WATCH: Save The Paramedics – Joining forces to protect SA’s first responders
Save The Paramedics. While the crimes differ, the severity of these crimes does not.
Joining forces to protect SA’s first responders was aim behind the creating the Save The Paramedics video.
The video launch also marks the start of the campaign nationally.
Crimes against paramedics and emergency services is a growing concern.
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Especially for local motorcycle club, Firefighters Joburg.
While the crimes differ, the severity of these crimes does not.
Paramedics are robbed and even raped while trying to save lives.
Hydraulic rescue equipment such as Jaws of Life are stolen from fire stations.
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These tools are used in cash-in-transit heists.
Jan Liebenburg, president of the motorcycle club, said he’s concerned that if nothing is done about first responders’ safety, fewer emergency services personnel will arrive at scenes.
To create awareness about these crimes, director Donald Zastron joined forces with Firefighters Joburg to create this video.
Join Firefighters Joburg on Facebook.
WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:
