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Fire chief looks back on 45 years of transformation
Sudbury.com
Joseph Nicholls retired after 45 years leading Sudbury's Fire and Paramedic Services. His career spanned major institutional shifts, including city amalgamation and evolving emergency protocols. Nicholls reflects on adapting to change while maintaining public safety. Read More
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Ontario revamps 911 medical dispatch starting December
Dufferin County
Ontario will implement a new dispatch system in Dufferin County this December to improve emergency response. Callers will be asked more detailed questions to assess urgency. Life-threatening cases will be prioritized, while noncritical ones may face delays. Read More
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Retired ambulance finds new life in Habitat homebuilding mission
Belleville Intelligencer
A retired ambulance from Hastings-Quinte Paramedic Services will now support Habitat for Humanity's homebuilding efforts. The vehicle will help transport tools and materials to construction sites. Leaders say the donation symbolizes a crisis response to the region's housing shortage. Read More
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Firefighters face rising strain from ambulance call surge
Town and Country Today
Barrhead, Alberta, councillors raised concerns over the growing number of medical assist calls handled by local firefighters. Emergency Medical Services officials were invited to explain the trend. The fire department's role in health care response is expanding rapidly. Read More
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Paramedic training expands under new 5-year deal
Castanet
Emergency medical students have begun training at Okanagan College's Vernon campus through Justice Institute of BC programs. A new five-year agreement expands access to paramedic education in the Interior. Students benefit from upgraded facilities and on-campus housing. Read More
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Paramedic budget talks stall key meeting is skipped
Brantford Expositor
Brantford and Brant County, Ontario, remain deadlocked over the 2026 paramedic service budget. A third meeting failed after city representatives didn't attend, despite nearly 30 paramedics and county officials showing up. The county has requested a deadline extension. Read More
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Alberta RCMP unveils tech upgrade to boost 911 accuracy
Edmonton Journal
Alberta RCMP has launched Next Generation 911 to modernize emergency response. The system improves caller location accuracy by using handset data instead of cell tower triangulation. It also enables real-time tracking and precise coordinates, even in high-rise buildings. Read More
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