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B.C.’s first summer without COVID restrictions expected to drive demand for 9-1-1

E-Comm, the emergency communications centre responsible for answering 99 percent of B.C.’s 9-1-1 calls, is appealing to British Columbians to Help Us Help, as part of a campaign to encourage the public to use 9-1-1 responsibly. E-Comm is anticipating one of the busiest summers on record for emergency services and first responders. “Ahead of the…


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Blackline Safety Announces Trade-in Program to Arm First Responders with Next-Generation Safety Equipment

When an organization’s job is to respond to fires, explosions or any other disaster that may come along, ensuring their first responders are protected is paramount. That’s why Blackline Safety Corp. (TSX: BLN), a global leader in connected safety technology, is unveiling an equipment trade-in program designed to make it easier than ever for fire departments and…


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Fire investigation training goes digital with new simulator

Last updated on June 14th, 2022

Developed in partnership with Centre for Digital Media and District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Fire investigation training has taken a digital step forward with Justice Institute of British Columbia (JIBC)’s development of a new gamified learning experience to better prepare students to investigate fires. The new fire investigation simulator, dubbed FlashoVR, offers…


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E-Comm challenges British Columbians to take the 9-1-1 Pledge

  We all have an important role to play keeping our loved ones safe and protecting valuable 9-1-1 resources. We want them available in an emergency, when we need them most. As part of Emergency Service Dispatchers’ and 9-1-1 Awareness Week, running from April 10-16, E-Comm 9-1-1 is challenging British Columbians to protect each other…