Saudi Red Crescent Authority
| File:SRCA-new-color-logo.png Saudi Red Crescent Authority | |
| Founded | 1935 |
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| Founder | King Abdul Aziz Al Saud |
| Type | Advocacy / Policy |
| Focus | Humanitarian aid |
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| Origins | Private/Nonprofit |
Area served |  Saudi Arabia |
| Product | Children, General Family, Parenting, Women |
| Method | Aid agency |
(Arabic: هيئة الهلال الاحمر السعودي)
SRCA provides emergency medical services in five administrative regions of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It was founded in 1963. By 2009, the Society had 447 First Aid Centers, run by 5,507 staff, with 1300 ambulances which are distributed in all hospitals and centres around the country. The Red Crescent has a particular role to play during Hajj (the annual pilgrimage to the Holy City of Makkah), providing on-the-spot first aid and using its fleet of vehicles (1300 in 2009) to take emergency cases to the nearest medical facility.
The Red Crescent is responsible for pre-hospital services accessed through a central telephone line. In Saudi Arabia the emergency service is free of charge. Their main role is to transfer patients between facilities and will also provide backup as required such as in the case of a large-scale emergency. The number of people reporting to emergency rooms in year 1425 Hijri (2004) was around 11 million. There is a Red Crescent dispatch centre which provides coordination between centres and there is another dispatch centre for the civil defence.
To coordinate EMS during the Hajj, different kinds of transport are used to supplement the routine services. In Mecca, the larger ambulances have not been found to be optimum because of the high density of people. Teams therefore often use smaller ambulances, quads and two-wheel bikes.
Since the establishment of emergency teams using smaller ambulances, there has been a reduction in the number of people reporting to hospitals and this has saved a lot of lives. The precise course of action depends on the severity of the case, with constant communication with a central control room. There is coordination through the control room and dispatch centre to ensure adequate staff, supplies and drugs. There is regular training and emergency drills are conducted according to a well-developed disaster plan.
Vision
The Saudi Red Crescent Authorities offers emergent and fast medical service of first aid with a skill and effective result for citizens and foreign labors who are staying in the kingdom in ordinary circumstances and at time of catastrophes. It also contributes on enhancing standard of medical knowledge level. The Authority contributes on relief works inside the Kingdom and abroad. It offers service according to Islamic morals and instructions. It works in basic authentic medical regulations. It`s devotion on showing prominent human role and making strong friendly relations with public and government authorities which has relations with the activity of the authority inside the kingdom and abroad. The Saudi Red Crescent Authority gives the working staff special attention by training them and giving them incentives and facilities.
Overview of KSA
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, KSA, is the largest country of the Arabian Peninsula covering approximately 2,150,000 square kilometers with an estimated population of 28 million. It is bordered by Jordan and Iraq on the north , Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, the United Arab Emirates, and the Persian Gulf on the east, Oman and Yemen on the south, and the Red Sea to the west.
Riyadh is the capital and largest city of Saudi Arabia. As the nation's legislative, financial administrative, diplomatic and commercial center, Riyadh is home to a population of approximately 4.3 million people as well as foreign embassies, universities, banks and the SRCA corporate headquarters. The city is located in the center of the Kingdom, and is affectionately called "The Desert Pearl"; although, its actual name, "Riyadh" is derived from the Arabic word for "garden." This vibrant globalized environment features world class architecture, shopping, restaurants and cultural sites, coexisting comfortably alongside historical sites, nature reserves and all the elements of an old Arab city. This diversity makes Riyadh a unique and exciting place to live providing foreign residents with a multitude of new experiences and memorable moments.
SRCA History
Saudi Arabia is proud and honor to God Almighty to make it home to his old "Kaaba" and a kiss for Muslims pilgrims and pilgrims and visitors to a mosque Noble Prophet Muhammad purer prayer and delivery; so people supervised by the Two Holy Mosques and to provide all the guarantees of comfort and reassurance and services to the pilgrims and Ammar and visitors, and here comes the land of the Two Holy Mosques privacy from the rest of the globe has been keen Government of His Majesty the King Abdul Aziz bin Abdul Rahman Al-Faisal Al Saud - may Allah have mercy on him - since it was founded on the protection of the Two Holy Mosques, and secure all guarantees performance of the Hajj and Umrah and visit all the safety and security, building since the beginning of statehood is based on the provision of health care and ambulatory for all citizens, residents and tourists of the pilgrims and pilgrims, but not to provide emergency health care - especially for the pilgrims, Ammar - an independent body dealing with this, but mandated that the health system or what was known then as the interest of public health, ambulance, it had to be thinking of the establishment of a private ambulance, have been limited to this institution to assist the combatant armies at the border, and has been called the National Medical Association ambulance.
It was this association is the first point of health Isaavip independently, as not in Saudi Arabia any body Organization of the ambulance in 1935 (1353H) before him, and was the first to end the men of thought and action, then to the formation of this body is for the Saudi-Yemeni war and the outbreak of fighting in the mountains of Asir and Tihama coast Osalad between coral and rocks, and in the plains and valleys, barren, with no amenities and disadvantages of medical supplies to wounded soldiers , and where humanity can not find shelter in the stricken resort to that catch it from the mouths of guns and cannons, swords, and limited capital bayonets;, I have designed these men - they did - that contribute to the war, thus alleviating the brunt and extinguish in the hearts of soldiers a free grief, and asked the government that allow them authored the no man`s land of the country mandated to Bisaav soldiers on the battlefield doctors, medicines, bandages, allowed by the government, and soon emerged that body in the field of work, Astsrecht people to the performance of the humanitarian imperative, and not only for a short time until I started showing contributions from every direction; has this body and the duty to work honestly and faithfully, God willing, to quell the war and that harmony between the two brotherly countries, through voluntary contributions has remained an abundance of capital enabled the aid of structure-Ahli hospital in Taif; met the founding of the Assembly a number of subsidiaries, then and the status of these instructions on the conduct of its work and held up to the Government Ordinance was promulgated to ratify it; research has been conducted in the central standing body of the Assembly, the Assembly decided to request the adjournment of His Royal Highness Prince Khalid, son of King Abdul-Aziz Al Saud - may Allah have mercy - to oversee General assumption honorary presidency, please answer them Highness, and then was elected members of the central body.
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| Founded | 2009 | ||||||
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| Hubs | King Khaled International Airport | ||||||
| Secondary hubs | King Abdulaziz International Airport | ||||||
| Focus cities | Riyadh , Jeddah , Dammam | ||||||
| Frequent-flyer program | Daily | ||||||
| Fleet size | 7 | ||||||
| Destinations | Local | ||||||
| Parent company | Saudi Red Crescent Authority | ||||||
| Headquarters | Riyadh , Saudi Arabia | ||||||
| Website | SRCA | ||||||
SRCA Departments
- President Office.
- Budgeting and Planning Department.
- Medical Supply Department.
- Transportation and service department.
- Gen. Administration and financial department.
- Financial department.
- Legal Department.
- Emergency Services department.
- Corresponding department.
- Mass media and awareness department.
- General Directorate for Ladies Department.
- Public Relations Department.
- Deputy President office.
- Projects and maintenance department.
- Communication and information technology department.
- Stock observation department.
- Human resources department.
- Follow up department.
- International affairs department.
- Training and human development department.
- Security and safety department.
Saudi Air Ambulance
Saudi Air Ambulance is implementing an Air Traffic Management (ATM) concept of operations, as Emergency Medical Service (EMS) under FAR Part 135 AOC, that includes an evolutionary development towards a free Air ambulance flight operations, progressing to individual user defined optimum routes with the ability to perform multiple user defined reroutes anywhere in the KSA region.
SRCA Operational Principles
The main advantages of Air ambulance by helicopters is getting a rapid medical transportation, Access to rural or remote areas accidents with professional persons with specialized skills. so SRCA providers any proactive education program that will ensures safe ambulance operations.
Fleet
The Saudi Air Ambulance fleet consists of the following aircraft (as of 01 Nov 2010)
| Aircraft | In Fleet | Notes |
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| Bell 412EP | 5 | Medical helicopter |
| AgustaWestland AW139 | 3 | Medical helicopter |
| Total | 8 |
Airports
International airports:
- King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah
- King Khalid International Airport (KKIA in Riyadh
- King Fahd International Airport (KFIA) in Dammam
- Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina
Domestic airports (selection):
- Dawadmi Domestic Airport
- Qassim Regional Airport
- Jizan Regional Airport
- Turaif Domestic Airport
- Ha'il Regional Airport
- Bisha Domestic Airport
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Air Ambulance in 2010 Hajj
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The Saudi Red Crescent Authority (SRCA) will launch its landmark air ambulance services during 2010 Hajj, said Capt. Abdulhamid Al-Jawfi, director of the Red Crescent’s air ambulance operations. The service is being initiated to help pilgrims in case of accidents or emergencies. “The program’s strategy is to transport the patient to the nearest medical center within an hour regardless of the distance,” said Capt. Al-Jawfi. “Air ambulances and land ambulances will cooperate during Hajj to swiftly transfer sick and injured people to hospitals. For example, there will be a center where both air ambulances and land ambulances will be able to meet. Through this technique, patients will be taken to the nearest hospital in a short time,” he told Arab News. “The land team will receive calls from members of the public. They will then inform the air team about cases. The air ambulance will not be used in all cases. The medical team will discuss the case and helicopters will only be used in certain cases,” said Capt. Al-Jawfi. “The medical team will decide how important the case is, what is the distance between the patient’s location and the nearest medical center, and the required time to transport the patient,” he said. There will be five medical helicopters in use during Hajj. “The helicopters will serve the holy sites and the ring roads that lead to Makkah and Madinah,” he said. Air ambulance helicopters are designed in a way that can provide basic medical care to patients. “The helicopters are designed to transport two patients under the supervision of two doctors. Air ambulances are considered the most sophisticated helicopters available in the world. They are also equipped with small emergency rooms,” said Capt. Al-Jawfi. The air ambulance plan during Hajj has been divided into three stages. The first stage is to cover the roads that lead to Makkah and Madinah. The second stage is to cover the holy sites, while the third stage is set to cover pilgrims until they return to their home countries, he said. |
SRCA Recruitments Process
The Saudi Red Crescent Authority has initiated an international recruitment campaign in its quest to expand and improve its services. It is our intent to redefine the role of EMS in the Middle East.
Experienced EMS professionals are needed to share their extensive knowledge and training with the kingdoms existing EMS providers. Candidate should have minimum 2 years experience for position and all the necessary documents and certification that qualifies them for the position. Candidate should be flexible and open to adjustment to a culture and system of KSA. About the Company
These international recruits will be looked upon as specialists in their field and will work hand in hand with their Saudi counterparts to provide the best care possible to those in need.
These positions will be both challenging and rewarding as you educate by example, and nurture the budding confidence of the next generation of EMS professionals.
References
- Saudi Air Ambulance Helicopters photos
- MD902
- More info about Air Ambulance at the beginning
- Saudi Air Ambulance
External links
- Saudi Red Crescent Authority Website
- Saudi Air Ambulance Helicopters photos
- MD902
- More info about Air Ambulance at the beginning
- Saudi Red Crescent Authority Forum
- General Authority Of Civil Aviation, GACA website (English version)
- International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement (magazine)
- Standing Commission of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
- International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC)
- International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
- Our world. Your move. (ICRC-IFRC)
- Red Crescent and Red Cross Club
