New South Wales Ambulance

New South Wales Ambulance (often abbreviated as NSWA) is the statutory provider of pre-hospital emergency care and ambulance services in the state of New South Wales, Australia. It is one of the largest ambulance services in the world, and it serves more than 7.5 million people spread over an area of 801,600 square kilometers.

History[edit | edit source]

The New South Wales Ambulance was established in 1895. It was initially a volunteer-based service, but it has since evolved into a government-funded organization. The service was originally known as the Civil Ambulance and Transport Brigade, and it was later renamed to the New South Wales Ambulance Transport Service Board before adopting its current name.

Services[edit | edit source]

The New South Wales Ambulance provides a wide range of services, including emergency medical response, patient transport, and community education. It operates a fleet of more than 1,500 vehicles, which includes ambulances, rapid response vehicles, and air ambulances. The service employs more than 4,000 staff, including paramedics, control center staff, and administrative personnel.

Operations[edit | edit source]

The operations of the New South Wales Ambulance are divided into several regions, each of which is responsible for providing services in a specific geographical area. The service operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and it responds to more than 1 million calls for assistance each year.