Wellington Free Ambulance - Latest News [Page 3]
Wellington Free Ambulance street appeal this week
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 10:04 am | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance is holding its annual street appeal this week across Greater Wellington and the Wairarapa. More >>
More volunteers needed for Wellington Free Ambulance Appeal
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 9:47 am | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance would like even more volunteers to help collect donations during its annual street appeal next week, on September 12, 13 and 14. More >>
New Appointment for Wellington Free Ambulance
Friday, 9 August 2013, 1:58 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance has appointed a new Executive Manager Clinical Services, Dr Kate Wang. Dr Wang will begin her new role with Wellington Free Ambulance on August 12. She has previously worked for the Mary Potter Hospice, Presbyterian Support Central ... More >>
Operation Heartbeat
Wednesday, 7 August 2013, 6:24 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance is installing five new Automated External Defibrillators (AED’s) in the community tomorrow, as part of Operation Heartbeat. More >>
Wellington Free Ambulance says Capital quake timely reminder
Friday, 26 July 2013, 10:35 am | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance says the big quake in Wellington on Sunday night is a timely reminder for people to secure their furniture and remember the ‘drop, cover, hold’ drill. More >>
Wellington Free Ambulance Paramedics Help Out In Samoa
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 3:45 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
Two Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics and a Wellington doctor are heading to Samoa next week to help equip and train paramedics there. More >>
Wellington Free Ambulance Paramedics help out in Samoa
Tuesday, 4 June 2013, 10:14 am | Wellington Free Ambulance
Two Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics and a Wellington doctor are heading to Samoa next week to help equip and train paramedics there. More >>
Ambulance to be blessed
Monday, 6 May 2013, 4:49 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
A second ambulance bought by one of New Zealand’s biggest Lotto winning families is being blessed before taking to the streets in the Wairarapa this week. More >>
Diana Crossan appointed CEO of Wellington Free Ambulance
Tuesday, 29 January 2013, 4:57 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
New Zealand’s only free ambulance service will soon be led by former Retirement Commissioner Diana Crossan. Ms Crossan has been appointed CEO of Wellington Free Ambulance (WFA) and will join the organisation on 25 February. More >>
Pedalling for Paediatrics
Thursday, 18 October 2012, 2:37 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
Pedalling for Paediatrics Launch And Photo Opportunity Special New Ambulance Equipment For Children Special equipment for sick children has just been installed in all Wellington Free Ambulance emergency vehicles thanks to the efforts of a paramedic who has been ... More >>
Wellington Free Ambulance street appeal smashes records
Tuesday, 25 September 2012, 10:59 am | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance is delighted and incredibly grateful that last week’s street appeal for its unique ambulance service has beaten all previous records. More >>
Wellington Free Ambulance launches annual postal appeal
Wednesday, 1 June 2011, 4:08 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
The only free ambulance service in the Southern Hemisphere launched its annual postal appeal today, to help keep the iconic service free and high-performing. Wellington Free Ambulance the sole provider of emergency ambulance services across the greater ... More >>
No Emergency Ambulance Fees for Wellington
Thursday, 2 December 2010, 4:35 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance has moved today to assure all Wellingtonians that the ambulance service in Wellington will remain free-to-the-patient, as it has been since 1927. More >>
Launch of medical events unit
Thursday, 26 November 2009, 9:32 am | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Mayor Kerry Prendergast will today officially launch Wellington Free Ambulance’s new unit, designed to provide medical services at the region’s events, at the new station on Kent Terrace. More >>
A Pink and Purple Striped Ambulance?
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 10:10 am | Wellington Free Ambulance
Distinctive thanks to their bright yellow colour, the ambulances driven by Wellington Free paramedics are set to undergo a temporary makeover – anything from polka dots to pink and purple stripes. More >>
Wellington Free Ambulance Fundraiser For Samoa
Tuesday, 13 October 2009, 1:28 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
Collectors decked out with festive leis are hitting the streets of Wellington this week for a serious cause – raising money for the people of Samoa affected by the recent tsunami. More >>
Paramedics To Don Face Masks Against Swine Flu
Thursday, 18 June 2009, 9:20 am | Wellington Free Ambulance
Wellington Free Ambulance paramedics are taking the precautionary measure of wearing face masks when attending patient call-outs, beginning tomorrow. More >>
Wgtn Free Ambulance Heralds Funding And Stratergy
Thursday, 4 June 2009, 5:12 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
Additional funding for frontline paramedics announced today by the Health Minister has delighted Wellington Free Ambulance. Health Minister Tony Ryall said today the Government would pump an extra $28 million into the ambulance sector, targeted at ... More >>
Emergency Services get behind Road Safety Event
Monday, 30 March 2009, 4:33 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
A road safety event in Lower Hutt is aiming to educate Wellingtonians about the importance of safe driving on the nation’s roads. The ‘SafeSpeed’ event, to be held at the Riverbank car park in Lower Hutt on Sunday 5th April, is aimed at the general ... More >>
WFA CE resigns
Friday, 21 November 2008, 4:29 pm | Wellington Free Ambulance
After over three years at the helm of Wellington Free Ambulance, chief executive John Britton has resigned. More >>