The Australian Paramedics Association of Tasmania has called for 183 more paramedics to be employed across the state to improve ambulance waiting times and patient outcomes.
It said of the 51 operational ambulance stations across the state, 14 were staffed entirely by crews of two paid paramedics and 16 were staffed exclusively by volunteers.
The body said 21 stations were staffed by a single on-shift paramedic supported by volunteers.
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It said more than 70 per cent of Ambulance Tasmania's stations rely on the good will of volunteers for roster coverage.
"This model is unreliable, unsustainable and unsafe," it said.
Labor has committed to the employment of 144 more paramedics and the Liberals have committed to 48 additional staff.
The Greens have pledged the employment of 224 additional paramedics.
With 183 addition paramedics, APA has requested 16 critical support staff.
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Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
Political reporter for Australian Community Media, based in Hobart.
