Since 19 June 2023, BEST has responded to nine callouts. Eight of these were for individual patients and one motor vehicle accident (MVA) involving four adults and a baby. Our thanks to Betty’s Bay Fire & Rescue who assisted with the MVA, with a Mooiuitsig callout and for kindly offering BEST the use of their Fire House. One of our team members has unfortunately withdrawn for personal reasons so we are looking for a few more dedicated and committed volunteers to undergo five days of first aid training on Saturdays and, most importantly, who will be willing to be on duty from 17:00 – 08:00 Monday to Friday and 24 hrs/d on Saturdays, Sundays and on Public Holidays despite work and/ or other commitments. Those interested can contact Rob Boyd on 082 567 8858.
At present we have three teams of two people and a standby person to fill in when necessary. Each team currently works on rotation, four days on and eight days off. With additional teams, the number of off-days will increase.
We would like to thank all those who have made donations to BEST and who have funded our clothing, medical equipment, phone and consumables. Without your generosity and support our service would not be possible. A special word of thanks to Coleen Johnson and her family for all she has done and continues to do and to ER24 for their ongoing support.
The Emergency Number for BEST is 066 165 6061.