This is no good is it, all in the name of saving money again, in my area, these crews work on the urgent tier service, picking up GP referrals, etc. Not doing emergency calls unless in dire need which would very occasionally happen. I am not doubting the skills of ACA's as some of them are good, some are previous ambulance technicians taken a step down or retired early, but I shudder to think what would happen should this be allowed to happen, I certainly wouldnt like to be stuck in the back or driving for a whole 12 hour shift.