The Clacton Pier Company owned the ambulance, use of the ambulance was free to take casualties to the local hospital, but if the ambulance was needed to take any to colchester a fee of 30s was required to cover the cost of wear and tear and petrol.

As a St. John volunteer, you'll get the very best in First Aid training. And you'll have the chance to put your new skills into action at every kind of public event. you'll also be able to provide expert care for those in your community who are vulnerable or in need.

St. John Ambulance is the premier First Aid organisation in the UK and operates in 40 countries worldwide. We have more than 70,000 volunteers aged 6 to 65.

St. John Ambulance provides First Aid at many events not just local football, carnivals and fates we also provide First Aid at these events too.

Like the Six Nations Rugby, London Marathon or Wimbledon Tenis to name but a few events that members from all accross the country travel to, in order to assist with Providing First Aid.

"I joined because I wanted to know what to do in an emergency and I'm glad that I did. It's realy satisfying knowning you've helped someone.
St. John is a great organisation and it's more than just football matches!"
Richard Searson, St. John Ambulance volunteer.

"I have always enjoyed voluntary work of one sort or another. I joined the St. John Ambulance because it offered me the opertunity to learn life saving skills and use them. I also feel good knowing that I've helped someone and you get to meet new people from all walks of life. Some times you find yourself at intersting and exciting places".
Lee Davis, St. John Ambulance volunteer.