• 2nd Sep 2024

A glimpse into our world

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For the most part, we don’t become paramedics to chase drama, but there is no denying those TV-worthy scenarios are sometimes part of the job. Being part of a TV show, like NINE’s Paramedics, gives viewers a chance to see firsthand our world and is an opportunity to showcase our clinical expertise, the challenges we face each shift, and a chance for the community to meet the dedicated people in the uniforms.

For SA Ambulance Service (SAAS), taking on the Paramedics mantle from Ambulance Victoria after four seasons was not without its concerns or challenges.

Opening any organisation up to being filmed is not without its risks. It requires a leap of faith, knowing that there will be potential exposure to scrutiny and criticism. However, thus far, the outcome for SAAS has been overwhelmingly positive with featured paramedics becoming well-known local identities.

Rob Elliott, SAAS Chief Executive Officer said: “Paramedics highlights what it’s like to work for us and puts South Australia on the world stage. It shows the best of our people; professional, in control, and hardworking advocates and carers for our patients.

“One of the reasons we agreed to be part of the show was to be able to attract paramedics, volunteers and Triple Zero (000) Call Takers to our ranks. This opportunity has helped us position our reputation as a dynamic ambulance service in a very liveable state.

“The paramedics who put their hand up to be part of the show have done an excellent job. It takes a lot of courage to be under the local, national, and international spotlight. They have done us proud, so much so that we have just finished filming another season.”

Beyond its entertainment value, Paramedics has also helped to increase the public’s awareness of what an emergency actually is, and when to (or not to) call Triple Zero (000). A message that ambulance services will always find complex and hard to articulate, but this show, across all its seasons, has provided some excellent examples to help community understanding.

Paramedics doesn't just focus on the clinical aspect of paramedicine it delves into the human side of our profession. Each episode introduces viewers to the people featured, offering insight into their background, motivations, and personal experience. Through candid interviews and behind-the-scenes footage, audiences gain a deeper appreciation for the paramedics in uniform and the emotional toll that can come with their work.

To the public, the work paramedics do is extraordinary, to us it’s just our “bread and butter” but shows like this are a great opportunity to demonstrate the important and critical work we do every day.

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