13/08/2026
Photographer Simon Whittaker captured our helicopter arriving on scene during Exercise Paratus, a multi-agency emergency response exercise designed to test readiness for a complex mass casualty incident.
Led by NSW Ambulance, Exercise Paratus brought together emergency services from across NSW, including NSW Police, Fire and Rescue NSW, SES and St John Ambulance, to test their response to a large-scale simulated disaster at North Head, Manly.
With simulated fatalities, trapped patients, crashed vehicles and a rescue helicopter response, this intense training exercise challenged crews to work together to manage multiple casualties and coordinate patient care under pressure.