07 January 2026

Triple zero heroes

Emergency situations can be scary even for adults, but when Kerry Cochrane collapsed in front of his young sons, they took immediate action to save their dad.

06 January 2026

LACs arm bystanders

A Central Queensland town’s out of hospital cardiac arrest risk outcomes are set to improve thanks to a dedicated and passionate Local Ambulance Committee (LAC) working closely with its ambulance station.

03 February 2025

Brave boy recognised for quick thinking to keep his mum safe

In November last year, North Lakes paramedics Stacey Heath and Ainsley Jonker were called to a Keperra home after an eight-year-old boy called Triple Zero (000) stating his mum was having the worst seizure she’d ever had.

01 November 2024

Wayne Sachs on his 50 years

Queensland Ambulance Service's Gympie Station Officer-In-Charge Wayne Sachs reflects on his career with QAS as he receives his 50-year Long Service Medal.

01 October 2024

A lasting legacy after a young life lost

One day after Joel Week’s 21st birthday he tragically died in a single-vehicle crash at Valentine Plains outside of Biloela. A year on from the tragedy, the community has continued to honour the young larrikin who lived life to the fullest. To

01 July 2024

Big-hearted Brody fundraises for defib

An 11-year-old boy called Brody has raised money to pay for a defibrillator for his local community's day care.

01 July 2024

QAS in their blood: meet our King's Birthday Honours List paramedics

Two Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) officers have been included in the 2024 King’s Birthday Honours List, with their recognition reflecting the diversity of our staff, stations, and communities but also setting high professional standards.