{"id":153805,"date":"2017-06-13T06:00:43","date_gmt":"2017-06-13T04:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/germistoncitynews.co.za\/153805\/watch-save-paramedics-joining-forces-protect-sas-first-responders\/"},"modified":"2017-06-13T11:14:54","modified_gmt":"2017-06-13T09:14:54","slug":"watch-save-paramedics-joining-forces-protect-sas-first-responders","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/develop.citizen.co.za\/germiston-city-news\/news-headlines\/2017\/06\/13\/watch-save-paramedics-joining-forces-protect-sas-first-responders\/","title":{"rendered":"WATCH: Save The Paramedics – Joining forces to protect SA’s first responders"},"content":{"rendered":"

Joining forces to protect SA’s first responders was aim behind the creating the Save The Paramedics video.<\/p>\n

The video launch also marks the start of the campaign nationally.<\/p>

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Crimes against paramedics<\/a> and emergency services is a growing concern.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0#YourStory: 40 years of saving lives<\/a><\/h4>\n

Especially for local motorcycle club, Firefighters Joburg.<\/p>

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While the crimes differ, the severity of these crimes does not.<\/p>\n

Paramedics are robbed <\/a>and even raped while trying to save lives.<\/p>\n

Hydraulic rescue equipment such as Jaws of Life are stolen from fire stations.<\/p>\n

Also read:\u00a0Paramedics save puppy after it was hit by a car<\/a><\/h4>\n

These tools are used in cash-in-transit heists.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

To create awareness about these crimes, director Donald Zastron joined forces with Firefighters Joburg to create this video.<\/p>\n

Join Firefighters Joburg<\/a> on Facebook.<\/p>\n

WATCH THE VIDEO HERE:<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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