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Helping those who help: Assistance dog joins B.C.’s largest 9-1-1 team
April 8, 2019Vancouver, B.C.—In what’s believed to be a first for a 9-1-1 emergency call centre in Canada, …
Learn MoreNew post-disaster emergency communication centre enhances public safety for central and southern Vancouver Island residents
March 6, 2019Saanich, B.C.—An estimated 100,000 9-1-1 calls will be answered each year by the new South Island …
Learn More22 fire departments transition dispatch to E-Comm – media advisory
February 20, 2019For immediate release – February 20, 2019 Vancouver, B.C.—E-Comm, the organization operating the largest 9-1-1 call …
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Spring 2019 edition of e-communiqué, E-Comm’s quarterly newsletter, now available
May 15, 2019We have published the spring 2019 edition of e-communiqué, E-Comm’s quarterly newsletter. Visit the publications section …
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B.C.’s Labour Minister visits E-Comm to announce elimination of barriers for emergency call takers and dispatchers
April 16, 2019Emergency dispatchers, nurses and publicly funded health-care assistants will have easier access to workers’ compensation for …
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Getting Social with E-Comm 9-1-1
21 hours ago
DYK: E-Comm’s Wide-Area Radio Network is the largest multi-jurisdictional, tri-service emergency radio system in #BC and is used by police, fire & ambulance. In 20 years, we’ve increased the numbers of radios in use. Learn more: https://t.co/Z5op5AFDrI #TBT #EComm20years https://t.co/VU2TOT9kqa
DYK: E-Comm’s Wide-Area Radio Network is the largest multi-jurisdictional, tri-service emergency radio system in #BC and is used by police, fire & ambulance. In 20 years, we’ve increased the numbers of radios in use. Learn more: https://t.co/Z5op5AFDrI #TBT #EComm20years https://t.co/VU2TOT9kqa
3 days ago
Important information from @CoastGuardCAN: there is a scheduled on-water pollution response drill on May 22 & 23. No need to be alarmed if you see emergency vessels off the coast. Don't call 9-1-1 about this exercise. #BC #JustADrill https://t.co/YndSw6F9ec
Important information from @CoastGuardCAN: there is a scheduled on-water pollution response drill on May 22 & 23. No need to be alarmed if you see emergency vessels off the coast. Don't call 9-1-1 about this exercise. #BC #JustADrill https://t.co/YndSw6F9ec
Canadian Coast Guard
@CoastGuardCAN
News from #BritishColumbia: Don’t be alarmed! On May 22 and 23, we will be conducting an on-water pollution response drill with the @USCGPacificNW and other response partners in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Air and water assets will be deployed. #JustADrill https://t.co/NfvrV6h5yz
News from #BritishColumbia: Don’t be alarmed! On May 22 and 23, we will be conducting an on-water pollution response drill with the @USCGPacificNW and other response partners in the Strait of Juan de Fuca. Air and water assets will be deployed. #JustADrill https://t.co/NfvrV6h5yz
4 days ago
Thank you to all E-Comm staff and first responders working this #VictoriaDayLongWeekend to help keep communities safe. #VictoriaDay #LongWeekend #PublicSafety https://t.co/q0xaY3dp4C
Thank you to all E-Comm staff and first responders working this #VictoriaDayLongWeekend to help keep communities safe. #VictoriaDay #LongWeekend #PublicSafety https://t.co/q0xaY3dp4C
7 days ago
Heading on a road trip this long weekend? Always Know your location, if you call 9-1-1 for emergency services. It's the first question call takers will ask to connect you with police, fire or ambulance services. More info: https://t.co/LzBzzsGUOR #HelpUsHelp #VictoriaDay https://t.co/7DGQKzBZnL
Heading on a road trip this long weekend? Always Know your location, if you call 9-1-1 for emergency services. It's the first question call takers will ask to connect you with police, fire or ambulance services. More info: https://t.co/LzBzzsGUOR #HelpUsHelp #VictoriaDay https://t.co/7DGQKzBZnL
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.
DYK: E-Comm’s Wide-Area Radio Network is the largest multi-jurisdictional, tri-service emergency radio system in #BC and is used by police, fire & ambulance. In 20 years, we’ve increased the numbers of radios in use. Learn more: bit.ly/2WFnKMd #TBT #EComm20years
Important information from Canadian Coast Guard: there is a scheduled on-water pollution response drill on May 22 & 23.
No need to be alarmed if you see emergency vessels off the coast. Don't call 9-1-1 about this exercise.
No need to be alarmed if you see emergency vessels off the coast. Don't call 9-1-1 about this exercise.
Thank you to all E-Comm staff and first responders working this #VictoriaDayLongWeekend to help keep communities safe. #VictoriaDay #LongWeekend #PublicSafety
Heading on a road trip this long weekend? Always Know your location, if you call 9-1-1 for emergency services. It's the first question call takers will ask to connect you with police, fire or ambulance services. More info: https://bit.ly/2Dkqc2P #HelpUsHelp #VictoriaDay
