First Responders
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Half of Quebecers don’t have first responder services in their communities: reportThe report published today says 45 per cent of very urgent calls in municipalities without first responders have an ambulance response time of more than 10 minutes.CanadaMay 22
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Campaign to raise awareness for first responder mental health across CanadaFor Canada’s first responders, witnessing the unthinkable is part of the job. But what’s often unseen is what they carry with them long after the sirens fade.CanadaMay 2
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Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s new 5-priority dispatch system goes liveAs of 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, call takers for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) have moved from a two- to five-priority dispatch system.ConsumerApr 23
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‘They took it upon themselves’: Saskatoon first responders go ‘above and beyond’First responders are the front line of defense against emergencies — and there are times when going the extra mile is required to help residents.CanadaDec 17, 2024
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First responders honour Edmonton security guard killed on the jobIn a rare tribute for a civilian, first responders created an honour guard for Harshandeep Singh's family to pass through at the young man's memorial service in Edmonton on Sunday.CanadaDec 15, 2024
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B.C. nurses testify about ‘epidemic’ of workplace violence at Senate committeeThe union representing British Columbia's nurses took their concerns about an "epidemic" of violence against their colleagues to Ottawa on Wednesday.HealthDec 4, 2024
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‘They’re my heroes’: Hockey ceremony acknowledges those who saved referee’s lifeWhen a referee fell to the ice during a Maritime Hockey Summit game in August, the quick thinking of those in attendance saved his life. They were honoured at a ceremony on Sunday.CanadaNov 25, 2024
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‘Pull over to the right and stop:’ First responders remind drivers of emergency etiquetteEveryday, firefighters and paramedics respond to emergency situations with lives on the line but a key part of their response is driver cooperation on the roadCanadaNov 20, 2024
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Ontario launching new mental health program for first respondersThe $32-million program will include a 24-hour call line and a web portal for services such as internet-based cognitive behavioural therapy and peer support.CanadaNov 19, 2024
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Lethbridge hosts inaugural suicide awareness conference for first respondersLegacy Place Society held a conference in southern Alberta for first responders to connect and share stories of surviving suicide.HealthOct 24, 2024
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