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Ambulance Victoria (AV) celebrated its outstanding paramedic and first responder workforce in this year’s Thank a First Responder Day on June 12.

Thank a First Responder Day – led by Fortem Australia – is a day to show appreciation for the first responders in the community, and all the work that they do to keep people safe.

There are many roles within AV, including Qualified Paramedics, Mobile Intensive Care Ambulance Paramedics, Flight Paramedics, Bicycle Response Unit, and Community Emergency Response Team volunteers.

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The list extends to other roles too, including Ambulance Community Officers, Wilderness Paramedics, and Aquatic Paramedics, as well as other specialised roles.

AV Executive Director Clinical Operations Danielle North said Thank a First Responder Day was a chance to celebrate AV’s teams, but also a reminder of the importance of first responder wellbeing.

“We say thank you to all our crews for everything they do around the clock and across the state,” she said.

“But beyond saying thank you, it’s a day to consider how each of us can continue to support first responders to do their vital work.

“First responders all too often face violence and abuse on the job.

“For our paramedics and first responders to provide treatment to you or your loved one, they need a safe environment to work in.

“We ask all Victorians to help our paramedics and first responders care for the community by being respectful towards them and, if you are involved in an emergency incident, doing your bit to assist.”

Ms North said AV had several wellbeing and support services on offer to paramedics.

“Our paramedics and first responders regularly attend confronting and traumatic incidents, as well as sometimes facing occupational violence,” she said.

“I urge all AV staff and their families to reach out and make use of the services on offer, which include peer support, 24/7 counselling, pastoral care, and more.”

Fortem is Australia’s leading mental health and wellbeing support provider for first responders and their families.

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