Thirty-seven new trainee paramedics and emergency call takers have been inducted into the NSW Ambulance service at a ceremony held in Sydney today.

Minister for Health Ryan Park congratulated the 12 graduate paramedics and 15 trainee emergency medical call takers, who will start in their new roles tomorrow.

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

“Our paramedics and call takers 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 honoured at a ceremony at Sydney Olympic Park, attended by family and friends.

Dr Morgan said the new recruits join a cohort of more than 6,700 NSW Ambulance staff who share a commitment to serving their communities all over NSW.

“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 the NSW Ambulance service.

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

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, Warilla and Charlestown.