PARAMEDICS ON SCENE

The Scottish Ambulance Service serves a population of over 5 million from remote islands to busy cities. With unprecedented access, Paramedics on Scene captures the life-saving work of Scotland’s paramedics as they respond to emergencies wherever they are needed.

Each episode features extraordinary stories from across the country. Following divisional ambulances responding to high-pressure 999 calls, 24 hours a day. Flying with air-ambulances to the Highlands and Islands, bringing treatment to Scotland’s remotest communities. As well as being on the shoulder of the Special Operations Response Team (SORT) as they respond to the most extreme emergencies, including bomb alerts, chemical spills and sea rescues.

With a mix of director-shot footage and an in-cab inside the ambulance, every moment is captured, from high-stakes emergencies to the lighter moments between crews. Master interviews with the teams are interwoven throughout the series allowing the audience to get to know the paramedics as they reveal how they approach such a challenging job.