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Paramedics at BarangarooWYD08 (22 July)

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)

Ambulance logoLegislative Council Inquiry into Ambulance (18 July)

An inquiry into the Management and Operations of the Ambulance Service of NSW. (click here to read the full story)

Ambulance logoSpecial Commission of Inquiry into the delivery of acute care services within NSW public health (9 July)

Further information on the Special Commission of Inquiry into Acute Care Services in NSW Public Hospitals. (click here to read the full story)

Ambulance logoReview into the Ambulance Service of NSW - findings and recommendations (3 July)

Minister for Health delivers findings into the Ambulance Service of NSW. (click here to read the full story)

Paramedics with cardiac survivorCardiac arrest survivor reunited with paramedics (20 June)

Springwood resident calls Triple Zero before suffering a cardiac arrest.(click here to read the full story)

Paramedics on television setAmbulance stars on "Saturday Disney" (16 June)

Paramedics Eileen Macpherson and Darren Struthers were featured on an episode of Channel Seven's "Saturday Disney". (click here to read the full story)

The Newman Family"Domestic Blitz" for paramedic and family (16 June)

Ambulance Media recommended the Newman family for Channel Nine's "Domestic Blitz". (click here to read the full story)

Amba with Paramedic Francws WillmottAmbulance praises schoolgirl hero! (2 June)

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)

A SCAT officer traverses a sheer cliff at Mt YorkAmbulance Rescue and SCAT paramedics combine in training (26 May)

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)

Ambulance rescures at Wombeyan CavesTrapped caver rescue after 24 hour ordeal (19 May)

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)

Ambulance rescue at Acer ArenaYouth and Road Trauma Forum 2008 (16 May)

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)

Ambulance logoMeningococcal Update (8 May)

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)

Boating tragedy on Sydney HarbourBoating collision on Sydney Harbour (1 May)

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)

Chris Vermeulen and Station Officer Ryan SalterAmbulance supports motorcycle safety launch (29 April)

Motorcycling Australia launches their Road Safety campaign. (click here to read the full story)

Paramedic with cardiac arrest survivorCardiac arrest survivor reunited with paramedics who saved him (28 April)

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)

Ambulance BandAmbulance Band performs on ANZAC Day (25 April)

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)

Patient Transport OfficersBirthday greetings to our Patient Transport Officers (14 April)

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)

Responders to Waterfall Train IncidentIllawarra Sector awards presentation (10 April)

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)

4WD crashes into Ambulance office4WD crashes into Ambulance office (9 April)

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)

NSW Health Minister Reba MaegherSatellite navigation for all operational ambulance vehicles (5 April)

Satellite navigation and reversing cameras will be fitted to all Ambulance operational vehicles. (click here to read the full story)

Keith and Dick SmithPresentation of awards for Sydney Division staff (1 April)

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)

Health Minister with SCAT officersSCAT officers show Health Minister the ropes (18 March)

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)

Recipients of Zoll watchesThe Zoll strikes twice (14 March)

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)

SCAT officers in the mountainsWorld Youth Day 2008 (10 March)

Sydney is hosting World Youth Day 2008 from 15 to 21 July. (click here to read the full story)

SCAT officers in the mountainsBlue Mountains training for Special Casualty Access Team (8 March)

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)

Alan Morrison, Acting Manager EducationStudents from Course 188A take up their posting (22 February)

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)

Zoll watch presentationZoll watch for Peter Sergeant (14 February)

Peter had the presence of mind to call for an ambulance early. (click here to read the full story)

Nowra rescue officersAmbulance Rescue show off their skills at the Nowra Show (10 February)

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)

Mega Lift vehicleAmbulance welcomes new Mega Lift ambulance amid increasing rates of obesity (10 February)

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)

Sacha HelsonStudents receive Certificate to Practice (1 February)

Sixteen students were presented with thier Certificate to Practice during a ceremony at Rozelle. (click here to read the full story)

FASTER outcomes for stroke patientsCollaboration leads to FASTER outcomes for stroke patients (29 January)

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)

Bob CramptonDeniliquin Station Officer named Citizen of the Year (26 January)

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)

Ambulance logoAmbulance staff receive the Australian Ambulance Service Medal (26 January)

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)

Dubbo openingNew Ambulance station opens at Dubbo (16 January)

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.