance service providers who support ROCKET HEMS across South Africa: thank you. You answer the phone at any hour, move crews fast, run scenes properly, and stabilise patients in tough places so safe air transfer is possible. We see it, and we appreciate it. #ems #rockethems

Skills can start to fade in as little as four weeks — so we don’t treat practice as optional at ROCKET. Beyond weekly academic meetings and case reviews, we keep clinical currency across the full scope: procedures, protocols, crew coordination, and the small checks that prevent big mistakes.

“The loser has more in common with the winner than with the person sitting on the sidelines.” - James Clear Kaleb Lachenicht (ROCKET Chief Clinical Officer and EPIC EM Director) reflects on a James Clear quote to frame what high-stakes work really demands. Full article: bit.ly/4tZ8WYR

ROCKET Mini on the helipad of a specialist facility in Gauteng following the successful completion of a neonatal inter-hospital transfer in the North West Province. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

ROCKET lifting off for a cardiac inter-hospital transfer to a specialist facility in the Northwest Province. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

ROCKET departing a specialist facility in Gauteng following the successful inter-facility retrieval of a polytrauma patient from the Mpumalanga Province. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

Following the successful inter-facility retrieval of a cardiac patient from a hospital in the Mpumalanga Province, ROCKET departs from a specialist facility in Pretoria. #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

In our environment, prehospital emergency anaesthesia with intubation sits right at the intersection of clinical benefit, operational risk, and system cost. Link to full article: bit.ly/4qON7bq #traumacare #ems #rockethems #rockethemsnortherncape

ROCKET’s Rescue Division recently completed an ab initio short-haul/long-line course for five medical crew in Jhb. From pre-course online prep to practical long-line work at Kromvlei, the focus was precision, communication, and safe patient handling under a helicopter. Link bit.ly/46pCIM5

Sonia Stoltz kicked off her EMS career in 2004 as a BAA and Fire Fighter at Tshwane EMS. In 2023, Sonia joined ROCKET, continuing her commitment to delivering exceptional emergency care. Sonia enjoys fishing, motorcycles, and, above all, spending time with her family - her greatest pride.

Our Kimberley crews recently completed another cycle of advanced re-currency rescue training; an essential part of the discipline that keeps us mission-ready. ROCKET Air Rescue is a fully licensed air ambulance and air rescue service. 👉 bit.ly/4mUmEHB #ems #rockethems #airrescue

Naidene Massey has a professional background spanning both pre-hospital and post-hospital environments. Her experience also includes serving overseas in Afghanistan as a FACC operator, where she operated in demanding and high-pressure conditions. She joined ROCKET in October 2022. #ems #rockethems