NSW Minister for Health Ryan Park announced that 80 purpose built ambulances would be added across the state in regional and remote areas.
The new vehicles give paramedics greater ability to reach patients in the bush, on sand, through water,mud, and snow.
This enables paramedics to provide lifesaving treatment and stabilisation, while organising a suitable method of moving the patient.
Toyota Landcruiser 200 series has been modified to a 3-seater to allow for medical equipment, the new additions will be used alongside existing ambulances.
“I want our paramedics and first responders to have the most modern and up-to-date equipment, to help them deliver the highest quality care,” said Health Minister Ryan Park.
“This announcement means that our paramedics will be better placed to reach patients in the most challenging and harshest of environments.
NSW Farmers health spokeswoman Sarah Thompson has welcomed the additional ambulances for regional farmers who "work in hard to reach places."
“It’s comforting to know that if something goes wrong, help will be able to get to you.
“This is a common sense move, replacing the old Troop Carrier ambulances with their modern equivalents.”
“The people who grow our food and fibre and keep our regional communities moving often work in hard-to-reach places,” Mrs Thompson said.
NSW Ambulance Chief Executive Dr Dominic Morgan welcomed the new additions to the fleet.
“The new Toyota Landcruiser 200 Series vehicles replace an aging fleet of Toyota Landcruiser TroopCarriers, which were sturdy work horses but no longer fit for purpose.
“These new vehicles will make it easier and safer for our paramedics to continue carrying out difficult rescue missions while delivering the best possible pre-hospital care."
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