Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health

BC increases ambulance services in 60 rural communities

By: Hannah Fraser, News Writer On April 1, BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) improved paramedic staffing models in 60 rural and remote communities in the Vancouver Coastal and Fraser Health regions for better 911 responsiveness and consistent out-of-hospital care. Previously, paramedics worked under the scheduled on-call model, carrying a pager. They were then required to access the local ambulance station once they received a page. However, many rural communities had concerns that this model was not quick enough to respond to 911 calls.  Mayor Andy Morel of the City of Rossland said the city’s year-round active, outdoor community and population of…

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