Tag: Emergency Services
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Gore Firearms Incident: Two Injured, Airlifted to Hospital
Two Injured in Gore Firearms Incident Two people have been airlifted to hospital following a firearms incident in Gore, a Southland town, police have confirmed. Emergency services were called after a report of a firearm being discharged just before 8pm, and investigators are treating the event as serious but isolated at this stage. What Happened,…
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Seventy Years of Service: CFA Volunteer Max Hateley Honored at Horsham Awards
Long-Serving Volunteer Recognised at District 17 Awards In a moving ceremony at Horsham, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) marked a significant milestone: 70 years of dedicated CFA volunteer service by Max Hateley. The District 17 Headquarters Brigade awards presentation brought together hundreds of volunteers and supporters, highlighting the remarkable lifetime commitment that Hateley has shown…
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70 Years of CFA Volunteer Service Recognised at Horsham Ceremony
Celebrating a Lifetime of Service In a ceremony that highlighted the enduring commitment of rural Australia’s volunteer fire service, the Country Fire Authority (CFA) recognised a remarkable milestone: 70 years of volunteer service by Max Hateley. The awards presentation, held at District 17 Headquarters in Horsham, drew the attention of the CFA community, with more…
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70 Years of CFA Service Honours Max Hateley at Horsham Ceremony
A landmark milestone for the Country Fire Authority The Country Fire Authority (CFA) marked a historic milestone at the District 17 Headquarters Brigade awards ceremony in Horsham, recognising the extraordinary 70 years of volunteer service contributed by one outstanding member, Max Hateley. The event brought together more than 300 volunteer years to celebrate the dedication…
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Elderly man waits seven hours for ambulance after garden centre fall
Seven-hour wait for emergency help sparks concern over ambulance delays An 87-year-old man who sustained a serious leg injury after a fall spent seven hours on the floor of a garden centre before an ambulance arrived, according to local reports. The incident has drawn attention to growing pressures facing emergency services and the dangerous consequences…
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M&S Charlton CO Poisoning: Staff Treated in Charlton
Overview of the incident Eleven staff members were treated in hospital for carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning following an incident at a Marks & Spencer site on Gallions Road in Charlton, south-east London. Firefighters wearing breathing apparatus conducted a thorough sweep of the building after elevated readings of carbon monoxide were detected. The incident underscores the…
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Elderly Man Spent Seven Hours on Garden Centre Floor Waiting for Ambulance
Overview of the incident An 87-year-old great-grandfather was left lying on the floor of a garden centre for seven hours after breaking his leg in a fall. The incident underscores the growing pressure on emergency medical services and the difficult situations faced by elderly patients during long waits for care. Local officials and health authorities…
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Kerry Prosecutions Urged Over Ambulances Used as Taxi Service
Background: A Growing Concern in Kerry The debate over how emergency vehicles are used in Kerry has flared up at a key council meeting this week, with local councillors and residents raising serious concerns about the misuse of ambulances. The issue, described by some speakers as a “scandalous” practice, centers on allegations that ambulances have…
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Call for Prosecutions in Kerry Over ‘Scandalous’ Misuse of Ambulances as a Taxi Service
Overview of the Controversy The controversy surrounding ambulance use in County Kerry has intensified after a council meeting where local representatives described reports of ambulances being used as a “taxi service.” The issue, flagged by Councillor Angie Baily, centers on alleged misuse of emergency transport for non-emergency trips, as well as for minor injuries that…
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North-East Hospitals Under Strain as Flu Cases Surpass 3,000 in a Week
Rising Flu Activity Puts Pressure on North-East Hospitals Health authorities in the North-East are sounding the alarm as flu cases surged past 3,000 in a single week, creating significant strain on local hospitals. The Health Service Executive (HSE) issued the warning as emergency departments and wards reported higher-than-usual attendance. The situation underscores how seasonal flu…