Tips for surviving the lockdown
Dispatcher Files 1. Keep to a routine – everyone is in unfamiliar territory with the current pandemic, so keeping some normality and routine is vital. Try to get up and go to bed at your
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How to deal with emergency situations
Dispatcher Files While dealing with an emergency situation may be difficult, it becomes a little more manageable if you know what to do. Have a look at the following steps: Remain Calm You are only
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Reporting old explosives (mortars, bombs and shells)
Dispatcher Files If you come across something that you think may be an explosive device (a bomb, shell, mortar or marine flare for example): Do not touch it Leave the item where it is –
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Student collapses at school
Dispatcher Files We received a call on one of our busy day shifts regarding a 15 year-old who had collapsed at school. As the information was received we then dispatched Netcare 911 to go and
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Children left home alone
Dispatcher Files If you need to leave your children at home alone, they should know the following: When and how to call an emergency number or how to activate the AAA Response app What their
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Tips on how to look after your vehicle’s tyres
Dispatcher Files 3 tips to look after your vehicle’s tyres: Maintain proper inflation pressure Proper inflation pressure is necessary in giving you the best tyre performance, safety, and fuel economy. Remember to frequently (at least
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Be vigilant when withdrawing money at an ATM
Dispatcher Files 1. Be alert and conscious of your surroundings when using an ATM. 2. Never give your card or PIN number to anyone, for any reason. 3. Don’t write your PIN on the card
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Drug-taking Dangers
Dispatcher Files Every time you use a drug you are carrying the risk of serious side effects or overdose. Overdoses can happen with all types of drugs, including cocaine, heroin, alcohol, etc. Accidental overdoses occur
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Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA)
Dispatcher Files Gauteng – Pretoria It was the last night of my night-shift schedule recently and a report came in that a AAA Response member needed assistance at the scene of a motor vehicle accident,
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