Volunteer ambulance officer of almost 50 years stood down amid investigation

Key points

• Volunteer ambulance officers in Pinnaroo, South Australia, have walked out in protest after a colleague was stood down. Rob Berlin, a volunteer for nearly 50 years, was removed from duty amid administrative allegations.
• The Pinnaroo station, which relies entirely on volunteers, serves a population of about 760 people.
• The South Australian Ambulance Service (SAAS) has stated it is committed to investigating the allegations fairly.