Emergency Medical Call Takers (EMCTs) and Emergency Medical Dispatchers (EMDs) require a basic knowledge of:
- Hospitals within the province of BC
- Transportation routes including highways, major roads, bridges, and ferries in BC
- Cities and towns in BC
- BC Ambulance Service Districts and BC Provincial Health Authority boundaries
During the selection process, applicants are required to write a Geography Exam to evaluate their knowledge in these areas. Following are tools and resources to help you prepare for the Geography Exam.
- Geography Exam Excerpt [PDF - 34 KB]: Four sample questions from a typical geography exam.
- Lower Mainland Region Information and Geography Manual: [PDF - 7110 KB] This manual is design to assist you in learning the specific information and geographic knowledge required to function as a Paramedic or EMD within the Lower Mainland Region
- Vancouver Post Cities and Municipalities: [PDF - 935 KB] An overview of cities and municipalities in Vancouver.
- Vancouver Post Land Transportation: [PDF - 955 KB] A directory of highways, bridges, tunnels and transit stations.
- BCAS Regional Map [PDF - 320 KB] A map of BCAS' four regions and BC's Health Authority boundaries.
