CapRescue has experienced an unusually busy period, completing 13 missions between the 13th and 20th of October. This figure represents a significant increase from the service’s typical average of 1.4 tasks per day demonstrating the essential role our lifesaving service plays in our community.
The increased activity saw our highly trained crew respond to a variety of emergencies, providing critical care and transport services. The final mission of the week occurred on Saturday afternoon, when a 13-year-old boy collided with a tree while riding his motorbike, resulting in a suspected leg injury. The Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) attended to the boy onsite before transporting him to the bowls green in Cracow, where Rescue300 landed. Our medical crew swiftly assessed the patient and transported him to Rockhampton Hospital for further scans and treatment.
During the weekend alone, CapRescue attended 4 tasks, including 3 on Sunday—an early indication that this busy trend may continue.
CapRescue’s Operations Manager, Kirsty Wooler, said, “We’ve seen a noticeable surge in the number of missions over the past week, and our crew has responded with the professionalism and expertise they are known for. The community’s support enables us to continue providing these life-saving services, and we are incredibly grateful.”
The increased demand highlights the critical nature of CapRescue’s work and the importance of community backing. The organisation relies on donations and sponsorships to keep Rescue300 operational, ensuring the people of Central Queensland have access to emergency medical transport when they need it most—because a big region needs a fast response.