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Ambulance Facilities. Infectious Cases. For the
removal of infectious cases two ambulances are provided by
the Wandle Valley Joint Hospital Board for use within its
administrative area, including this district. No difficulty has
been experienced in securing the prompt removal of any
infectious case.
Non-infectious Cases. The Council provides one ambulance
for the removal of non-infectious cases.
Since the close of the year the old vehicle has been replaced
by a new 20 h.p. Austin Model to carry two stretcher
cases. It is housed at the Fire Station, Kingston Road and is
equipped with a resuscitation apparatus. The engine is
electrically heated when not in actual use.
The ambulance staff consists, in addition to the Honorary
Officer in Charge, of three full-time firemen-drivers.
Reciprocal arrangements exist with all neighbouring
districts. The use of the ambulance is free to residents up to
a distance of 32 miles.

Street or works accidents accounted for 37 per cent. of
the cases removed, the remainder being removals to and from
hospitals, institutions, etc.
Number of calls for 2 attendants 63
Number of calls for 1 attendant 750
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