Furious ambulance officers will vote on strike action from today after losing their patience with the NSW government.
Paramedics are threatening industrial action over problems with wages, rosters and the decision to scrap the rescue wing.
Ambulance officers will only respond to life threatening calls from 5 o'clock tonight, unless concerns are addressed.
Health Minister John Della Bosca has said he's listening, but it's unclear if a deal has been reached.
Shadow Health Minister Jillian Skinner says they've been left with little choice.
“There are too few officers - in fact to go around and they then therefore have to put up with these ridiculous hours…”
“Plus the fact that they send rookies out without the supervision with experienced officers.”