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Stay vigilant around water this long weekend
Ambulance Victoria is urging people to take extra care in and around water this long weekend, as a spate of tragic drownings continue to impact communities across the state. Ambulance Victoria Acting Executive Director Regional Operations Michael Georgiou said paramedics witness firsthand how quickly a fun day out can turn into a life-threatening emergency.
Ambulance Victoria downgrades statewide Red Escalation as conditions ease
Ambulance Victoria has downgraded the statewide Red Escalation to an Orange level for the active bushfires from 7pm on Saturday 10 January 2026.Paramedic branches begin to return to local communities as conditions ease
A number of Ambulance Victoria paramedic branches that were temporarily relocated for safety reasons during yesterday’s catastrophic fire danger period will return to their locations today, following updated advice from emergency management authorities.Red escalation of ambulance services across Victoria
Ambulance Victoria has declared a Red Escalation across Victoria from 7am on Friday 9 January 2026.
Victorian towns better equipped to respond to cardiac arrests
In a testament to community preparedness, 72-year-old Lloyd Hosking is alive today thanks to swift action and lifesaving resources in Red Hill - a designated Heart Safe Community.
Paramedics celebrate new year with 11-year-old stroke survivor
New Year celebrations were a bit more special for one Warrnambool family this year, having the chance to thank the Ambulance Victoria (AV) paramedics who helped save the life of their 11-year-old boy who had a stroke at school.
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