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Paramedics Eileen Macpherson and Darren Struthers were featured on an episode
of Channel Seven's "Saturday Disney". (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance Media recommended the Newman family for Channel Nine's "Domestic Blitz". (click here to read the full story)
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Nine year old Amba was recognised by Ambulance as a hero after calling Triple
Zero which resulted in saving her mother's life. (click here to read the full story)
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As part of ongoing training Ambulance Rescue and SCAT (Special Casualty Access
Team) joined with members of the Blue Mountains Police Rescue
to practice their response to people injured in a cliff environment. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance was alerted to the concern for welfare of a caver
who had been reported missing for over 24 hours. (click here to read the full story)
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The forum provides Year 11 and 12 school students a realistic look at the trauma
caused by road crashes and provided them information and
strategies in an attempt to reduce the number of serious
injuries and deaths. (click here to read the full story)
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The winter and spring seasons are the time to be vigilant about the families
health, especially with regard to meningococcal disease. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance paramedics were tasked to an early morning boating tragedy on Sydney
Harbour where five people were killed. (click here to read the full story)
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Motorcycling Australia launches their Road Safety campaign. (click here to read the full story)
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Rutherford paramedics were reunited with an East Maitland resident who went into
cardiac arrest minutes after voting at last years Federal
election at a Polling Booth in Tenambit. (click here to read the full story)
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The
Ambulance Band again participated in the ANZAC Day March.
This year's Dawn Service attracted more than 30,000 people
to a rain drenched Martin Place. (click here to read the full story)
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The
Patient Transport Service celebrated its 10th birthday on
14 April 2008. The service has extended its area of operation
to the Hunter and Illawarra areas. (click here to read the full story)
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Illawarra paramedics were awarded Commendations for Courage for their
efforts during the Waterfall Train Disaster, the Jamberoo
Mountain
bus accident and a motor vehicle accident at Dolphin Point,
near Ulladulla. (click here to read the full story)
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Staff from Ambulance's Coffs Harbour administration office escaped injury following
an accident where a 4WD vehicle careered through an office
wall. (click here to read the full story)
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Satellite navigation and reversing cameras will be fitted to all Ambulance operational
vehicles. (click here to read the full story)
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In the first Sydney medal ceremony for 2008, ambulance officers and patient transport
officers, both past and present, received the National Medal,
Long Service and Good Conduct Medal (LS&GC) and the State Medal. (click here to read the full story)
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The NSW Minister for Health Reba Meagher was invited along to witness the rigors
of a SCAT training session at Alfords Point. (click here to read the full story)
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Two ladies, Norah Morrison and Norma Worsley were each
presented with a Zoll watch following their near death experiences
late last year. Both women suffered cardiac arrests approximately
one week apart and were successfully reverted by the same
ambulance crew. (click here to read the full story)
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Special Casualty Access Team (SCAT) paramedics facilitate the provision of care
for people in remote or hazardous environments. (click here to read the full story)
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Students from Course 188A were congratulated by educators, family and friends
after receiving their Certificate to Practice at a recent
ceremony at Rozelle. (click here to read the full story)
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Peter had the presence of mind to call for an ambulance early. (click here to read the full story)
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Show onlookers were able to hear all the dialogue from the scene through a loud
speaker including the initial Triple Zero call. (click here to read the full story)
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Obesity stands alongside our ageing population as the most significant challenge
facing our health system at this point in time. Severe obesity
can prevent people from taking all of the opportunities life
has to offer. (click here to read the full story)
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Sixteen students were presented with thier Certificate to Practice
during a ceremony at Rozelle. (click here to read the full story)
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The FASTER system allows for early notification by paramedics while on-scene
relaying information to the hospital to determine the best
treatment options.(click here to read the full story)
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Deniliquin Station Officer Bob Crampton was rewarded for his commitment to the
Deniliquin community on Australia Day – he was named Deniliquin
Council Citizen of the Year. (click here to read the full story)
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Six Ambulance staff members received formal recognition by way of the Australian
Ambulance Service Medal during the Australia Day Awards. (click here to read the full story)
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A new $1.98 million station at Dubbo will provide a modern base for paramedics to deliver high quality pre-hospital care to the local community. (click here to read the full story)
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A new emergency rescue helicopter service has brought larger and more powerful helicopters to patient rescue missions since it began on 14 May 2007. The new system service includes a larger treatment area greatly improving the ability for doctors and paramedics to treat patients en route, a better flying range allowing helicopters to travel greater distances and the ability to carry additional patients and extra medical equipment.