The South Australian government will put $124 million towards new paramedic recruits and to stop the state's ramping crisis.
The funding is part of the government's $2.4 billion commitment to improve SA's healthcare system.
A total of 350 paramedics will be recruited over the next four years in a bid to relieve staff shortages.
Premier Peter Malinauskas spent a cold and wet Saturday night in the back of an ambulance to shadow paramedics.
He witnessed multiple emergencies and even spent time ramped at the Lyell McEwin Hospital.
He wanted to understand exactly how much pressure the system was under.
"The dedication and the perseverance from those two ambos last night, it fills you with pride but fills you with urgency we need to help these people on the front line.
"The moment our ambulance was cleared, the next job was called straight away.
Thirty-two ambulance trainees will start their journey this week.
Alicia Cavino is one of those recruits and she said she was relieved to have job security.
"Well, starting tomorrow is probably the most exciting part of my career," she said.
"When I started studying five years ago, I went into the degree knowing they were only going to hire six of us.
"It's really great to see there'll be more of us, more resources.
"The more help we get, the more we can help our patients at the end of the day."
