Cooloola Coast Local Ambulance Committee
The local ambulance officers experienced an extremely busy time during the Christmas/New Year holiday period. There were a high number of emergency call-outs to the town areas, as well as the camping sites at Inskip Point and Teewah Beach.
Most callers used the correct procedure and dialled 000 to report an emergency and request assistance. When calling 000, you will need to answer the following questions:
- Address of the emergency
- Phone number you’re calling from
- What is the problem?
- Are you with the patient now?
- How many are hurt?
- How old is the patient?
- Are they conscious?
- Are they breathing?
The 000 operator will determine the level of assistance you require, and for urgent cases an ambulance will be dispatched immediately.
For non-urgent cases such as first aid advice etc, the appropriate number to call is 13 12 33. Stickers containing this information are available at the Rainbow Beach Library as well as the doctors’ surgeries and pharmacies in Tin Can Bay and Rainbow Beach.
An important part of the Local Ambulance Committee’s fund raising activity is the bingo session held every Thursday morning at 9.30am at the Tin Can Bay Country Club. It is a great way to have a fun morning and help support your local Ambulance Service, so please come along.
