Event Medic Coverage – Far North Queensland

Professional Onsite Medical Support for Events of Every Size

At Category 5 Emergency Care, we provide professional, fully equipped onsite medical coverage for events across Far North Queensland — from music festivals and motorsport to school carnivals, corporate events, rodeos, and community fairs.

Our experienced team of Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and First Responders deliver high-quality clinical care, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of participants, staff, and spectators at every event.

Why Choose Category 5 for Your Event?

We understand that every event is unique. Our team works with organisers to develop a custom Medical Operations Plan (MOP) tailored to your specific event type, site layout, and risk profile.

Our coverage includes:

Comprehensive risk assessment and medical planning
Qualified clinical staff – Paramedics, Registered Nurses, and experienced First Responders
Fully equipped onsite treatment centres and response vehicles
Advanced life-support capability with defibrillators, oxygen, and emergency medications
Professional communication systems (UHF and Telstra range-extended) for coordination with event control and emergency services
Detailed post-event reporting and incident summaries

Event Types We Support

Our medical teams are trusted across Far North Queensland to provide first aid and emergency response for:

🎶 Music and cultural festivals
🏍️ Motorsport and motocross events
🏫 School and interschool sports carnivals
🏢 Corporate and community functions
🤠 Rodeos and agricultural shows
🏃 Fun runs, charity events, and endurance races

Each deployment is carefully planned to meet Queensland legislative and safety requirements, with escalation pathways to Queensland Ambulance Service (QAS) when hospital transport is required.

Clinical Excellence, Local Expertise

Category 5 Emergency Care is locally owned and operated in Cairns, servicing communities across the Far North Queensland region.

Our clinicians bring real-world emergency and pre-hospital experience, supported by rigorous equipment standards, infection control protocols, and quality assurance systems.

When you choose Category 5, you’re partnering with a provider that prioritises clinical governance, compliance, and patient care — not just event attendance.