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As we celebrate 50 years of caring for British Columbians, we proudly reflect on half a century of dedication and service. We will share some of the remarkable stories that have shaped our journey to where we stand today in 2024.
Understanding our history helps us appreciate where we have come from, an where we're going as we progress into the future.

During our 50th anniversary year we will be sharing stories and the history of the BC Ambulance Service. We have moved from a disorganized mosaic of private, public, and charitable ambulance services around BC and evolved into one of the world's largest pre-hospital paramedic organizations, providing care to 5 million British Columbians spread across nearly 1 million square kilometres of city, farm-land, mountains, and ocean.

To the right under the 'Stories', you'll find stories that will give you an in-depth look at our history and our people.

 

 

31 - A Valentine to Our Often Unsung Heroes<img alt="hand made colourful thank you card" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/a-valentine-to-our-often-unsung-heroes/Thank--you-feature.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />31 - A Valentine to Our Often Unsung HeroesBCEHS Paramedics, Dispatchers, and Emergency Medical Call-Takers.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/a-valentine-to-our-often-unsung-heroes2025-02-11T08:00:00Z
30 - Investing in Prevention & Employee Wellness Pays Off<img alt="" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/Stryker-Powerload-ambulance-feature.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />30 - Investing in Prevention & Employee Wellness Pays OffWe’ve come a long way in 50 years. Our skills, technology and patient care have grown and advanced.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/investing-prevention-employee-wellness-pays-off2025-01-30T08:00:00Z
29 - Martin Hennigar “My vocation is my vacation”<img alt="" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/Twitter-Hennigar_Martin_LSA_2024.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />29 - Martin Hennigar “My vocation is my vacation”For Martin Hennigar, paramedicine has always been so much more than a job.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/martin-hennigar-my-vocation-is-my-vacation2025-01-23T08:00:00Z
28 - Paramedics in the Peace Region Mark Long Service Milestones<img alt="Paramedics John te Bulte and Dawn Reierson in uniform" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/John-te-Bulte-Dawn-Reierson-LSA-North%20Peace--feature.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />28 - Paramedics in the Peace Region Mark Long Service Milestones“We’re not heroes, we’re servants”http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/north-peace-paramedics-mark-long-service-milestones2025-01-16T08:00:00Z
27- Everybody Loves Brian<img alt="" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/everybody-loves-brian/Brian-Twaites-feature.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />27- Everybody Loves BrianAs a public figure representing BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS), Brian Twaites demonstrates all the characteristics of a competent and caring paramedic: knowledgeable, clinically experienced and approachable.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/everybody-loves-brian2025-01-09T08:00:00Z
26 - BCEHS Stations Celebrate 50 Years of our Provincial Ambulance Service<img alt="" src="/about-site/PublishingImages/50-celebration-ambulance-cake.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />26 - BCEHS Stations Celebrate 50 Years of our Provincial Ambulance ServiceMore ambulance stations organized and took part in community festivities in December to mark the 50th year of our provincial ambulance service.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/bcehs-stations-celebrate-50-years2025-01-02T08:00:00Z
25 - Vital Link Awards Recognize Everyday Heroes<img alt="" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/VL-Awards-web.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />25 - Vital Link Awards Recognize Everyday HeroesThe BCEHS Vital Link Award holds a special place in the hearts of our staff, recipients and patients. http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/vital-link-awards-recognize-everyday-heroes2024-12-27T08:00:00Z
24 - BCEHS’ Youth Observer Program Creating Future Leaders<img alt="Faces of the BCEHS Youth Observer Program" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/BCEHS-Youth--Observer--Program-feature.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />24 - BCEHS’ Youth Observer Program Creating Future LeadersBCEHS celebrated its 50th anniversary this year, and one of the organization’s newly created youth programs is promising a bright future over the next half century.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/bcehs-youth-observer-program2024-12-19T08:00:00Z
23 - Morris Ebanks - From the Caribbean Sea to the Skies of BC<img alt="Morris Ebanks with Metropolitan Ambulance" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/Morris-Ebanks-Extrication-pre1974.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />23 - Morris Ebanks - From the Caribbean Sea to the Skies of BCMorris Ebanks was a pioneer with ambulance and paramedic services in BC. Known for his kindness, intelligence, and one heck of a great singing voice.http://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/from-the-caribbean-sea-to-the-skies-of-bc2024-12-12T08:00:00Z
22 - The Great Paramedic Migration: Hiring at BCEHS, Now & Then<img alt="" src="/50-years/PublishingImages/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/hiring-then-now/BCEHS-Proactive-Recruitment-Indigenous-Health-teams.jpg?RenditionID=1" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />22 - The Great Paramedic Migration: Hiring at BCEHS, Now & Thenhttp://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/50-years-of-caring/stories/the-great-paramedic-migration2024-12-05T08:00:00Z


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