attending accidents, emergencies and requests for medical assistance

assessing health of patients, determining need for assistance, and assessing specialised needs and factors affecting patients' conditions

performing therapies and administering drugs according to protocol

resuscitating and defibrillating patients and operating life-support equipment

transporting accident victims to medical facilities

transporting sick and disabled persons to and from medical facilities for specialised treatment and rehabilitation

instructing community groups and essential service workers in first aid

attending public gatherings and sporting events where accidents and other health emergencies may occur

ensuring that ambulances are adequately maintained and stocked with medical supplies, and that equipment is in good working order

preparing written reports on the state of patients' injuries and treatment provided