Ah, "different country same story" is spot on! In Melbourne Aus in recent months i've been sent code 1 (lights and sirens) to an old bloke with a cut lip ("potentially dangerous bleed"!!), 39 year old guy severly pissed and who collapsed- "potential CVA" ("pfo" or pissed and fell over we would say) etc etc something seems to get lost between the call taker and the patient! Our major problem is those who see the ambulance as a free "big white taxi'. If you subscribe in Victoria for $100p.a you are covered for all trips and if you're a pensioner/health care card holder its all free so why not call! Still its a great job and we treasure taking care of the real sickies