7 new paramedic interns are on their way to Nepean Blue Mountains ambulance zone to complete the on-road portion of their 12-month internships, before taking permanent positions in metropolitan and regional areas.

Across the state, NSW Ambulance has welcomed 127 new paramedic interns and 28 trainee emergency medical call takers, after they were officially inducted into the service in a ceremony at the State Operations Centre, Sydney Olympic Park on Friday 27 June.

Following this latest induction, there are now more than 500 new paramedics and more than 80 emergency medical call takers who have joined the service since the beginning of the year, further boosting frontline health services across the state.

The emergency medical call takers will be posted to the Sydney and Northern control centres.

Member for Penrith Karen McKeown OAM said:

“I want to thank each and every one of these new paramedic interns for taking on these critical roles within our Nepean Blue Mountains ambulance zone. Their skill and expertise will make a real difference in the lives of people living in Penrith.”

Minister for Health, Ryan Park said:

“I want to extend a warm welcome to these new starters and thank them for choosing a rewarding career with NSW Ambulance. Their journey is just beginning but these new staff continue a legacy of care and commitment.

“The induction of these new health staff reflects the continued growth and evolution of NSW Ambulance.

“Each new officer has already demonstrated the core values of integrity, compassion, and service which remains central to NSW Ambulance.”