National Emergency Medical Services T/A NEMS

What National Emergency Medical Services T/A NEMS does

National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) is a South African pre-hospital emergency medical care provider operating a 24-hour crisis control centre that triages calls and dispatches a tiered fleet ranging from advanced life support rapid response vehicles to intermediate and basic life support ambulances. The company's service portfolio spans specialist event medical coverage (with Health and Safety Act compliance and tailored disaster/evacuation planning), inter-hospital intensive care transfers for adult and pediatric patients, national and international emergency medical transportation, aero-medical flight escort services, accredited first aid and emergency training courses, and a medical equipment sales division covering advanced, intermediate, and basic life support supplies.

NEMS serves three primary customer segments: event organizers requiring Health and Safety Act-compliant medical coverage, healthcare facilities (hospitals, old age homes, general practitioners) needing patient transfers and emergency support, and individuals requiring medical flight escort assistance including pre-flight examinations, in-flight monitoring, and post-flight hospital coordination. The company works with associate emergency medical partners to extend coverage when its own fleet is unavailable.

NEMS generates revenue through professional services (event coverage, emergency response, patient transfers, aero-medical escorts, training) and hardware sales (medical equipment). Pricing is not publicly disclosed; customers contact the company directly via email for quotes. The company is privately held, employs approximately 38 people, and operates nationally across South Africa with international emergency transportation capability. The available digital footprint (website copyright 2007-2010, Flash-based) is dated, and no funding rounds, M&A activity, or recent leadership changes are on record.

Name

National Emergency Medical Services T/A NEMS

Legal name

National Emergency Medical Services

Website

https://nems.co.za

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) is a South African pre-hospital emergency medical care provider offering 24-hour crisis dispatch, tiered ambulance and rapid response services, event medical coverage, patient transfers, aero-medical escorts, training, and equipment sales to event organizers, healthcare facilities, and individuals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Emergency Medical Services

NAICS

Ambulance Services (62191)

SIC

Services-Misc Health & Allied Services, Nec (8090), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) Providers (TLAFAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Medical Passenger Transfer (Non-Emergency Patient Transport) (THABAGAG), Facility-Based Patient Transport (Hospitals, SNFs, Dialysis Centers) (TLAFAKAG), Special Needs & Senior Transportation Services (TLAFAKAI)

Keywords

• Emergency medical services
• Ambulance services
• Event medical coverage
• Patient transportation
• First aid training

Headquarters

HQ city

Not specified

HQ country

South Africa

HQ region

Africa

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Emergency Medical Response Services: 24-hour emergency response services including dispatch of rapid response vehicles and ambulances to emergency situations. Services include medical advice and coordination with associate emergency medical partners.
2. Event Medical Services: Specialist emergency medical services provided to the event industry, covering all aspects from Basic Life Support through to Advanced Life Support care and treatment. Includes formulation and implementation of medical disaster and evacuation procedures specific to each event.
3. Medical Equipment Sales: Sales division offering medical equipment for advanced, intermediate and basic life support as well as first-aid. Equipment sourced from numerous suppliers to ensure best prices and highest quality. Covers all facets of medical equipment ensuring legal requirements are adhered to.
4. Training and Education Services: Accredited first aid and emergency training courses, emergency education and awareness programs. Training team designs and implements individually tailor-made courses to suit specific client needs and requirements.
5. Patient Transfer and Transportation: Inter-hospital ambulance transfers including both adult and pediatric patients, as well as national and international emergency medical transportation. Services include old age home transfers, GP annual check-ups, and hospital to home services.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

National Emergency Medical Services (NEMS) is a South African pre-hospital emergency medical care specialist providing a 24-hour crisis control centre that dispatches emergency response vehicles and ambulances. The company offers a fleet ranging from basic to advanced life support vehicles for emergency response, inter-hospital transfers, and patient transportation, plus specialized event medical services, aero-medical flight escort assistance, accredited first-aid training, and sales of emergency medical equipment.

Product overview

NEMS (National Emergency Medical Services) is a pre-hospital emergency medical care specialist offering an integrated portfolio of services. The core offering consists of a 24-hour crisis control centre that dispatches emergency response vehicles and coordinates with partner services, a fleet of ambulances ranging from basic to advanced life support for emergencies and inter-hospital transfers, medical equipment sales covering all life support levels, accredited first aid and emergency training courses, specialist event medical services, aero-medical escort assistance, and patient transportation logistics. These services work together to provide comprehensive emergency medical coverage from initial call response through to hospital transport.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• 24-Hour Crisis Control Centre A 24-hour control centre staffed by medically qualified personnel who assess emergency calls and dispatch appropriate emergency response vehicles, ambulances, or partner emergency medical services. The centre also provides medical advice and handles general enquiries for event organizers, healthcare facilities, and individuals.
• Emergency Response Vehicles and Ambulance Services A fleet of vehicles ranging from advanced life support rapid response units to intermediate and basic life support ambulances, equipped to handle any medical emergency situation, including intensive care inter-hospital transfers for both adult and pediatric patients.
• Event Medical Services Specialist emergency medical services for the event industry, covering Basic Life Support through to Advanced Life Support care and treatment. Includes formulation and implementation of medical disaster and evacuation procedures specific to each event, complying with the Health and Safety Act legislation.
• Aero-Medical Flight Services Medical escort assistance for passengers requiring additional help during flights. Includes pre-flight medical examinations, logistical arrangements with airlines and airports, continuous passenger monitoring throughout the flight, and post-flight ambulance and hospital transportation coordination.
• Patient Transportation Services National and international emergency medical response and transportation logistics, including old age home transfers, general practitioner annual check-ups, hospital-to-home services, and emergency transportation to the closest appropriate medical facility.
• First Aid and Emergency Training Courses Accredited first aid and emergency training courses, emergency education, and awareness programs delivered in conjunction with training partners. Packages are individually tailored to meet specific client needs, including fire training.
• Medical Equipment Sales Equipment sales division supplying emergency medical, safety, rescue, and first-aid equipment across advanced, intermediate, and basic life support levels, sourced from numerous suppliers to ensure competitive pricing and quality while meeting legal requirements.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Associate Emergency Medical PartnersminorOthersNEMS works with associate emergency medical partners to ensure emergency assistance is immediately provided when needed. These partners are dispatched alongside NEMS emergency rapid response vehicles and ambulances to expand coverage and response capabilities.

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights3 records

Market position

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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