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Oliver Grüter-Andrew, E-Comm President & CEO: addressing 9-1-1 wait times due to ambulance transfer delays
September 28, 2021Vancouver, B.C.—E-Comm wishes to acknowledge how incredibly difficult it is for British Columbians, in a time …
Learn MoreE-Comm announces 2021-22 Board of Directors with new seat for Vancouver Island
September 23, 2021Vancouver— E-Comm’s Board of Directors has grown to 22 members with a new seat representing the …
Learn MoreEnhanced radio coverage, clarity and reliability: Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Services joins E-Comm’s Radio Network
September 14, 2021Vancouver, B.C.–At 0815hrs today, Pitt Meadows Fire & Rescue Services officially cutover to the E-Comm Wide-Area …
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9-1-1 is a lifeline, no matter what language you speak
October 14, 2021In recognition of Global Diversity Month, E-Comm is reminding British Columbians that they do not need …
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Pitt Meadows firefighters enhance public safety by joining E-Comm’s radio network
September 14, 2021Pitt Meadows firefighters are now communicating on the E-Comm Wide-Area Radio Network, after joining the system …
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Getting Social with E-Comm 9-1-1
12 hours ago
. @Bell_Support advising of potential national impacts to text messaging services. For Text with 9-1-1 users, please call 9-1-1 from a landline and do not hang up, if possible, should you be unable to send text messages during this period. Thank you. #911BC
. @Bell_Support advising of potential national impacts to text messaging services. For Text with 9-1-1 users, please call 9-1-1 from a landline and do not hang up, if possible, should you be unable to send text messages during this period. Thank you. #911BC
12 hours ago
Flu/cold season causing concern in your household? 811 is a helpful resource for general health questions that are not emergencies. Calling 811 will connect you with a nurse, dietician, exercise professional or pharmacist. Dial 911 if you're experiencing a medical emergency. https://t.co/oaMxWVZHNb
Flu/cold season causing concern in your household? 811 is a helpful resource for general health questions that are not emergencies. Calling 811 will connect you with a nurse, dietician, exercise professional or pharmacist. Dial 911 if you're experiencing a medical emergency. https://t.co/oaMxWVZHNb
14 hours ago
Please #HelpUsHelp by practicing extra caution on the roads! https://t.co/YFores1cdI
Please #HelpUsHelp by practicing extra caution on the roads! https://t.co/YFores1cdI
Langley RCMP
@LangleyRCMP
#RainyDay - Heavy rainfall expected for the #lowermainland this weekend. Keep your distance, slow down and watch for water pooling on the roads!
#StaySafe #langley #rcmp #langleyrcmp #langleypolice #serveandprotect #bcrcmp https://t.co/6FBXvxuRS5
#RainyDay - Heavy rainfall expected for the #lowermainland this weekend. Keep your distance, slow down and watch for water pooling on the roads!
#StaySafe #langley #rcmp #langleyrcmp #langleypolice #serveandprotect #bcrcmp https://t.co/6FBXvxuRS5
1 day ago
Questions about power outages do not belong on 9-1-1 or non-emergency lines. For updates on power outages/restoration, please refer to @bchydro. #HelpUsHelp https://t.co/O0Xs0jh30r
Questions about power outages do not belong on 9-1-1 or non-emergency lines. For updates on power outages/restoration, please refer to @bchydro. #HelpUsHelp https://t.co/O0Xs0jh30r
BC Hydro
@bchydro
Crews have been assigned to an outage affecting 14,000 customers in #RichmondBC. Visit our mobile site for updates: https://t.co/Va6cgWCotL https://t.co/6f2XJZA6MT
Crews have been assigned to an outage affecting 14,000 customers in #RichmondBC. Visit our mobile site for updates: https://t.co/Va6cgWCotL https://t.co/6f2XJZA6MT
E-Comm 911
E-Comm is the largest 9-1-1 call centre in B.C., providing dispatch services for more than 70 police and fire departments and owns and operates the regional emergency radio communications system.
Flu and cold season is here and you and your loved ones may experience symptoms that spark some questions.
8-1-1 is a helpful resource for general health questions that are not emergencies. Calling 8-1-1 will connect you with a nurse, registered dietician, qualified exercise professional or pharmacist.
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1.
For more info: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/services-and-resources/about-8-1-1
8-1-1 is a helpful resource for general health questions that are not emergencies. Calling 8-1-1 will connect you with a nurse, registered dietician, qualified exercise professional or pharmacist.
If you’re experiencing a medical emergency, dial 9-1-1.
For more info: https://www.healthlinkbc.ca/services-and-resources/about-8-1-1
It’s #GlobalDiversityMonth! Last year, we received 1,669 calls on 9-1-1 requiring help in 36 different languages. Of those calls, 32% required interpretation services in Mandarin and 25% required interpretation services in Punjabi. Police Call Taker Jay joins us today to explain his top tips for accessing translation services in both English & Punjabi. Learn more: http://bit.ly/3vdMKvK #911BC
You don’t need to speak English to call 9-1-1.
911 ਨੂੰ ਫੋਨ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਬੋਲਣ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਜਾਣੋ
拨打911，您不必说英文。了解详情
你不懂英文都可以打911緊急救助電話號碼 。請認識更多。
영어를 몰라도 911에 전화하실 수 있습니다. 추가 정보
برای تماس با ۹۱۱ نیازی به دانستن زبان انگلیسی نیست.
اطلاعات بیشتر
Inutile parler anglais pour appeler 911. En savoir plus.
No tiene que hablar inglés para llamar al 911. Aprenda más.
You don’t need to speak English to call 9-1-1.
911 ਨੂੰ ਫੋਨ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਤੁਹਾਨੂੰ ਅੰਗਰੇਜ਼ੀ ਬੋਲਣ ਦੀ ਲੋੜ ਨਹੀਂ ਹੈ। ਜ਼ਿਆਦਾ ਜਾਣੋ
拨打911，您不必说英文。了解详情
你不懂英文都可以打911緊急救助電話號碼 。請認識更多。
영어를 몰라도 911에 전화하실 수 있습니다. 추가 정보
برای تماس با ۹۱۱ نیازی به دانستن زبان انگلیسی نیست.
اطلاعات بیشتر
Inutile parler anglais pour appeler 911. En savoir plus.
No tiene que hablar inglés para llamar al 911. Aprenda más.
Did you know you can report some police non-emergency crimes online?
Many #BC police agencies offer fast and effective online crime reporting tools as an alternative to calling your local police non-emergency number.
Check your local police agency’s website to find out if this service is available in your area, or visit https://bit.ly/3dC728k #911BC
Many #BC police agencies offer fast and effective online crime reporting tools as an alternative to calling your local police non-emergency number.
Check your local police agency’s website to find out if this service is available in your area, or visit https://bit.ly/3dC728k #911BC
Meet Police Call Taker Daniel. He’s one of our incredible #HeroesBehindTheHeadset and has been with E-Comm for 2 years, answering both 9-1-1 and police non-emergency calls.
To help educate the community about public safety, he has a #911Tip he wants to share: “Your location is my vocation. #HelpUsHelp you by knowing your exact location of your emergency.”
#ThankYou Daniel for helping save lives and protect property. #911BC Emergency Communications Professionals of BC
Interested in being a call taker like Daniel? Visit our website to learn more and apply to becoming a 9-1-1 call taker: https://bit.ly/2Wh5kF4
#YVR #YYJ #LowerMainland #VancouverIsland #BCjobs
To help educate the community about public safety, he has a #911Tip he wants to share: “Your location is my vocation. #HelpUsHelp you by knowing your exact location of your emergency.”
#ThankYou Daniel for helping save lives and protect property. #911BC Emergency Communications Professionals of BC
Interested in being a call taker like Daniel? Visit our website to learn more and apply to becoming a 9-1-1 call taker: https://bit.ly/2Wh5kF4
#YVR #YYJ #LowerMainland #VancouverIsland #BCjobs
