But how do we quantify it?

If we look at some employment statistics, more than 250 men and women joined the Cadets and passed out to the pre-hospital world of the Ambulance Service. We believe, those men and women have given over 8,000 years of dedicated public service which is a remarkable achievement, especially when you look at the recruitment challenges of today. Dig under the 8000 years, there are numerous individual milestones of cadets achieving 30, 40, and 45 years.

Dave Sullivan. L Squad 1971

It would be remiss of us not to mention that the late and great Dave Sullivan surpassed 50 years of loyal and dedicated Service.

Whereas Albert would be proud of the Statistics relating to employment, his greatest pride would have been the softer elements. He gave employment and stability to young people who went on to have caring and loving families. His Cadets have saved literally countless number of lives, delivered countless babies

Ronnie May. N Squad 1973

Ronnie May joined the Ambulance Service in N Squad in 1973. This picture is one that would make Albert Guinney proud in that this was the completion of Ronnie's last night shift after 41 years of dedicated service in which he tried his best to help every patient that he responded to.

This picture captures the moment that Ronnie handed over the keys for the RRV to the oncoming paramedic which is Caroline Newton. It may be a simple picture but its hidden depths are the overwhelming pride that Ronnie radiates.

in the strangest places all over Liverpool, tackled adversity in the most challenging of circumstances, they have restored hope when all hope was gone and have worn the uniform of either the purple or green cadet epaulette and hat band with the utmost pride.

They have always strived to deliver the best care possible remembering the building blocks they were taught on being; that we should always treat people with respect, and care for the patient as though they were your parents. Cadets who were mentored became great mentors, those who received counsel provided counsel, those that were led became great leaders, they strived to improve things through innovation and education and yes, they all enjoyed a pint in Charlie’s pub on Lower Breck Road. They became instrumental in improving patient care.

One of the most poignant measures is: -

“I joined the Liverpool ambulance service in September 1972. This was after a difficult childhood in which my mum died young which led me to run away to sea at the age of 15. That did not work out and I came home; I was alone, frightened, and depressed with no real prospects. When I was accepted as an ambulance cadet, I quickly realised that I did not just have a job, I had a true purpose in life, goals to aim for and I felt I was part of a caring family...”

Steve Clarke M Squad

Caroline and Ron