Tag: 911

Island RCMP calls transition to Next Generation 9-1-1

RCMP Tyler Hay -
The B.C. RCMP is moving to a new emergency communications system, with the transition replacing aging infrastructure to meet a federal mandate.

Mediator appointed to 911 operator contract dispute, averting strike

Emergency Services Edible Vancouver Island -
The B.C. government has appointed veteran mediator Vince Ready to help broker a new contract for more than 700 emergency communications workers, averting a planned strike by 911 operators.

Complaint about wrong nail polish is E-Comm’s 2017 top reason not to call 911

News My Comox Valley Now -
Story by Justin Goulet, 98.9 The Goat VANCOUVER, B.C.- Well there are sometimes good reasons to call 911, and sometimes...

911 Awareness Week

News Justin Goulet -
Emergency Services are recognizing the important role of emergency dispatchers. It's Emergency Service Dispatchers and 911 Awareness Week. President of the...

New answering service model for North Island 911 Corporation

News Jonathan Szekeres -
The North Island 911 Corporation is going in a new direction for it's primary call answering service, switching from...

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