Worker retention remains a major problem because of low wages and burnout
Premier says the government is working with firefighters as well as the paramedics union
BC Emergency Health Services will work with patient care quality office to reach out to the family
Temporary ER closure in Merritt latest in a series due to staffing issues
Pitt Meadows puts resolution to UBCM calling for provincial action, money
Cultus Lake Fire Department has to creep through traffic on Columbia Valley Highway
July 8 outage left millions unable to use phone for emergency services
Pennsylvania woman died from internal bleeding one day later
911 dispatchers may have to work forced overtime to meet minimum staffing levels
EMS initially triaged the “dog bite” as non-life-threatening based on 911 call centre information
It took 30 minutes for an ambulance to respond after incident happened
Suspect arrested shortly after argument at Caledonia Park on Friday, June 3
Staff shortages and increased call volumes straining E-Comm’s resources
Commemoration of marine ambulance in B.C. community features Penelakut blessing
E-Comm says increased call volumes, staff stress leave contributing to ongoing issue
‘We know it can be stressful waiting for an ambulance,’: BC Emergency Health Services said
Island Responder operating off Chemainus for island residents features an on/off ramp for stretchers
Doug Bigelow, 76, experienced a heart attack this past January
Ambulance Paramedics of B.C. seeing sharp spike in mental health-related issues among members
E-Comm handles 99 per cent of B.C.’s 9-1-1 calls and urges the public to call for emergencies only
