NSW Ambulance has welcomed 149 new trainee paramedics and emergency call takers after they were officially inducted into the service at a ceremony today.
Minister for Health Ryan Park congratulated the 133 graduate paramedics and 16 trainee emergency medical call takers, who will start in their new roles from tomorrow.
“This is the second 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 congratulate these paramedics and call takers for reaching this significant milestone in their careers and thank them for their dedication to serving their community.”
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 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.
“As demand for our services continues to grow, we remain committed to providing world-class care to our patients,” Dr Morgan said.
Member for Parramatta Donna Davis thanked the incoming trainee paramedics and emergency call takers for their commitment to providing the community with care.
“It takes someone special to join the ambulance service and I’m really pleased so many are graduating today at Sydney Olympic Park,” Ms Davis said.
“Their dedication to care is highly commendable and I wish them well in their career with NSW Ambulance.”
The graduate paramedics will be posted across NSW to complete the on-road portion of their 12-month internships before taking permanent positions in metropolitan and regional areas.
The emergency medical call takers will all be posted to the Triple Zero (000) control centre in Sydney.