British Columbia Ambulance Service http://www.bcas.ca EN Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:27:47 PST Amy Chris Wins Employee Award Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2012-archive/2012-amychrisemployeeaward.html Sechelt Teenager Saves his Dad with CPR Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2012-archive/2012-archive.html BCAS and BC Children's Hospital provide tips to keep kids safe during the holidays Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/holiday_safety_tips.html Halloween Safety Tips from BC Ambulance Service and BC Children's Hospital Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/halloween-safety-tips.html ]]> Children and Drivers Reminded to be Road Smart Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/road-smart-news-item.html Interior Families Benefit From Dedicated Air Ambulance Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/interior_families-benefit-from-dedicated-air-ambulance.html 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. ]]> BCAS Presents Eight Vital Link Medals for Life Saving Actions Fri, 26 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/bcas_presents-eight-vital-link-medals-for-life-saving-actions.html ]]> Paramedics Recognize Chilliwack Residents for Lifesaving Actions Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/paramedics_recognize_chilliwack_residents_for_lifesaving_actions.html BCAS Paramedics Get New Uniform and New Look Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/bcas_paramedics_get_new_uniform_and_new_look.html BC Ambulance Service and Fraser Health Team Up to Help Heart Attack Patients Fast Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/2011-archive/bcas-fh-team-up.html BC Ambulance Service's Response to Vancouver Riots Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/bc-ambulance-services-response-to-vancouver-riots.html Good Samaritans Recognized for Actions Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/2011-archive/good-samaritans-recognized-for-actions.html The Enbridge Ride to Conquer Cancer Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/2011-archive/the-enbridge-ride-to-conquer-cancer.html Premier's Innovation and Excellence Awards Thu, 09 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/2011-archive/premiers_innovation-and-excellence-awards.html Kennedy Lake Incident - Recommendations of the Major Incident Investigation Team Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/kennedy-lake-incident.html Paramedics Showcase Skills at National Competition Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/2011-archive/paramedics-showcase-skills-at-national-competition.html Revelstoke Celebrates New Station Opening Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/2011-archive/revelstoke-celebrates-new-station-opening.html
]]> Technical Advisors Boast Impressive Safety Record Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/2011-archive/technical-advisors-boasts-impressive-safety-record.html EMS Week Celebrates Paramedics Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/2011-archive/ems-week-celebrates-paramedics.html Esquimalt Man Receives Award for Performing CPR Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/esquimalt-man-receives-award-for-performing-cpr.html ]]> Vancouver Teen Recognized for Saving Stranger's Life Thu, 07 Apr 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/vancouver-teen-recognized-for-saving-strangers-life.html ]]> BC Ambulance Service Recognize Locals for LifeSaving Actions Wed, 23 Mar 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/bc-ambulance-service-recognize-locals-for-lifesaving-actions.html Vital Link Award Presented at a Re-Birthday Party Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/vital-link-award-presented-at-a-re-birthday-party.html ]]> BCAS Provides CPR + Defibrillator Training in Hazelton Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/2011-archive/bcas-provides-cpr-and-defibrillator-training-in-hazelton.html
]]> Paramedics to be Honoured at Richmond 911 Awards Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/2011-archive/paramedics-to-be-honoured-at-richmond-911-awards.html ]]> Survey Seeks Feedback on Public Safety Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/survey-seeks-feedback-on-public-safety.html Kamloops Residents Receive Vital Link Medals Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2011-archive/kamloops-residents-receive-vital-link-medals.html
]]> New Ambulance Station Improves Patient + Crew Safety Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/new-ambulance-station-improves-patient-and-crew-safety.html
]]> Honouring Excellence Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/honouring-excellence.html BCAS Paramedics Answer the Call Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-paramedics-answer-the-call.html Bursary Recipients Express Their Thanks Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/2010-archive/bursary-recipients-express-their-thanks.html Technology Investments Support Service Delivery Wed, 22 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/2010-archive/technology-investments-support-service-delivery.html
]]> Paramedic Unit Chief Receives Commendation Award Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/paramedic-unit-chief-receives-commendation-award.html EMA Licensing Board Endorsement Highlights Progress Wed, 15 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/2010-archive/ema-licensing-board-endorsement-highlights-progress.html New Superintendent Focussed on Closer Community Ties Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/new-superintendent-focussed-on-closer-community-ties.html Cardiac Arrest Victim Reunited with Bystander Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/cardiac-arrest-victim-reunited-with-bystander.html ]]> Four Victoria Men Recognized for Lifesaving Actions Thu, 09 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/four-victoria-men-recognized-for-lifesaving-actions.html
]]> Canadian Responder Associations Unite to Move Forward on 700 MHZ Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/canadian-responder-associations-unite-to-move-forward-on-700-mhz.html BC Ambulance Service Recognizes Local Heroes Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/bc-ambulance-service-recognizes-local-heroes.html
]]> Paramedics Accept Honours from Lieutenant Governor Fri, 26 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/paramedics-accept-honours-from-leutenant-governor.html
]]> Interior Employees Recognized by Peers Thu, 25 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/interior-employees-recognized-by-peers.html Public Service Announcement Winter Driving Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/public-service-announcement-winter-driving.html ]]> Memorial Service Planned for Tofino Paramedics Fri, 29 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/memorial-service-planned-for-tofino-paramedics.html ]]> BCAS Awards New Helicopter Air Ambulance Contract Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/bcas-awards-new-helicopter-air-ambulance-contract.html
]]> Remembering Jo-Ann Fuller + Ivan Polivka Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/remembering-jo-ann-fuller-and-ivan-polivka.html Names of Fallen Paramedics Released Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/names-of-fallen-paramedics-released.html Paramedic Pumpkinfest Raises $50K for Charity Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedic-pumpkinfest-raises-50k-for-charity.html
]]> BCAS Confirms Two Members Killed in Accident Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/bcas-confirms-two-killed-in-accident.html ICBC Employees Presented with Medals Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/icbc-employees-recognized.html
]]> CPR Anniversary Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/cpr-anniversary.html BCAS' Response to Arrival of Sri Lankan Migrants Wed, 15 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-response-to-arrival-of-sri-lankan-migrants.html BCAS Supports Vancouver's I.C.E Campaign Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/bcas-supports-vancouvers-ice-campaign.html 3rd Annual Million Dollar Journey Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/3rd-annual-million-dollar-journey.html New Home Base for Revelstoke Crew Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/2010-archive/new-home-base-for-revelstoke-crew.html Hockey Team Recognized For CPR Efforts Mon, 30 Aug 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/hockey-team-recognized-for-cpr-efforts.html ]]> Southern Interior to get Helicopter Ambulance Pilot Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/southern-interior-to-get-helicopter-ambulance-pilot.html Sunrise Summer Kicks-Off Wed, 21 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/sunrise-summer-kicks-off.html Paramedics Role up their Sleeves for Sirens of Life Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedics-role-up-their-sleeves-for-sirens-of-life.html Celebrating the Paramedic Profession Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/2010-archive/celebrating-the-paramedic-profession.html BCAS Participates in Bike to Work Week Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-participates-in-bike-to-work-week.html BCAS Holds Cycling Time Trials Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/bcas-holds-cycling-time-trials.html New Members Added to Elite Infant Transport Team Fri, 14 May 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/new-members-added-to-elite-infant-transport-team.html BCAS Lends a Hand at McHappy Day Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-lends-a-hand-at-mchappy-day.html BCAS Celebrates Emergency Medical Services Week Fri, 07 May 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/2010-archive/bcas-celebrates-emergency-medical-services-week.html Paramedics Honoured at Richmond 9-1-1 Awards Mon, 03 May 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedics-honoured-at-richmond-911-awards.html Mill Bay Paramedic Reunited with Young Patient Thu, 25 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/mill-bay-paramedic-reunited-with-young-patient.html Paramedic Ascends Kilimanjaro for Alzheimer's Society Thu, 04 Mar 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedic-ascends-kilimanjaro-for-alzheimers-society.html BCAS Key to Success of Olympics Sun, 28 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-key-to-success-of-olympics.html BCAS Staffer Helps Tsunami Ravaged Samoa Mon, 22 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bcas-staffer-helps-tsunami-ravaged-samoa.html Young BC Heroes Honoured With Bravery Awards Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/young-bc-heroes-honoured-with-bravery-awards.html Paramedics Support Children's Charity Telethon Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/paramedics-support-variety-telethon.html Bystander CPR Saves Paramedic's Life Sun, 31 Jan 2010 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/12486/bystander-cpr-saves-paramedics-life.html Awards Presented to Ice Rink Life Savers Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/awards-presented-to-ice-rink-life-savers.html Meet EMA Bursary Recipient Mike Acton Mon, 21 Dec 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/meet-ema-bursary-recipient-mike-acton.html Recognizing Long-standing Service and Commitment Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/recognizing-long-standing-service-and-commitment.html Personal Experiences Inspire BCAS Tour Riders Wed, 30 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/personal-experiences-inspire-bcas-tour-riders.html BCAS Staff Rally to Tame Forest Fires Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/bcas-staff-rally-to-tame-forest-fires.html

]]> BCAS Attends 9/11 Memorial Ceremonies Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-attends-911-memorial-ceremonies.html BCAS Tour Riders Visit Camp Goodtimes Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-tour-riders-visit-camp-goodtimes.html BCAS Supports Sirens for Life Challenge Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-supports-sirens-for-life-challenge.html ]]> Paramedic Trivia Challenge Raises $12,000 Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/paramedic-trivia-challenge-raises-12000.html ]]> Paramedics Praised for Role in Child Abuse Prevention Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/paramedics-praised-for-role-in-child-abuse-prevention.html Hope Floats this Summer Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/hope-floats-this-summer.html No CPR Form Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/no-cpr-form.html BCAS Participates in Memorial Tournament Sun, 31 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-participates-in-memorial-tournament.html Paramedics Prepared for H1N1 Flu Virus Wed, 13 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/paramedics-prepared-for-H1N1-flu-virus.html Essential Services Order Filed in BC Supreme Court Tue, 12 May 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/essential-services-order-filed-in-bc-supreme-court.html Paramedics Honoured at 911 Awards Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/paramedics-honoured-at-911-awards.html
]]> Salt Spring Island Recognition Ceremony Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/salt-spring-island-recognition-ceremony.html Hockey Tournament Brings Paramedics Together Sat, 25 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/hockey-tournament-brings-paramedics-together.html Regulation Protects Emergency Workers' Safety Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/regulation-protect-emergency-workers-safety.html New Ambulance Station in Elkford Mon, 06 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/new-ambulance-station-in-elkford.html Province Honours Emergency Dispatchers Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/province-honours-emergency-dispatchers.html Ambulance Service Declared Essential During Strike Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/newsArchive/9619/service-declared-essential.html Paramedics to Participate in Ride to Conquer Cancer Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/paramedics-to-participate-in-ride-to-conquer-cancer.html Paramedics Prepare for National Gold Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/paramedics-prepare-for-national-gold.html Employees Surpass Fundraising Target Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/employees-surpass-fundraising-target.html Paramedics Join Partners to Support Seniors Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/news/servicesArchive/9995/paramedics-join-partners-to-support-seniors.html BCAS Supports P.A.R.T.Y Program Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-supports-party-program.html BCAS Recognize 10 Year Old Good Samaritan Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 PST http://www.bcas.ca/EN/main/community/storiesArchive/9832/bcas-recognize-10-year-old-good-samaritan.html