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St John has initiated a review of safety procedures at all its ambulance stations following an attack on a female paramedic in Warkworth.
The paramedic was knocked unconscious in the attack after she disturbed an intruder at the Warkworth ambulance station after 11pm on Sunday, January 12.
The paramedic was returning to the station after treating a patient. Police believe the intruder broke in to the station to commit a burglary.
St John acting Rodney territory manager Travis Slattery says following the incident, St John has brought forward a plan to introduce double crewing at Warkworth and Wellsford, which means two ambulance officers now attend all call-outs. A security guard has also been seen at the station since the attack.
The paramedic was discharged from North Shore Hospital following the attack and is recovering at home.
Mr Slattery thanked the community for its outpouring of support, including well-wishes, cards, letters, flowers and cooked meals.
The offender fled the scene after assaulting the paramedic and is still at large. A police spokesperson says police are following lines of enquiry.
Anyone with information about this incident should contact Waitemata Police on 09 839 0697 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
