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BC Interior ambulance stations shift to new staffing models

Twenty-one ambulance stations in the B.C. Interior have shifted to a new staffing model aimed at improving the reliability and responsiveness of local paramedics. Changes were made on April 1 at a ... read more

Comment: Ambulance Paramedics of BC are sounding the alarm before it’s too late

The organization shares its insights on how paramedic services in B.C. are in a critical state and in danger of collapsing Burnout and mental health issues of ambulance first responders are ... read more

16 Island Health region communities switch to new ambulance service models

The plan to convert staffing models in 60 communities in rural and remote B.C., including 16 in the Island Health region, was outlined in a joint announcement from BCEHS, the Ambulance Paramedics of ... read more

Elkford receives improved staffing for ambulance station

Some rural communities in British Columbia will be receiving more ambulance services as B.C. Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) is adding paramedic staff to a number of communities. read more

How Much Does an Ambulance Cost in Different Countries?

① How Much Does an Ambulance Cost? Suddenly feeling unwell during an overseas trip is painful and problematic because of the hospital expenses. The burden is even more significant in places like ... read more

Island Health rural and remote communities get more ambulance services

New staffing models will provide more ambulance services and enhance 911 responsiveness in the Island Health's rural and remote communities. read more

Grateful for the chance to serve

Seven days a week, a squad of trained and committed Boston College student volunteers—operating on foot crews and via a non-transporting ambulance—are available ... allowing for improved trust. BC EMS ... read more

Pender Harbour ambulance station to be staffed 24/7

As of April 1, the Madeira Park ambulance station is a full-time “alpha” station and will be staffed 24/7, rather than relying on a “scheduled on-call” staffing model. The change comes as the province ... read more

Erie County expanding its ambulance services

County leaders on Friday said the benefit is that defibrillators can be used by anyone, in case first responders have yet to arrive to the scene. read more

Brewers’ Jakob Junis hit by flyball in batting practice, taken away in ambulance

Jakob Junis of the Milwaukee Brewers was taken away in an ambulance after being hit by a line drive during batting practice at Pittsburgh on Monday. read more

20-year-old killed in South Carolina crash involving ambulance identified

AIKEN COUNTY, S.C. — Authorities say one person has died, and others were injured in a Saturday night crash involving an ambulance. The Aiken County Sheriff's Office, the Aiken Department of ... read more