Emergency Services
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Ambulance response improves
Ambulance response times in Wyndham have improved by more than 6 per cent, new figures show. Last week Ambulance Victoria released a report about its…
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New paramedics not coming to Wyndham, yet
Wyndham will miss out on the state government’s rollout of new paramedics set to hit the streets next month. The government will deploy 48 new…
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Extreme weather events put SES to test
Two extreme weather events just months apart have led Wyndham SES to reassess the way it responds to call-outs. Unit commander Laurie Russell said a…
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Fire truck contract boosts local jobs
A Laverton North company has been tasked with fitting out firefighting vehicles with new equipment and greater capacity to tackle blazes. Quik Corp, a Queensland-based…
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Emergency services stuck in Wyndham traffic
Emergency services are struggling to get through traffic-clogged single-lane roads to access Wyndham suburbs and estates. Wyndham councillor Michele Wharrie said police, paramedics and firefighters…
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Werribee CFA members stressed by union row
The drawn-out dispute around the enterprise bargaining agreement for career firefighters has caused stress and anxiety among Werribee brigade members, Captain Michael Wells says. Mr…
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Answering the call to participate
Cops, ambos, fireys and other emergency services workers are gearing up for the annual Victoria Police and Emergency Games next month. The games, now in…
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‘Nuisance’ fires stretch Werribee CFA
A spate of grassfires along the Werribee River has Werribee brigade members worried. First Lieutenant Darryl Wells said Werribee fire brigade attended nine fires over…
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Wild winds keep SES throughout Wyndham
Wyndham’s State Emergency Service (SES) was called out to 20 properties when wild winds whipped the state last week. SES crews attended about 750 call-outs…
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More ambulances bypassing Werribee Mercy
Ambulances have been forced to bypass Werribee Mercy Hospital’s emergency department more often over the past year due to a spike in demand. The recently…
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Ice and alcohol see surge in Ambulance call-outs
Ice and alcohol are pushing up ambulance call-outs and attendances at emergency departments in Wyndham. The latest report by the Turning Point drug and alcohol…
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Equipment boost for Wyndham SES units
Wyndham and Wyndham West are among 34 Victorian SES units to receive new equipment last week as part of the annual handover of vital gear…
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