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This recommended complement of 1,541 compares to the present strength of 1686 ambulancemen and an operational establishment of 1673 ambulancemen. It can be seen from 6.1 above, however, that the recommended arrangements will result in more crews available between 9 am and 6 pm than at present.
6.10 By 1991, using the same basis for estimation, 88 and 176 three man crews should be available on night and day shifts respectively on the rotating shift system, with an additional 13 three man crews and 55 two man crews on day shifts only. Making similar allowances for emergency reserve and offshore islands, this gives a manning requirement for approximately 2,018 men five years time. Both 1986 and 1991 estimates exclude any manning required for non-operational duties.
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6.11 To meet an eight minute travel time target, approximately 200 additional ambulancemen would be required approximately 300 in 1991.
6.12
The option of the routine work being undertaken by voluntary agencies is not recommended, as the condition of many patients requires men trained in patient care and lifting, and vehicle control requires а degree of co-ordination which voluntary agencies could not achieve.