Almost 50 new paramedic interns and trainee emergency call takers will join NSW Ambulance after they were officially inducted into the service at a ceremony today.

Minister for Health Ryan Park congratulated the 24 graduate paramedics and 24 trainee emergency medical call takers, who will start in their new roles in the coming weeks.

“This is the seventh class of NSW Ambulance graduates this year and I’m proud to see them graduate to serve their communities,” Mr Park said.

“Our paramedics are on the frontline of healthcare in NSW, caring for people when they are at their sickest and most vulnerable.

“I know these new recruits will continue this tradition of dedication and service.”

NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan welcomed the new starters, who were welcomed and honoured at a ceremony at Sydney Olympic Park, attended by family and friends.

Dr Morgan said the new recruits would provide welcome reinforcements during a busy time for emergency health care.

“I know all who are graduating today have worked incredibly hard throughout their training,” Dr Morgan said.

“I thank them for their commitment and warmly welcome them into NSW Ambulance.

The graduate paramedics will be posted across NSW for 12 months to complete their on-road internships before taking permanent positions in metropolitan and regional areas.

The emergency medical call takers will be posted to Triple Zero (000) control centres in Sydney, Dubbo and Charlestown.

“As demand for our services continues to grow, we remain committed to providing world-class care to our patients,” Dr Morgan said.

The graduates will start their new roles from tomorrow.