Emergency responders in Winnipeg are losing precious time in traffic

WINNIPEG — The blare of an ambulance siren is louder than a train whistle or a jack hammer, but nearly every time a first responder like Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service supervisor Kent Brown responds to an emergency some drivers take a long time getting out of the way.

It’s an unnecessary delay that could mean the difference between life and death.

Global rode along with Brown to see the challenges he faces from drivers who don’t get out of the way.