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Hoax calls cause a severe drain on Ambulance resources when they are needed most. (click here to read the full story)
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Staff from around the State donated non perishable goods for the Salvation Army's
Christmas Appeal. (click here to read the full story)
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Graduates from various Ambulance education courses received their qualification
during a ceremony at the Wesley Centre in Sydney. Service awards were presented following the graduation.(click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance launched a campaign to educate the
community that ambulance vehicles are there for emergency
use, not as a taxi service. (click here to read the full story)
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There is no excuse for abuse against paramedics who are providing life saving
treatment to a member of the community. (click here to read the full story)
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NSW community take the opportunity to thank a paramedic. (click here to read the full story)
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Emergency Service agencies converged on Sydney Airport to participate in its
annual emergency exercise. (click here to read the full story)
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Three Ambulance paramedics received awards from Her Excellency, the Govenor of
NSW Marie Bashir during an investiture at Government House. (click here to read the full story)
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Generous donation allows the purchase of state of the art portable radios, oxygen regulators
and tympanic thermometers. (click here to read the full story)
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The first of the new Augusta AW139 helicopters will be based in the Illawarra
as part of the Greater Sydney Helicopter Network. (click here to read the full story)
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Minister for Health, John Della Bosca announced that 20 November each year will
be dedicated to thanking a paramedic. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance responded to over 150 incidents and 71 patient interventions occurred
in the Mt Panorama Precinct which resulted in 38 transports
to hospital. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance and NSW Health personnel received thanks from the World Youth Day Coordinating
Authority and His Holiness Pope Benedict XV1. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance was approached by a French television network to feature in an upcoming
episode about how ambulance services are delivered in Sydney
compared to France. (click here to read the full story)
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Port Macquarie Ambulance Station received a Merit Award from the NSW Master Builders
Association. (click here to read the full story)
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Paramedic Scott Webster was invited on to Kerri's morning show to discuss gridlocked
traffic congestion and how Ambulance responds. (click here to read the full story)
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Over 300 guests packed the Waterview Convention Centre at Homebush to raise funds for the Stroke Foundation. Guests danced the night away and rubbed shoulders with the cast from All Saints. (click here to read the full story)
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The Expo was aimed at educating the community, in particular newly arrived migrants, about NSW Emergency Services and how they operate. (click here to read the full story)
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The Clinical Assessment and Referral (CARE) project received an 'Excellence Award'
in the very prestigious 'Clinical Capability' category of
the CAA Awards. Public Affairs also received an 'Encouragement
Award' for the 'Trauma Brochure'. (click here to read the full story)
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A Performance Review recommended that the Ambulance rescue service be transferred
to the NSW Fire Brigades. (click here to read the full story)
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Ten more paramedics are now qualified as extended care paramedics. Five of the
group will commence operation on the Mid North Coast while
three others will work within the Central Coast area. (click here to read the full story)
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"Be an Ambulance Hero - Dial Zero, Zero, Zero" school program pays off for a Central Coast schoolboy and his dad. (click here to read the full story)
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Bathurst paramedics are playing stork all over town to what appears to be a baby rush.. (click here to read the full story)
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Three new ambulance stations were opened over a two day period in the Greater Western Sector at Dunedoo, Tottenham and Nyngan. (click here to read the full story)
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NavShield involves search
and rescue activities. Competitors attempt to gain as many
points as possible by finding their way on
foot to pre-set checkpoints through wilderness country. Ambulance
staff compete annully in this event. (click here to read the full story)
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The south coast towns of Batemans Bay and Moruya had their ambulance coverage
depleted following a hoax call to an accident on Clyde Mountain. (click here to read the full story)
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Ambulance was responsible for providing pre-hospital care for World Youth Day,
the biggest event in the world this year outside of the Beijing
Olympics. (click here to read the full story)
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An inquiry into the Management and Operations of the Ambulance Service of NSW. (click here to read the full story)
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Further information on the Special Commission of Inquiry into Acute Care Services
in NSW Public Hospitals. (click here to read the full story)
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Minister for Health delivers findings into the Ambulance Service of NSW. (click here to read the full story)
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Springwood resident calls Triple Zero before suffering a cardiac arrest.(click here to read the full story)
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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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Sydney is hosting World Youth Day 2008 from 15 to 21 July. (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.