How to rid the ‘red zones’ of fear for emergency services

Building strong community relationships helps prevent attacks on paramedics

03 July 2022 - 00:00

People look up, some raise a hand, as an ambulance growls up a dusty street in Hangberg above Hout Bay harbour, looking for a shack number or the person who made the call for help on a Sunday afternoon.  ..

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