General News
18 April, 2025
Stay safe these holidays
WHETHER you’re camping, biking or hiking, paramedics are encouraging everyone to know their limits and stay safe while outdoors this Easter.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics recently responded to several calls for falls and high angle rescues across the state.
While it’s great to see people exploring all the region has to offer, Ambulance Victoria’s Jonathan Hopkins said it was important to always be prepared and do activities within your limits.
“You never know what might happen, so it’s important to be as prepared as possible before heading off on your next adventure,” Mr Hopkins said.
“Always carry some sort of communication device such as a phone or radio and let someone know where you’re going and when you expect to be back.”
Mr Hopkins also urged people to ensure their clothing and footwear was appropriate for the conditions and to take plenty of water, food, matches, sunscreen and a torch.
“You can’t predict when an emergency will occur, so our advice is to carry a first aid kit, know snake bite management and learn how to do cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
“You should also check the weather and be prepared for conditions to change, especially when heading to remote or unfamiliar locations.”
Mr Hopkins said emergencies can happen in unfamiliar locations so it was important people familiarise themselves with resource available to help contact Triple Zero.
“Download the EmergencyPlus app which has a built-in GPS function to help you provide coordinates to the Triple Zero call taker,” he said.
“The app also contains the what3words software which works offline, so can be used in remote areas with poor data connection to quickly provide an exact location.”
