Community responders as in Dad's army - "Don't panic!" What wonderfully ridiculous idea will they have next? It's sad, bloody sad. You've got the right answer, more ambulances, properly manned. No care assistants/drivers. No pathetic numerical targets. Some sort of system for fining abusers of the ambulance service and it's staff. Given the number of drunks/drug addicts you treat, I think you shouldn't be sent out on your own except if it's to an arrest where you might be able to start treatment sooner. We sure need a change of government.