St John on safety for ambulance staff on callouts

The Ambulance workers union is warning someone could be killed while attending mental health callouts if stab proof vests aren't made widely available to members. St John Integrated Operations Centre General Manager Doug Gallagher spoke to Ben Strang. In a statement, a spokesperson for Wellington Free Ambulance says the organisation is currently discussing the impact of police withdrawing from mental health callouts with staff and the safety of the frontline team is paramount.