Samsung and TELUS equip Canada’s first responders with new mission critical technology

March 30, 2022The Shield Journal StaffArticles, Featured Content, Support, Tech, Volume 2

Last updated on June 14th, 2022

With new Mission Critical Push-to-X voice, video and data communications tech, First Responders can manage emergency situations with greater awareness Samsung Networks and TELUS have partnered to launch Canada’s first next-generation Mission Critical Push-to-X (MCPTX) services for Canadian First Responders. Deployed over TELUS’ globally recognized network, this new MCPTX technology will equip Canada’s public safety…

First Responder of the Year 2021: Dan Kress, Advanced Care Paramedic

March 18, 2022The Shield Journal StaffArticles, Featured Content, Volume 2Advanced Care Paramedic, EMS, First Responder, First Responder of the Year, First Responders Canada, Healthcare Heroes, Paramedic, Support First Responders

Winner: Dan Kress Nominated by: Bryce Brunarski Congratulations to Dan Kress, our official First Responder of the Year for 2021! Dan was nominated by his former colleague at Niagara EMS, Bryce Brunarski, for his unyielding compassion, class and dignity in the field over his impressive 36 year career as an Advanced Care Paramedic. “Although Dan…

In This Together: Peer-to-Peer Mental Health Support for First Responders

March 2, 2022The Shield Journal StaffArticles, Support, Volume 2Canadian First Responders, First Responders, Mental health, Mental health support, OSI-CAN, PTSD, Support First Responders

Former Correctional Officer Pattie Atwell enjoyed a fulfilling 10-year career at a Women’s Correctional Centre in Headingly, MB, but an occupational stress injury in 2017 sent her into a slow spiral with unexpected consequences she couldn’t have foreseen until it was too late. “I didn’t have any idea that I was getting sick,” says Atwell.…