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A group of off-duty paramedics in Devon has been told it was "inappropriate" to hitch a lift in an ambulance after their Christmas party.A group of off-duty paramedics in Devon has been told it was "inappropriate" to hitch a lift in an ambulance after their Christmas party.
Eight workers got in to an on-duty ambulance and were given a ride to a taxi rank less than a mile away.Eight workers got in to an on-duty ambulance and were given a ride to a taxi rank less than a mile away.
The group had been attending a party at in Torquay on 9 December. The group had been attending a party in Torquay on 9 December.
Ken Wenman, chief executive of South Western Ambulance Service, said it was "inappropriate behaviour" but no patients were put at risk.Ken Wenman, chief executive of South Western Ambulance Service, said it was "inappropriate behaviour" but no patients were put at risk.
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The ambulance was not on a call at the time, said Mr Wenman.The ambulance was not on a call at the time, said Mr Wenman.
He added that staff had been issued with "guidance" following the incident.He added that staff had been issued with "guidance" following the incident.
The group of paramedics had been at a party at the International Riviera Centre in Torquay when they flagged down the passing emergency vehicle.The group of paramedics had been at a party at the International Riviera Centre in Torquay when they flagged down the passing emergency vehicle.
It then dropped them at a taxi rank outside a nightclub less than a mile away.It then dropped them at a taxi rank outside a nightclub less than a mile away.