I realised how vital St John Ambulance are to huge public events like the Sydney Easter Show firsthand, after I injured my foot doing 20,000 steps at my first day at the show as roving reporter for Rachael.
So, thanks to my producers Kwame and Mark I was able to get Brent Murray into the studio for a chat on my Saturday Arvo show, A total volunteer veteran; we talk about his history working with St John at the show and how punters can stay safe at the Show.
Brent has been volunteering since 1998, when the show was at Moore Park, and surprisingly his background isn’t in the medical field, by workday he’s a businessman and on weekends he’s a family man. He gives up his precious time as a volunteer for St John Ambulance.
He describes the importance of drinking water whilst at the show particularly on hot days. Having dealt with an increase in heat related illnesses on hot days, attendees are advised to seek shade, wear a hat and be aware of signs of heat stroke in order to stay safe during the Autumn heat. Heat stroke can be potentially life threatening, and assessment should be sought if affected. Early Warning signs include headache, nausea, vision impairment, and dizziness.
First aid and medical assessments are available all days of the show from 8:30AM till 10PM, at various locations on the showgrounds. These locations include at the stadium, the carnival, kids’ carnival and food dome.
Photo courtesy of St John Ambulance NSW website
