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National Ambulance

Event Emergency Medical Coverage

We provide emergency medical standby coverage from basic to advanced life support tailored to events of every type and size in the UAE. From risk assessment and pre-event planning to deployment and emergency management, our team has the expertise and experience to meet whatever the need, whenever required. All phases and aspects of event coverage are completed under strict clinical protocols and in compliance with local legislation and regulations.

Having effective medical services on standby at events can minimise risks and ensure people get immediate medical attention in the event of an accident or sickness. Our service provision ranges from a single medic with an ambulance to a multi-disciplinary team of Emergency Doctors, Paramedics and EMTs and multiple emergency vehicles. In large-scale events we utilise a complete incident command, control and communication structure and seamlessly integrate into the wider event organisation system including the coordination with other emergency service providers. Our coverage includes fully equipped emergency vehicles fitted with specialised portable medical equipment, first aid posts, foot patrols, the utilisation of modern communication systems and technologies and logistical support.

National Ambulance UAE has extensive experience in supplying emergency medical coverage for a wide range of high-profile sporting and community events such as Formula One Grand Prix, ITU World Triathlon, UAE Cycling Tour, Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, Ras Al Khaimah’s firework displays and other local and international events.

We are a trusted partner of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Abu Dhabi Motorsports Management Company, and Zayed Sports City.

Service Delivery Key Points

Provides pre-event planning, advice and risk assessment, event medical management and post-event reporting
Extensive experience covering high profile events
Seamless integration with wider event organisation system
Caters for all types and sizes of events offering different levels of medical care
Ranges from a single medic to a multidisciplinary medical team with multiple emergency vehicles
Static and mobile standby options including ambulance deployment, foot patrols and first aid posts
Fully equipped ambulances fitted with portable AEDs and specialised medical and trauma equipment
State-of-the-art command, control and communication systems
Compliant with international standards and local regulations and legislation

Standing by in case of an emergency

From small groups to large-scale multi-sited/ multiple-day public events, we supply tailored emergency medical standby service to all types of events including:

  • Concerts
  • Community Sporting Events
  • Professional Sports Events
  • Exhibitions and Trade Shows
  • Community Events, Festivals and Fairs
  • VIP Events
  • Ceremonial Shows
  • Fireworks and Air Shows
  • Marches and Parades
  • TV and Film sets

And more…

We are ready to support your event

We will conduct a risk assessment and supply you with medical coverage at a level appropriate for your event so you can take comfort in knowing that we are there when you need us

Book Emergency Medical Cover for Your Event

To request a quote for National Ambulance to provide emergency medical cover at your next event, please fill out the form below and a member of our team will be in contact with you shortly.

Contact Us

Have a question for us? Call us or fill an enquiry form to contact us for assistance. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible.

+971 2 596 8600

Thank you for requesting event emergency medical support from National Ambulance. Please submit this form at least 14 days prior to the event. If your request is urgent, call 02-596-8600 during business hours during business hours Monday through Thursday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM, and Friday between 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM. The service is provided only in the Emirates of Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Sharjah, Ras al Khaimah, Fujairah and Umm Al Quwain. The following form must be completed accurately so that we may assess the requirements for ambulance service provision and level of clinical cover. Our Event Team will review your request and contact you to further assess your event requirements followed by our quotation. Please note that completion of this form does not guarantee provision of service as certain criteria must be evaluated.

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    Public and Private Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

    Public and Private Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

    Serving UAE communities with quality emergency medical services We provide a wide range of emergency medical services (EMS) to the private and public sectors. This includes providing comprehensive urgent pre-hospital medical care for serious illness or injury, whether it is in a public setting or an immediate onsite response. Through an integrated and seamless EMS system, our qualified clinical staff; combined with advanced medical and communications technology, fully equipped ambulances, medication, and coordinated response; enable us to provide the appropriate care for patients in any type of medical emergencies, public health crisis or trauma. Our services are organised into distinct sub-services as follows: Public Medical Emergency Response Our comprehensive public emergency medical response is integrated with other public emergency services and systems intended to maintain and enhance the public’s health, safety and security. This includes thoughtful planning and close coordination with regulatory bodies, Police, Civil Defense, Government hospitals and other stakeholders, as well as complying with legislative and regulatory requirements and industry standards. From receiving a call from within our areas of operations via our ambulance communications centers, ambulance resources are dispatched to the scene to manage, stabilise and treat patients before they are transported to hospitals, either via ground or air, to receive further treatment. To complement this service, we also provide education and awareness programmes to raise public understanding of the ambulance service and inform people what to do in a medical emergency. Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) Together with our aviation partners, we provide dedicated Helicopter Emergency Medical Services (HEMS) to respond and transport critically ill or injured patients from the scene to emergency departments at hospitals. In addition to public response, the service is also provided as part of contractual agreements to cover remote onshore and offshore locations, such as oil and gas fields or military bases to ensure the delivery of an enhanced emergency response capability. Our service also includes inter-facility patient transport in which patients receive the appropriate medical care during their transport between hospital facilities. The comprehensive emergency healthcare response we offer is consistent with legislation and regulations as well as international best practice standards for aviation safety and clinical care. Onsite Medical Support We offer long-term onsite emergency medical support with licensed medical staff and fully equipped emergency vehicles for a variety of circumstances. This can be arranged for small or large-scale organisations, in public or secure locations, at venues with high visitor numbers and in remote locations or offshore facilities. This onsite medical response provides peace of mind to staff and management that highly trained personnel are ready to deal with any type of emergency or critical health and safety situation. We can help you assess your site needs and industry requirements and ensure providing the right level of support with the appropriate resources for your business Find out more about our Emergency Medical Services and what National Ambulance can offer your organisation Our team will get back to you as soon as possible Enquire Now

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    Non-Emergency Patient Transport Service (PTS)

    Ensuring patients are safely and comfortably escorted We provide a professional non-emergency patient transport service for those who need to be transported between healthcare facilities or between home/airport and the healthcare facility. This service is for patients who require clinical monitoring or supervision during transport but do not require a time-critical ambulance response. Patients who are seriously ill or their life is at risk should call 998 to request emergency ambulance. Our multidisciplinary team provides a specialised support using state-of-the-art equipment required to ensure a smooth and safe journey for the patient. Our emergency vehicles are equipped to the highest standard for patient transfer service with a stretcher, cardiac monitors/defibrillators, pain relief and other life-saving medical equipment. The service operates on a 24/7 basis by prior appointment within the UAE and caters for walking, stretcher-bound or wheelchair patients. All patient transports are completed under strict clinical protocols and in compliance with local legislation and regulations. Service Delivery Key Points Operates 24/7 within the UAE Includes inter-facility transfers, discharges from hospital to home, and transport to and from medical appointments Offers ground and air ambulance transport by qualified and highly trained medics Fully equipped ambulances fitted with life-saving equipment Caters for walking, wheelchair and stretcher-bound patients Implements a patient-centered care approach Operates within international standards and strict clinical protocols Complies with local regulations and legislations Require our service or have further enquiries? Book an Ambulance Do you require professional non-urgent ambulance transport to, from or between healthcare facilities? Request a quote by filling the Non-Emergency Patient Transport Form and our team will get back to you within 48 hours. Complete Form Contact Us Have a question for us? Use this form to contact us for assistance. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible. Enquire Now

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    Clinical Education and Training

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Adopting a quality-centred approach and focusing on achieving academic excellence, our Education and Training division operates within five main areas: International Accreditations, EMS Education, Organisations and Individual Training, Community Outreach Programmes and EMS projects. International Accreditations and EMS Certification To remain current on the ever-expanding knowledge and skills required of EMS professionals, we pride ourselves on being a one-stop solution for EMS practitioners and medical professionals where they can achieve their certifications for their basic and advanced disciplines including EMT/ Paramedic certification, EMS certification and professional development CME training. Our centre offers class room and online blended learning via an interactive learning environment to practice and maintain life-saving knowledge and skills in accordance with international best practices. We use the latest technology including simulation-based learning on a variety of EMS clinical scenarios, directive real-time feedback devices, online eLearning, virtual learning and remote skills verification to support learning and courses objectives.   Training and International Certification Organisations and Workplaces If an accident or incident happened at your workplace, do your employees know what to do? Every second counts if a person has a heart attack or a serious accident. We offer onsite workplace training and classes to organisations across the country. We can provide your employees with the awareness and competencies required in an emergency situation giving your organisation the assurance of the best in training. We are able to fulfil your organisational safety training needs by offering flexible and convenient options for international certification. From traditional classrooms to blended learning and virtual classrooms, we can equip your employees with the vital knowledge and skills to handle workplace incidents. We can develop a customized First Aid CPR AED programme including AED implementation and provide Emergency Medical Response, Emergency Vehicle Operator Safety courses and more for organisations. Individuals We offer First Aid CPR AED Training, emergency medical response (first responder) and community emergency response team programmes for the general public across the UAE. We provide in-person and convenient blended learning training options. With blended learning the online portion can be completed at your own pace and the skills assessment can be done through a short session at one of our training sites. 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We can fulfil your safety training needs and provide you with the awareness and competencies required in any emergency situation Contact Us Have a question for us? Call us or fill an enquiry form to contact us for assistance. Our team will get back to you as soon as possible. +971 2 596 8600 Enquire Now

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