Tasmanian Ambulance Service

Ambulance Tasmania - formally Tasmanian Ambulance Service
Agency overview
Jurisdiction Government of Tasmania
Employees 225
Parent agency Department of Health and Human Services
Website
Tasmanian Ambulance Service

Ambulance Tasmania[1], formally known as the Tasmanian Ambulance Service provides ambulance services in the state of Tasmania, Australia. The service was established by the Ambulance Service Act 1982[2] and operates within the Department of Health and Human Services.

The service has approximately 520 volunteer officers and 225 paid staff,[3] operating through a network of 45 stations.[4]

The service is provided free to Tasmanian residents. Unlike other Australian states, Tasmania does not have an ambulance fee or levy.[4]

References

  1. ^ Organisational Chart, Department of Health and Human Services
  2. ^ Agency Details, Archives Office of Tasmania
  3. ^ Tasmanian Ambulance Service, Department of Health and Human Services
  4. ^ a b Ambulance and Health Transport fact sheet, Department of Health and Human Services, June 11, 2009.

See also

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Ambulance services in Australia
States and Territories
Other services