Paeroa St John Ambulance

01/10/2026

Some of these legends are floating around our own district now. Well done team 🥳🥳🥳🥳

19/09/2026

We often get asked “what’s the difference between you two” or “Why are there so many of you here” - So here’s a little insight into the why!

The ambulance service is made up of many different practice levels (ATPs), sometimes crews need backup from each other in order to give you the best care possible. The levels are:

First Responder/Emergency Medical Assistant - entry level, provides immediate life saving treatment such as bleeding control and oxygenation. Usually crewed with an EMT or above unless on a first response unit.

EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) - the next step. This level of qualification requires a diploma in Paramedic Science. Staff at this ATP provide inhaled, intramuscular and oral medications as well as all the other basics.

Paramedic - third step on the ladder. This ATP provides all the above as well as IV access, a myriad of other drugs and skills like cardio version. Requires a university degree.

Intensive Care Paramedic (ICP) - provide pre hospital intensive treatment to some of our most ill patients with treatments like IV Magnesium for Asthma.

Critical Care Paramedic (CCP) - provides all the above, specialising in critical care in the pre hospital setting e.g rapid sequence intubation. Requires all the above plus post grad at university.

Extended care paramedic (ECP) - Experts in community care with an extremely wide scope of practice including at home wound care, suturing and catheter troubleshooting/replacement. Also requires postgrad study.

We could go on all day but hopefully this gives you a bit of insight into why you might see so many of our green team! 🚑🚑

07/09/2026

It’s now easier to book an appointment for Online GP! Changes have been made to the online booking system that make it easier to compare appointment times, and pricing so you can choose the option that’s right for you.

You can find available appointments from all the Online GP providers in one place, making it simpler to access the care you need.

Online GP is available for everyone and is a great option when you can’t access your usual GP or urgent care clinic, aren’t currently enrolled with a doctor, or need care outside of your local area.

It's free for children 13 and under, and subsidised for teenagers between 14 - 17 years old and adults with a Community Services Card.

Make an appointment any time, day, or night. Visit: healthnz.govt.nz/online-phone-healthcare/online-gp-care

26/08/2026

Celebrating international dog day.
Where would we be without our furry little friends. Always happy to see us when we get home after a long hard shift 💕💕

22/08/2026

Over the last 2-3 weeks, quietly in the background, something exciting has started up in Paeroa 😄🚧

We're excited to welcome AMS! This app has enabled our volunteer officers to respond to your 111 calls, particularly where a transporting ambulance may be delayed or the high priority means urgent attention required 🚑🚑. We've already had quite the bundle of alerts and hopefully this has had a flow on effect for you, our community, getting the care you need 💚

Same crew, same vehicle, just working smarter and supporting our wider team ☺️ Wanna join us? have a look here https://careers.smartrecruiters.com/hatohonestjohn

17/08/2026

We’re sure you’ve seen in the media, ambulance demand is at an all time high 🚀.

Our paid and volunteer staff are here for you whenever you call 📱 however for non-life threatening calls, please be prepared for an extended wait time. If anything changes, phone back 111 immediately 🚑

Our emergency ambulance service is currently experiencing very high demand 🚑

📱If it's an emergency, always call 111

For non-emergency health advice consider:
➡️ Your local GP
➡️ An online GP
➡️ A pharmacy
➡️ Healthline (call-back option available)

If you do need us, please be kind and respectful to our ambulance staff - they are working incredibly hard to help those who need them most.

12/08/2026

Hato Hone St John and Age Concern Hauraki Coromandel are teaming up to present a Falls Prevention Talk at the St John Hall, Paeroa on Monday 17 August.
Join us to learn practical tips and simple strategies to help prevent falls, improve your balance, and stay active and independent.
☕Hot drinks and biscuits provided.
📍St John Hall, 31 Belmont Street, Paeroa
📅Monday 17 August
⏰Starting at 11:30am
RSVPs are essential as spaces are limited.

13/06/2026

A snapshot of some of our great volunteer work

13/06/2026

Thank you to all our volunteers that make Paeroa station THE BEST!
Thank you for covering events, community engagement, 3 steps for life and heading out to schools and day care facilities you guys and gals are amazing 🤩

02/06/2026