DAN SOUTHERN AFRICA - WHAT IT IS AND WHAT IT IS NOT

WHAT DAN-SA IS

DAN-SA is an emergency service provider, similar to Netcare 911 or ER-24 - True or False? *This question is required.

That is CORRECT!

DAN is not an Emergency Service Provider - or ESP.

An Emergency Service Provider -- or ESP -- is a public/private system aimed at the provision of emergency ambulance service, including emergency care and transportation to a hospital.

DAN-SA does offer a 24-hour hotline for diving emergencies. However, DAN liaises with Emergency [Medical] Service Providers such as Netcare 911 and ER-24 as needed to arrange the necessary transportation to the closest, appropriate emergency medical facility.

That is INCORRECT!

DAN is not an Emergency Service Provider - or ESP.

An Emergency Service Provider -- or ESP -- is a public/private system aimed at the provision of emergency ambulance service, including emergency care and transportation to a hospital.

DAN-SA does offer a 24-hour hotline for diving emergencies. However, DAN liaises with Emergency [Medical] Service Providers such as Netcare 911 and ER-24 as needed to arrange the necessary transportation to the closest, appropriate emergency medical facility.