About us
We're the only emergency ambulance service in Greater Wellington and Wairarapa and our services are uniquely free of charge, a founding value that we're really proud of.
We're the only emergency ambulance service in Greater Wellington and Wairarapa and our services are uniquely free of charge, a founding value that we're really proud of.
HomeOur news
New lifting chairs benefit patients and paramedics
New lifting chairs benefit patients and paramedics
16 May 2025
New lifting chairs benefit patients and paramedics
Thanks to the support of Hilda Curtis Charitable Trust and Irene Phyllis Munro Charitable Trust, we've recently introduced 3 essential lifting chairs for our crew and community.
They may not be as comfy as the lazy boys in the background – but these new Raizer lifting chairs are a hugely valuable piece of equipment for our ambulance crews and patients.
Designed to be assembled around a patient, as demonstrated by Paramedic Clare, they safely elevate someone from the ground to a seated position – a crucial manoeuvre for many people needing emergency clinical care from the Wellington Free Ambulance team and safer for both patients and paramedics.
A huge thanks to Hilda Curtis Charitable Trust (who donated $16,000) and Irene Phyllis Munro Charitable Trust (who donated $8,000) for 3 essential lifting chairs for our crews and community.