"Agriculture has the leading number of deaths, more than any other profession in Australia," St John representative, Fiona Ellis said.
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Ms Ellis said it's essential farmers in Dubbo and the Central Western keep high quality, up-to-date first aid kits in their homes and vehicles, and have the training necessary to be able to use the kits accurately.
"In Central Western NSW more farming accidents are fatal than what we probably realise, and it's the first ten to 15 minutes that are the most critical when it comes to someone getting through an incident or passing away," she said.
"St Johns is trying to encourage farmers to look at their first aid kits.
"It's crucial farmers have quick access to quality first aid kits and have the training to attend to someone who is injured so they can be the first responder to a potential incident.
"The quicker a person is treated, the better chance they have of surviving. We also encourage farmers to keep first aid kits not only in their homes but in their vehicles too."
Ms Ellis said most of the time incidents occur with farming equipment and machinery, or quad bikes.
"With the drought currently affecting farmers, most of the work is being done by them and their families without additional help, but the same jobs still have to get done, so it's really a time thing," she said.
"It's just about being prepared, and having the training to address a situation which may occur."
