Paramedics responding to code one cases in Brimbank are arriving almost one minute faster than a year ago, according to the latest data released by Ambulance Victoria.
Ambulance Victoria’s performance results for January to March, 2024, showed the average response time for code one ‘lights and sirens’ cases in Brimbank was 13.40 minutes, down from 14.31 minutes for the same period in 2023.
The improvement puts the average response time for code one cases in Brimbank below the 15 minute target time.
There were 2970 code one ambulance call outs to Brimbank during the three months to March.
Paramedics across Victoria responded to 67.7 per cent of code one cases within the target of 15 minutes, up from 65.2 per cent a year earlier.
Brimbank’s results were better than the state average, with 74.8 per cent of ambulances responding to code one cases within 15 minutes, compared to 69.5 per cent at the same time last year.
Ambulance Victoria’s latest performance results were released as the state prepares for the oncoming flu season over winter.
Ambulance Victoria (AV) metropolitan regional director Michael Georgiou urged Melbournians to access alternative care options and get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations to ease pressure on paramedics over the coming months.
“Winter is a particularly bad time for the spread of illness,” he said.
“The good news is getting your flu shot and staying up to date with your COVID-19 vaccinations will help you and the people around you stay well. Book in now with your pharmacist or doctor. Along with simple things like staying home if you’re unwell and washing and sanitising your hands often, these routine winter vaccinations can protect what’s most important to all of us – our health.”
Mr Georgiou reminded people that it wasn’t just respiratory viruses like flu and Covid-19 that they needed to guard against as the weather gets colder.
“We also encourage all Victorians to take care of themselves, keep regular check-ups with your GP or specialist. It will also make a real difference to our busy paramedics who again face rising demand as we head into winter.”
