Emergency Markers in parks

Emergency markers have been installed in a number of metropolitan parks.

What are emergency markers?

An Emergency marker looks like a street sign and easily recognisable. this fresh design will help the Emergency Service Telecommunications Authority (ESTA) clearly identify the location of emergency callers in parks.  

The markers are made up of familiar environmental colours, green and white and also sport three letters and three numbers. The unique reference number is linked to ESTA's computer aided transmitter system and will help emergency services arrive at the required location as quickly as possible.

How do emergency markers work?

ESTA's complete ability to direct emergency services to exact emergency caller locations is critical.  The alphanumeric markers can be quoted by Triple Zero (000) callers to help determine exactly where they are and identify the closest access point.

The two most pivotal pieces of information required when calling 000 are the location of the emergency (where is it?) and the nature of the emergency (what is it?).  When an emergency marker is quoted, ESTA's 000 transmitter can then provide specific navigationall information to the responding emergency services.

Emergency markers are much more than just a sign. They are supported by GPS co-ordinates and directional instructions enabling ESTA conductors to provide directional information to police, fire, ambulance and the State Emergency Service advising them of obstructions such as locked gates, road closures and quickest access points.

Where are the emergency markers?

The markers have been installed in a number of metropolitan parks, see individual park pages for details.