The CapRescue team has hit the ground running in the last quarter of the year after completing 136 missions between July and September.
Those missions included 93 hospital transfers, 28 primary incidents, 6 crashes and 9 search and rescues.
The operationational costs during that period was more than $4 million.
CapRescue expects demand to rise in the coming months.
Last year, the fourth quarter saw 163 missions, with the warmer weather, school holidays, and increased outdoor activity contributing to higher incident numbers across Central Queensland.
CapRescue CEO Darren Pirie said the community can play an important role in helping reduce risks.
“We know this time of year can be busy for our crews, but we ask everyone to take extra care — whether it’s boating, driving, at work, or enjoying the outdoors in the heat. A little preparation and safety awareness can help prevent accidents and emergencies. But if the unexpected happens and you need CapRescue, we will be there,” he said.
