A VISIT by an ambulance crew gave children in Portishead the chance to learn about their lifesaving job.

North Somerset Times: Paramedics Steve Cooper and Martin Harris with pupils.Paramedics Steve Cooper and Martin Harris with pupils. (Image: Archant)

As part of High Down Infant School’s healthy living week, pupils in years one and two met paramedics Steve Cooper and Martin Harris as well as team leader Greg Garrett from South Western Ambulance Service.

During the visit, children had the chance to look around their emergency vehicles and learn about the equipment in them.