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Our Services
Programs & Services
Community Paramedicine
Critical Care Program
Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience
Dispatch Operations
First Responders
Ground Ambulances
Infant Transport Team
Patient Transfer Services
Planned Events
Health Info
Patient Care Records
When to Call 9-1-1
Teaching Your Children about 9-1-1
Public Health
Responding to an Overdose
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Naloxone
What Happens when First Responders Arrive?
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Janice Parker - Survivor Mother Warrior
Don Elzinga - Moving Patients, Moving Mountains
Aggie Peel - Shifting Culture
Lee Cook - Community Paramedic
Kellie Christy - Caring for Her Community
Like Mother Like Daughter
New ambulance annex celebrations
Mike Michalko - Finding the Fixes
Brock Nelson serves with commitment and pride
Randy Slemko - Data Through the Ages
Kalani Polson - Determination Embodied
Janet Rygnestad - Thriving Through Cancer
Peter Marochi - Everything Happens for a Reason
Elizabeth Davis - The Queen of the North
Jennie Helmer - Chief Operations Officer
Michael Dussault - Journey into Paramedicine
Ray Sims - The Evolution of Infant Transfer Team Care
Amir Allana Creating a System that Serves all Patients
Steve Williams - The Spirit of Santa
The Great Paramedic Migration
Morris Ebanks - From the Caribbean Sea to the Skies of BC
BCEHS Youth Observer Program
Vital Link Awards Recognize Everyday Heroes
BCEHS stations celebrate 50 years
Everybody Loves Brian
North Peace Paramedics Mark Long Service Milestones
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Investing in Prevention Pays Off
A Valentine to Our Often Unsung Heroes
Rosalind MacPhee - Leadership, Mentorship & Compassion
International Women’s Day - BCEHS Women in Leadership
Embracing Change: Evolution of the Clinical Hub
Carson Smith & His Enduring Impact
50 Years of Service
A Personal Paramedical Journey
Behind the Scenes - Patient Transfer Services
Hurly's Corner
Tla’amin Nation gifts Station 229 the name qathet
A Decade of Remembrance
CAO Commendations for Excellence in Adversity
From Patient to Paramedic
Bob Chamberlain Lasting Impact on Paramedicine
Behind the Scenes in Logistics Operations
Pride at BCEHS
The Moose Pin
BCEHS Indigenous Health Team
Supporting Major Events
Chief Ambulance Officer Leanne Heppell
Community Involvement
Community Awards
Paramedic Honour Guard
Patient Experience
What We Do
Patient Experience Framework
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Indigenous Self-Identification Initiative
Developments in Care
PulsePoint CPR App
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Resources
Driver Only (EMR Pathway)
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Resources
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Competencies
Application Process
Resources
Emergency Medical Call Taker
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
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Competencies
Application Process
Infant Transport Team
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Competencies
Application Process
Resources
Patient Transfer Services
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Community Paramedicine
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Administrative & Management Careers
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Emergency Medical Responder
Primary Care Paramedic
Advanced Care Paramedic
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
What We Offer
Education & Training
Bursary Programs
Hiring Events
Recruitment Ride-Along
Youth Pathways Programs
Youth Observation Program
Where We Operate
Fraser
Interior
Island
Northern
Vancouver Coastal
Our Services
Programs & Services
Community Paramedicine
Critical Care Program
Disaster Risk Reduction & Resilience
Dispatch Operations
First Responders
Ground Ambulances
Infant Transport Team
Patient Transfer Services
Planned Events
Health Info
Patient Care Records
When to Call 9-1-1
Teaching Your Children about 9-1-1
Public Health
Responding to an Overdose
What to Do for a Suspected Overdose
Naloxone
What Happens when First Responders Arrive?
Support for BCEHS Family Members
COVID-19 Resilience Education
Links and Resources
Critical Incident Stress
Signs and Symptoms of Critical Incident Stress
Assessments
Supporting the First Responder in your Life
Domestic Violence
Alcohol and Drug Use
Disaster Response and Emergency Preparedness
Our Research
About Research at BCEHS
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About
Who We Are
BCEHS Executive Team
BC Ambulance Service
Vision, Purpose, Beliefs
Governance & Structure
BCEHS Board
History
Paramedic Credentials and Levels of Care
Accountability
BCEHS Strategic Plan
BCEHS Board Meetings
Fact Sheets and FAQs
Reports
Data
Call Volumes
Overdose & Drug Poisoning Data
Cardiac Arrests in BC
Ambulance Billing
How to Pay Your Ambulance Invoice
Ambulance Fees
Appeals Process
FAQs
Request for Patient Billing Records
News & Stories
Stories
2026
Currently selected
2025
2024
2023
2022
2021
Media Room
BCEHS Celebrates 50 Years of Caring
Stories
50th Anniversary Logo
Introduction
Before the beginning
Janice Parker - Survivor Mother Warrior
Don Elzinga - Moving Patients, Moving Mountains
Aggie Peel - Shifting Culture
Lee Cook - Community Paramedic
Kellie Christy - Caring for Her Community
Like Mother Like Daughter
New ambulance annex celebrations
Mike Michalko - Finding the Fixes
Brock Nelson serves with commitment and pride
Randy Slemko - Data Through the Ages
Kalani Polson - Determination Embodied
Janet Rygnestad - Thriving Through Cancer
Peter Marochi - Everything Happens for a Reason
Elizabeth Davis - The Queen of the North
Jennie Helmer - Chief Operations Officer
Michael Dussault - Journey into Paramedicine
Ray Sims - The Evolution of Infant Transfer Team Care
Amir Allana Creating a System that Serves all Patients
Steve Williams - The Spirit of Santa
The Great Paramedic Migration
Morris Ebanks - From the Caribbean Sea to the Skies of BC
BCEHS Youth Observer Program
Vital Link Awards Recognize Everyday Heroes
BCEHS stations celebrate 50 years
Everybody Loves Brian
North Peace Paramedics Mark Long Service Milestones
Martin Hennigar “My vocation is my vacation”
Investing in Prevention Pays Off
A Valentine to Our Often Unsung Heroes
Rosalind MacPhee - Leadership, Mentorship & Compassion
International Women’s Day - BCEHS Women in Leadership
Embracing Change: Evolution of the Clinical Hub
Carson Smith & His Enduring Impact
50 Years of Service
A Personal Paramedical Journey
Behind the Scenes - Patient Transfer Services
Hurly's Corner
Tla’amin Nation gifts Station 229 the name qathet
A Decade of Remembrance
CAO Commendations for Excellence in Adversity
From Patient to Paramedic
Bob Chamberlain Lasting Impact on Paramedicine
Behind the Scenes in Logistics Operations
Pride at BCEHS
The Moose Pin
BCEHS Indigenous Health Team
Supporting Major Events
Chief Ambulance Officer Leanne Heppell
Community Involvement
Community Awards
Paramedic Honour Guard
Patient Experience
What We Do
Patient Experience Framework
Patient Voices Network
Indigenous Self-Identification Initiative
Developments in Care
PulsePoint CPR App
Contact
Contact Us
Thank a Paramedic or Dispatcher
Health Professionals
Health Care Providers
Clinical Practice Guidelines
Patient Transfers
Community Paramedicine
Industry Paramedics (External to BCEHS)
Donate
Careers
Join Us
Career Paths
Emergency Medical Responder
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Resources
Driver Only (EMR Pathway)
Primary Care Paramedic
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Competencies
Application Process
Resources
Advanced Care Paramedic
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Resources
Emergency Medical Call Taker
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Infant Transport Team
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Resources
Patient Transfer Services
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Community Paramedicine
Qualifications
Competencies
Application Process
Administrative & Management Careers
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Emergency Medical Responder
Primary Care Paramedic
Advanced Care Paramedic
Emergency Medical Dispatcher
What We Offer
Education & Training
Bursary Programs
Hiring Events
Recruitment Ride-Along
Youth Pathways Programs
Youth Observation Program
Where We Operate
Fraser
Interior
Island
Northern
Vancouver Coastal
2026
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BCEHS paramedics respond to 2% fewer overdose/drug poisoning events in 2025
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BCEHS paramedics respond to 2% fewer overdose/drug poisoning events in 2025
New data published by BC Emergency Health Services (BCEHS) shows a slight decrease in the number of overdose/poisoning patient events in B.C. compared to the previous year.
https://www.bcehs.ca/about/news-stories/stories/bcehs-paramedics-respond-to-2-fewer-overdose-drug-poisoning-calls-in-2025
2026-02-17 8:00:00 AM
