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BC Emergency Health Services provides pre-hospital emergency services and inter-facility patient transfers throughout the province and oversees the BC Ambulance Service and BC Patient Transfer Services.

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Women in Paramedicine Special Interest GroupWomen in Paramedicine Special Interest GroupAcross Canada, the number of women paramedics has been steadily climbing since 2011.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/women-in-paramedicine-special-interest-group2023-03-08T08:00:00Z
New collective agreement ratified for BCEHS, APBCNew collective agreement ratified for BCEHS, APBChttp://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/new-collective-agreement-ratified-for-bcehs-apbc2023-02-14T08:00:00Z
How a 16-year-old’s quick action helped save a stranger’s lifeHow a 16-year-old’s quick action helped save a stranger’s lifeMadison never imagined she’d use the CPR training from her babysitting course. But when she spotted Ron collapsed on the street, she didn’t hesitate to start CPR. February is Heart Month and Mady’s story shows how brave bystander CPR can save lives. http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/how-a-16-year-old’s-quick-action-helped-save-a-stranger’s-life2023-02-03T08:00:00Z
Off-duty paramedic helps family escape house fire in LadnerOff-duty paramedic helps family escape house fire in LadnerRead about the quick action of BC Emergency Health Services paramedic, Jen Hastie, and how her intervention played a huge role in keeping everyone safe.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/off-duty-paramedic-helps-family-escape-house-fire-in-ladner2023-02-01T08:00:00Z
Lightening the load: A focus on paramedic injury prevention delivers positive resultsLightening the load: A focus on paramedic injury prevention delivers positive resultsBCEHS outfitted every ambulance in the province with new power stretchers, load systems, and lifting equipment to help prevent injuries. As a result, rates of the previously most common injuries have steadily declined over the last six years.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/lightening-the-load-a-focus-on-paramedic-injury-prevention-delivers-positive-results2023-01-31T08:00:00Z
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