Imagine trying to provide life-saving support in something that is not much more than a glorified shipping container. That's the reality facing paramedics in Culburra if NSW Ambulance follows through with their plan. Our dedicated paramedics deserve a proper facility where they can effectively manage emergencies and provide the best possible care to our community.

Currently, the proposal is to rent land and place a demountable building for the Culburra Ambulance Station, with no future plans for a permanent structure. This means our paramedics would be stuck in an inadequate and temporary setup for years, if not decades.

This is unacceptable. Emergency services are the backbone of our community's safety and deserve the best possible resources to perform their duties to their communities efficiently.

Proper facilities are crucial for paramedics. They need secure areas to store their medical supplies and equipment, and adequate space to rest and recharge between the ever-demanding shifts they face. A demountable building does not meet these needs and poses risks to both the paramedics' ability to provide care and the community's overall safety.

Having a permanent station also benefits the community, ensuring faster response times in emergencies, potentially saving lives. It is baffling why there isn't a plan to establish a fully-equipped, modern ambulance station right here in Culburra.

We need to let NSW Ambulance know that our paramedics and our community deserve better. Instead of temporary fixes, we demand a commitment to invest in permanent and top-notch infrastructure for our Paramedics.

Sign this petition to urge NSW Ambulance and local government leaders to stop the installation of a demountable building in Culburra and commit to building a permanent, proper ambulance station. Our paramedics stand ready to save our lives—let’s stand up for them by ensuring they have the facilities they need to do it effectively.