Alderney's volunteer ambulance service was formed in 1952.

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Volunteer development coordinator at South East Coast Ambulance Service, Daniel Holland, said early defibrillation and effective CPR could significantly increase a patient's survival rates during a cardiac arrest.

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The new vehicle and its volunteer crew will work closely with the Westcountry Ambulance Service and help with providing medical assistance and cover for public events and civic emergencies.

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