00:01The Pinaroo and nearby Lamaroo Ambulance Services respond to about 10 call-outs a week.
00:09But the operation of the Pinaroo station's been interrupted by a long-serving volunteer being stood down by the SA
00:17Ambulance Service.
00:18The current issue is based around, I guess, accusations of wrongdoing by Rob Boleyn, one of its members,
00:26really a Foundation member, been with the service for 48 years.
00:29That decision has led other volunteers at Pinaroo to withdraw their services in support of their colleague.
00:36The effect that's having on the rest of the volunteers is that they're standing in solidarity with Rob,
00:42they're not going on roster, and that's a critical service to a rural community like this.
00:48The local member says the volunteers will only return to work if the Government orders an investigation
00:54into the way the situation has been handled by the Ambulance Service.
00:59They're calling for an independent investigation, and I think an independent investigation is a fair and balanced way to deal
01:04with it.
01:05A spokesperson for the SA Ambulance Service says while they can't comment on confidential individual matters,
01:12any allegations are investigated fairly and in accordance with policies and procedures
01:17to ensure a safe environment for all staff and volunteers.
01:22While locals wait for a response from the Government,
01:26the SA Ambulance Service says Pinaroo is being staffed by volunteers from another location.
01:35The SA Ambulance Service says during the
