View report page

37
1 am again able to record that we have received numerous
letters of appreciation and thanks from residents who have had
occasion to use the ambulance service, and I am pleased to state
that no single complaint has been received.
The mechanical condition of the ambulances has been the
subject of a special report, and it is to be hoped that the existing
ambulances will be replaced by newer vehicles at the earliest
possible moment in order that the efficiency of the Service can
be maintained.
Repairs and maintenance work are being carried out by
2nd Officer Innes and his staff, and thanks are due to them for
the efficient way in which they have carried out their work and
also to the officers and men for their ready co-operation, which
has combined to make the Service run smoothly.
In conclusion, may I express my sincere thanks to the
Members of the Ambulance Sub-Committee and to the Medical
Officer of Health, for their help, encouragement and advice,
which has been of great assistance to me in the administration
of the duties of Chief Ambulance Officer.
A. L. HILL,
Chief Officer.
FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
Income from Private Use of Ambulances.
Accounts totalling £252 13s 0d. have been rendered during
the year for the private use of ambulances for conveying sick
persons to Hospitals, Nursing Homes, etc.
Transport of Patients, etc.
Accounts totalling £195 7s. 0d. have been rendered to the
Public Health Department for patients conveyed on their behalf.
Transport of Patients for Public Assistance Committee.
Patients conveyed for Public Assistance Committee realised
the sum of £240 1s. 6d., and accounts for this amount have
been rendered.