St John Ambulance WA chief executive Michelle Fyfe steps down, four months ahead of when her contract was due to end, after unprecedented pressure on the state's ambulance service. \n
St John Ambulance WA chief executive Michelle Fyfe has resigned after unprecedented pressure on the state's ambulance service in recent months.It comes after record ambulance ramping and service delaysHer decision to step down comes after record ambulance ramping and a surge in COVID-19 cases contributed to delays amid extremely high demand, with at least two deaths in a month linked to issues with the service.
"We have agreed that now is the time for new leadership, fresh eyes and renewed energy to take the organisation forward," he said. "Ms Fyfe was due to finish her contract in October this year but has opted to step aside earlier to allow new leadership to bring fresh energy and solutions for the next phase of St John's critical service to the WA community."Ms Fyfe said in a statement her four years in the role had been fulfilling but taxing.
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