Remote Paramedicine

In rural and remote B.C. communities—many with high rates of chronic disease—paramedics are helping prevent emergencies before they happen. Chris Michel’s job has changed dramatically over the last three years. A longtime paramedic, Michel recently became a community paramedic (CP) and is now also a mentor to other CPs. While his colleagues responded to most emergency calls around Boston Bar, a small town on the steep side of the Fraser Canyon, Michel is focused on helping the area’s 1,000 residents … Read More

My phone is ringing, there is no need to even look at the call display as I know exactly who is calling me and the reason why. “Hi, it’s dispatch. I’m calling to let you know that coverage is not very good right now…” This is a call that I am used to receiving; this is a call that Ontario Paramedic Superintendents and Shift Commanders are used to receiving. I quickly run through a status report with the communications supervisor … Read More