Please be fire safe while you're enjoying the long weekend!

On long weekends, BCEHS generally receives more than 60 calls a day for motor vehicle incidents. Stay safe on the road by following these tips:

Today we honour the memories of #paramedics Kim Weitzel & Shawn Currier. The pair were attending a call inside a water-testing shed at the decommissioned Sullivan Mine on May 17, 2006, when they, along with 2 mine employees, died from a lack of oxygen. #LODD #InMemoriam A. Paramedics Of BC

Go to bcehs.ca to share a message of thanks for a BCEHS paramedic or emergency medical call taker.

Paramedic Public Information Officer Brian Twaites spent a few hours with the VPD Marine Unit this morning discussing patient care and how the Marine Unit works with BCEHS. It was a great morning of inter-agency sharing and collaboration!

It’s good to know what to do when wildfires threaten communities and infrastructure. Learn about wildfires, evacuations alerts and orders and how to prepare for smoke and poor air quality with this video: ow.ly/uqhb50RHEXO #BCwildfire

Today we're recognizing Moose Hide Campaign Day—an Indigenous-led movement against gender-based and domestic violence. Wear a moose hide pin to show your support. #MooseHideCampaign

Learn more at moosehidecampaign.ca.

Along with other British Columbians, many of our paramedics got to enjoy a light show last Friday night when the aurora borealis was visible across the province. This stunning photo was taken by Paramedic Blake McIntyre just outside of Valemount.

Today, we were honoured to present Good Samaritan awards to Emilia and Siena who called 911 after their grandmother fell down the stairs in Vancouver last December. Learn tips on how to teach your children about 911. ow.ly/W9nL50RGs1s

Today is #SlowDownMoveOver Day, reminding motorists to be alert for emergency vehicles as well as maintenance workers, construction crews and tow truck operators.

It's the law to yield to emergency vehicles with lights and sirens! Check out this video to learn more.

We were honoured to have Janet Austin present Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medals to our 2023 recipients. The award recognizes outstanding professionals with 20+ years of service in pre-hospital emergency care. Congratulations to all the recipients!

Know what to do in case of a #BCwildfire Evacuation Alert or Order:

Alert: be ready to leave on short notice. Have your grab-&-go bags ready & connect w/ loved ones ✅

Order: leave the area immediately w/ your grab-&-go bag✅

Rescind: the threat to life & safety has passed ✅

Helping people but with views like this. joinus.bcehs.ca. #northernlights #hiring #Paramedic

The view from one of our flight crews as they worked to evacuate patients from Fort Nelson last night.

Thanks to excellent work from our ground & air crews, working in close partnership with Northern Health, BCRCMP BC Wildfire Service & more, we successfully evacuated all patients from Fort Nelson early this morning.

Temperatures are warming up across BC. If you have kids in your home, please make sure your windows & balconies are secure to prevent falls. In this clip from last year, Paramedic Public Information Officer Brian Twaites talks about how important it is to prevent these injuries.

We’re working closely with our Northern Health partners to assist in the evacuations, sending both ground & air resources.

Today, our #paramedics along with other first responders were at the scene of a mock car crash at Argle Secondary to remind students to stay safe on the road this grad season. North Vancouver RCMP DNV Fire Rescue Services ICBC School District 44

Has a BCEHS paramedic or emergency medical call taker made a difference in your life? Go to bcehs.ca to leave a message of thanks.

Happy Wednesday British Columbia!

This gorgeous photo was taken last month in Fort St. James by BCEHS paramedic Andrena Johnson. #BeautifulBC #NorthernBC #FortStJames