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  1. February 2, 2012 Amy Chris Wins Employee Award

    BC Ambulance Service Paramedic Amy Chris of Hosmer, B.C. received one of four provincial awards presented annually as part of the BCAS Employee Recognition program. Chief Operating Officer Les Fisher praised her as "a unanimous choice" for the Tony Sunderland Memorial Plaque of Pride.

  2. January 24, 2012 Sechelt Teenager Saves his Dad with CPR

    On January 12, 2012, British Columbia Ambulance Service Paramedics at Sechelt, B.C. Emergency Station will recognize the split-second, life-saving actions of 19-year old Paul Jensen. The Sechelt youth will receive the Vital Link Humanitarian Medal for saving his father's life by performing successful cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

  3. December 7, 2011 BCAS and BC Children's Hospital provide tips to keep kids safe during the holidays

    The holidays can be fun, but they can present unique concerns when it comes to kids' safety.

  4. October 18, 2011 Halloween Safety Tips from BC Ambulance Service and BC Children's Hospital

    Halloween Safety Tips from BC Ambulance Service and BC Children's Hospital
    BCAS and BC Children's provide tips for parents to keep little ghosts and goblins safe and happy this time of year.

  5. September 13, 2011 Children and Drivers Reminded to be Road Smart

    Unit Chief Marilyn Oberg and paramedic Blake Kendon participated in a Bike Safety public service announcement and demonstration, in Vancouver.

  6. August 30, 2011 Interior Families Benefit From Dedicated Air Ambulance


    Premier Christy Clark announced today that dedicated helicopter air ambulance service will begin serving the Central Interior immediately to ensure faster service for critically ill or injured Interior patients, leading to better outcomes.
    Last summer's trial period has shown that a dedicated helicopter air ambulance service improves patient care.

  7. August 26, 2011 BCAS Presents Eight Vital Link Medals for Life Saving Actions

    On August 26, 2011, BCAS Acting Vice President of Medical Programs, Dr. Steven Wheeler, Superintendent Randy Hansen, and attending paramedics, EMDs and Call Takers presented Vital Link medals to eight exceptional Lower Mainland residents who provided assistance during a medical emergency which ultimately helped save the life of a family member or a stranger.

  8. August 10, 2011 Paramedics Recognize Chilliwack Residents for Lifesaving Actions

    BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) presented Vital Link medals to two Chilliwack residents who helped save the life of a stranger by performing cardio pulmonary resuscitation (CPR).

  9. August 2, 2011 BCAS Paramedics Get New Uniform and New Look

    Over 3,600 BC Ambulance Service (BCAS) paramedics and dispatchers traded in their traditional white and blue uniforms for an all blue uniform this morning.

  10. June 16, 2011 BC Ambulance Service's Response to Vancouver Riots

    Following the Stanley Cup Final in Vancouver, BC, BC Ambulance Service (BCAS), the provincial ambulance service, was kept busy and attended more calls than any single event in BCAS history.