Dan Ohs: St John Deputy Chief Executive on New Years night callout numbers being 55% more than a normal night

Dan Ohs: St John Deputy Chief Executive on New Years night callout numbers being 55% more than a normal night

Author: Newstalk ZB January 1, 2024 Duration: 4:30

New Years Eve is one of the busiest nights of the year for our emergency services.  

St John Deputy Chief Executive Dan Ohs talks to Tim Dower about the increase in callouts that come on New Years night, as well as what ambulance workers expect to deal with. 

Listen above. 

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