NSW Ambulance snowmobiles prepared for fast response on the slopes –

People heading to the NSW snowy mountains this season shall be safer on the slopes, because of 4 new state-of-the-art snowmobiles as a part of NSW Ambulance’s Alpine operations fleet.

The new automobiles can rapidly reply to sufferers who injure themselves or expertise a medical episode on the snow fields or in troublesome places within the alpine again nation.

The snowmobiles, which substitute 4 older fashions, are very important for reaching sufferers who’re solely accessible over snow.

These automobiles are used alongside the Kassbohrer, which is a big tracked-snowcat that may journey over troublesome snow terrain, with the rear of the automobile fitted-out as a completely operational ambulance that may transport sufferers.

The Alpine Operations crew additionally use The Hagglund automobile, presently leased from the Australian National Antarctic Research Expeditions, in addition to 4WD automobiles.

Established in 1986, Perisher Ambulance Station has operated throughout the ski season for almost 40 years, with paramedics prepared to supply emergency care every single day of the week.

The seasonal ambulance station operates every winter, with paramedics responding to sufferers experiencing a medical emergency, in addition to main traumatic accidents together with spinal accidents, concussions, damaged bones and torn ligaments.

The Alpine Operations crew work out of Perisher Ambulance Station from the June lengthy weekend till the October lengthy weekend, in addition to from Jindabyne Ambulance Station all yr spherical.

The ski season sees giant numbers of individuals go to the area, with further paramedics despatched to each ambulance stations to cowl the numerous enhance in demand.

Paramedic Amy Long is working her first season at Perisher Ambulance Station however is not any stranger to the slopes.

An skilled down-hill ski racer, Amy went to boarding faculty in Jindabyne and has celebrated Christmas at Perisher together with her household for over 30 years – experiencing two white Christmases.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Health, Ryan Park:

“NSW Ambulance have a wide range of vehicles that can travel over snow and difficult terrain in order to quickly reach patients in need.

“These new snowmobiles are a fantastic addition to the fleet and ensure that our Perisher paramedics have the very best equipment at their disposal so they can respond no matter the snow conditions, and no matter the medical emergency.”

Quotes attributable to Member for Monaro Steven Whan:

“Our region sees a significant increase in visitors each year throughout the ski season, and with the crowds comes an increased risk of injuries on the ski slopes.

“These new snowmobiles provide our hardworking paramedics with the very best equipment to respond quickly to those in need, and ultimately, save lives.”

Quotes attributable to NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan:

“People need ambulances no matter what the conditions – rain, hail or shine – or snow. Travelling or working in the snow doesn’t stop the range of medical needs that patients experience.

“With snowmobiles and our other specialised vehicles, the Alpine Operations paramedics at Perisher Ambulance Station can access patients quickly to ensure they receive emergency medical care, no matter where they are.”

Quotes attributable to Paramedic Amy Long:

“I remember coming to Perisher with school and thinking the paramedics who work there have a great job, and now I get to do it.

“The new snowmobiles are amazing as they enable us to get to patients in the snow fields quickly, and they will also be great when rescuing people in remote areas in the snow.”