"Queensland paramedic Luke William Hastings received a caution after investigations found he delayed responding to emergency calls on multiple occasions to get food and personal items."
Incident Summary
A Queensland paramedic has been formally cautioned for repeatedly delaying emergency responses in order to obtain food and personal items.
Key Delays Documented
May 2023 – McDonald’s Delay
Hastings delayed leaving for a job by three to five minutes to wait for coffee and food at McDonald's.
May 2023 – Extended Coffee Wait
In a separate incident that same month, he waited approximately 15 minutes after being dispatched to depart while ordering and waiting for coffee.
July 2023 – Stop at Home En Route to Emergency
Hastings stopped at his house on the way to a potentially life-threatening call, causing a delay of 10 to 15 minutes.
Outcome
The caution was issued by the Queensland Ambulance Service.