NSW Ambulance has led a large-scale, multi‑agency emergency exercise focused on strengthening inter‑agency coordination and preparedness for major incidents.
The exercise brought together NSW Ambulance, NSW Police Force, Fire and Rescue NSW, NSW Rural Fire Service, NSW State Emergency Service and St John Ambulance Australia to test emergency response arrangements in a realistic, simulated environment at the School of Artillery at North Head in Manly.
The scenario was designed to test emergency service interoperability and clinical response in a challenging, high‑pressure environment involving multiple simulated patients.
The exercise was conducted twice throughout the day on 21 May, with morning and afternoon sessions allowing participating agencies to rotate staff and apply immediate learnings from the earlier scenario.
NSW Ambulance paramedics and partner agencies operated as they would during a real emergency, following standard protocols and procedures, with volunteer patients helping to create a realistic and dynamic training environment.
NSW Ambulance regularly conducts training with its partner emergency service and health agencies to remain ready to respond effectively to complex situations.
NSW Ambulance Interim Chief Executive Clare Beech said, “Training together builds strong working relationships, sharpens our response and ensures that, should a major incident ever occur, our teams are ready to provide high‑quality care under pressure.”
“By using realistic scenarios and simulated patients, crews were able to treat injuries exactly as they would in a real emergency, which ultimately leads to better and safer outcomes for patients.”