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E-Comm announces 2018-2019 Board of Directors
June 22, 2018Vancouver, B.C. — E-Comm, Emergency Communications for British Columbia Incorporated, is pleased to announce its 2018-2019 …
Learn MoreCommunications and Safety Enhanced as Township Fire Department Joins E-Comm Wide-Area Radio Network
June 7, 2018Township of Langley News Release: Loud, clear, connected, and better equipped to keep themselves and the …
Learn MoreLangley City Fire Rescue Service switches over to E-Comm radio system
May 23, 2018City of Langley News Release Langley City, British Columbia – Langley City Fire Rescue and Bylaw Enforcement …
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B.C. wildfires updates
August 15, 2018As B.C. continues to experience wildfires this summer, here are some resources to keep you informed: …
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Air quality advisories in B.C.
August 14, 2018Wildfire smoke is impacting many parts of British Columbia. From Dease Lake in the Northwest to …
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Getting Social with E-Comm 9-1-1
3 hours ago
Good Monday morning @CityofPoMo The air quality is very poor this am. The pic shows the AQI & health index from RP Park. Limit strenuous activities if you have a compromised resp system. Check in on those that do. FF’s province wide are doing incredible work. https://t.co/K3oURXSA5k
Good Monday morning @CityofPoMo The air quality is very poor this am. The pic shows the AQI & health index from RP Park. Limit strenuous activities if you have a compromised resp system. Check in on those that do. FF’s province wide are doing incredible work. https://t.co/K3oURXSA5k
3 days ago
FRI: #AirQuality Smoky Skies Bulletin continued for Northern regions from Dease Lake to Fort Nelson, Eastern BC, Central and Southern Interior, and South Coast due to #BCWildfire smoke https://t.co/I5SD5aHMGU @Fraserhealth @Interior_Health @Northern_Health
FRI: #AirQuality Smoky Skies Bulletin continued for Northern regions from Dease Lake to Fort Nelson, Eastern BC, Central and Southern Interior, and South Coast due to #BCWildfire smoke https://t.co/I5SD5aHMGU @Fraserhealth @Interior_Health @Northern_Health
3 days ago
#Evacuation Order issued for 65 addresses in St. Mary Valley by the Regional District of East Kootenay: https://t.co/ox01lqIAI9 #BCWildfire
#Evacuation Order issued for 65 addresses in St. Mary Valley by the Regional District of East Kootenay: https://t.co/ox01lqIAI9 #BCWildfire
3 days ago
Effective at noon tomorrow, an existing prohibition on open burning and campfires in parts of the #PrinceGeorge Fire Centre will be expanded to include the Peace Forest District and the Fort Nelson Forest District. More info: https://t.co/UtoQ1uU0xy #BCwildfire https://t.co/cevc1O2JEq
Effective at noon tomorrow, an existing prohibition on open burning and campfires in parts of the #PrinceGeorge Fire Centre will be expanded to include the Peace Forest District and the Fort Nelson Forest District. More info: https://t.co/UtoQ1uU0xy #BCwildfire https://t.co/cevc1O2JEq
E-Comm 911
E-Comm is the largest 9-1-1 call centre in B.C., providing dispatch services for 36 police and fire departments and owns and operates the regional emergency radio communications system.
In July, we’ve answered 155,000+ 9-1-1 calls in BC - 98% of which were answered in 5 seconds or less!
Learn more: www.ecomm911.ca/911-dispatch/call-statistics/
We also received 4 Text with 9-1-1 (T9-1-1) calls, a specialized texting service only available for people who are Deaf/Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing or Speech Impaired (DHHSI) that allows registered users to communicate with 9-1-1 call-takers via text. To register, visit: www.textwith911.ca
Learn more: www.ecomm911.ca/911-dispatch/call-statistics/
We also received 4 Text with 9-1-1 (T9-1-1) calls, a specialized texting service only available for people who are Deaf/Deaf-Blind, Hard-of-Hearing or Speech Impaired (DHHSI) that allows registered users to communicate with 9-1-1 call-takers via text. To register, visit: www.textwith911.ca
Thank you to BC Wildfire Service, all the firefighters & first responders working to keep us safe as they continue to battle the #BCwildfires across the province. #heroes
Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Coquitlam Firefighters, IAFF Local 1782 Pemberton Firefighters Association Port Moody Fire Rescue Richmond Fire-Rescue Roberts Creek Fire Department Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department Squamish Firefighter's Association Whistler Fire Fighters IAFF Local #3944
Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services Coquitlam Firefighters, IAFF Local 1782 Pemberton Firefighters Association Port Moody Fire Rescue Richmond Fire-Rescue Roberts Creek Fire Department Sechelt Volunteer Fire Department Squamish Firefighter's Association Whistler Fire Fighters IAFF Local #3944
We had a great time at the #RCMPMusicalRide meeting the City of Burnaby - Local Government community. Thanks to everyone who stopped by! We enjoyed connecting with the public and sharing our 9-1-1 & community safety tips!
The BC Government has declared a provincial state of emergency to support the provincewide response to the ongoing #BCWildfires situation. Remember to only call 9-1-1, if you need help in an emergency. For general information and updates, follow BC Wildfire Service and local media.
Government of British Columbia
We have declared a provincial state of emergency in response to the ongoing wildfire situation. The state of emergency ensures federal, provincial and local resources can be delivered in a coordinated response.
For the latest updates follow BC Wildfire Service.
For the latest updates follow BC Wildfire Service.