VEMA High Angle Rescue Unit "HAR"

VEMA High-angle rescue Unit (HAR) is a Non-profit / Public Benefit Organization that operates within the boundaries of Kwazulu Natal. VEMA HAR is made up of 10 highly motivated and dedicated members; including highly trained paramedics and experienced rock climbers. The unit is the only volunteer rescue unit of its kind in Kwazulu Natal that has its own high angle rescue trained paramedics. The unit is self funded by the members. The unit trains on a regular basis in different terrains and conditions so we can be prepared for any emergency. We currently train with the South African Air Force (15th Squadron) doing helicopter evacuations during both daytime and night time and at times with the South African Police Service (SAPS) Search and Rescue Unit. The unit also works with National Sea Rescue Institute for maritime rescues. The unit responds to any call to either carry out or assist in rescues, whether technical or not. This even includes assisting the SPCA with animal rescue, where one of the members has specialised dog rescue harnesses and equipment specific to animal rescues and recoveries. Because the unit is a support service, they therefore assist any emergency service that requires high angle rescue. As a rescue unit, all members are on 24hr standby. The unit have assisted the Fire Department and Durban Metro Police with rope access to vehicles that have gone down embankments, to retrieve bodies or injured occupants. They have assisted in the search and recovery ...