Paramedics from Bremen, Germany, visited their unofficial “twin” town of Dudley on a friendship visit. The photograph shows Hans-Juurgen Krusche (left) and Lars Kopmann comparing their ambulance (left) to the Dudley one with Bill Cody and Bob Cartwright.

Bromsgrove Young Farmers bought and kitted out a Range Rover to use as an ambulance for the service. The photograph shows (left to right) Julie Crawford, Carol Lacey and Andrew Shaw presenting a cheque to Dr John Hall, alongside Clifford Orme, Campbell Ma

The centre held an open day to raise money for gym equipment. The photograph shows David Bullock demonstrating the workings of a ventilator resuscitator at a display by Hednesford-based British Coal Mines Rescue Service. The Walsall Youth Brass Band are m

An Alligator Jumbulance visited the high street to raise money for the Across Trust. The photograph shows David Bache collecting money from Chris Byrne and Kerry Byrne. Hagley Roman Catholic High School is mentioned.

Parademics who were specially trained to give on-the-spot medical treatment and administer emergency drugs were demonstrating their skills. The photograph shows Helen Talbot having her heart monitored by Peter Lloyd, watched by Andreas Kouppis from Cyprus

The Inner Wheel of Edgbaston was providing funds towards paramedic training. The photograph shows with the cheque (from left) John Scott, Keith Kelly, Ian Nicholls and Norman Fields.

Children from Tamworth Street playgroup visited the station. The photograph shows Alan Taylor demonstrating breathing apparatus to Robert Taylor (no relation).

Children from Tamworth Street playgroup visited the station. The photograph shows Tom Hayes and John Cooper giving Robert Taylor a ride on a wheeled stretcher. Alan Taylor is quoted.

Children from Tamworth Street playgroup visited the station. The photograph shows Robert Taylor being fitted with a blow-up leg splint. Alan Taylor is quoted.

Children from Tamworth Street playgroup visited the station. The photograph shows John Radcliffe getting a lift in a chair stretcher.