Western Australian paramedics say they have been asked to work triple overtime eight times in the last three weeks. This masthead understands a number of emails were sent to staff throughout September, telling paramedics St John had authorised triple overtime for officers in the metropolitan region amid the state’s escalating ramping crisis. WA paramedic Chris Pike. Credit: Hamish HastieSome overtime shifts up for grabs were as long as 12 hours, running from 2pm to 2am. This masthead understands low staffing numbers and dwindling resources have impacted shift times.