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Unnecessary Repeat First Responder Call-Outs
Status
Endorsed by the NCLGA Membership | Endorsed by the NCLGA and UBCM Memberships
WHEREAS in the majority of rural and remote geographical sections of British Columbia, first responder resources are limited and comprised mostly of volunteers;
AND WHEREAS there are often numerous 9-1-1 calls over a period of time relating to one incident, requiring repeat response to the same incident, which leaves small communities at risk of having no responders available to attend other emergency calls, creates unnecessary costs to the Province, and exacerbates emergency personnel burnout:
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that NCLGA and UBCM petition the Provincial Government to expand the Yellow Ribbon/All Clear initiative, province wide, and implement public education and awareness of the initiative that is already in use in some areas of the province;
AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Province supply Yellow Ribbon/All Clear tape to all emergency response agencies in the province.
Actions
Pending response to letter to Minister requesting meeting to discuss resolution.
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