• Fever: when to leave it and when to treat it

    Most people do not understand that fever is an important part of their immune system. Instead, they treat it like an illness, immediately reaching for medicines to lower the temperature. ER24 Branch Manager Michelle Cook describes the role and function of a fever, explaining when to treat it and when to let it be.

  • Stay safe during wet and windy conditions

    When you’re on the road, bad weather may bring with it reduced visibility, steering ability, and traction. You’ll also need more time and space when braking to a stop.

  • Take the first step to a healthier lifestyle

    Dr Robyn Holgate, ER24’s Chief Medical Officer, offers a few ‘steps’ to start living your best life, now.

  • How we safeguard our mental health

    From debriefing with colleagues to building Lego models to chilling with a pet rabbit, ER24 paramedics share their unique approaches to protecting their mental health.

  • 'Seven people played a part in saving my life that day'

    That sense of being in the right place at the right time is one we've all experienced at some point in our lives. This is a story of how, exactly a year ago, such a moment played a crucial role in the trajectory of saving the life of motorcyclist Chris Jurgens.

  • Resilience in rescue: The role of exercise in a medic's daily life

    Discover the unique challenges medics face – physically and mentally – in this high-stakes profession.

  • Your guide to home safety

    Falls and electric shocks are two of the leading causes of domestic accidents. Ensure your family is safe at home with expert help from ER24.

  • How to help someone having a seizure

    Have you ever wondered about seizures – how they happen, why, and how they affect your health? Here, we take a closer look at this unique neurological event.

  • Introducing ER24’s All-Women Learning and Development Team: Liesl Wessels

    International Women's Day is an opportunity to applaud the valuable contributions and resilience of women in ER24.

  • Introducing ER24’s All-Women Learning and Development Team: Marsane Botha

    International Women's Day is an opportunity to applaud the valuable contributions and resilience of women in ER24.

  • Introducing ER24’s All-Women Learning and Development Team: Petro Jonker

    International Women's Day offers a moment to applaud the valuable contributions and resilience of women in ER24’s emergency medical services sector.