Reading the article has made me really cross . There is going to come a time when the Ambulance service is going to need a police escort on all their calls as it is getting too dangerous, either that or we are going to lose the service as no one is going to want to do the job. I think you are all heros and do a wonderful job for which I thank you with all my heart. It is about time the government stopped pissing on you and started treating you the way you deserve, and at least double your wages! It is a huge thanks to Tom and his blog that has opened my eyes to just how bad the job has got! Far too many ambulance people have been hurt trying to help. It is very very sad