WHEREAS road rescue responders are not compensated by Emergency Management BC for responses to highway accidents within their jurisdiction; AND WHEREAS road rescue organizations receive no provincial funding toward general operations; AND WHEREAS ICBC does not currently contribute funding towards any vehicle accident response costs whatsoever: Therefore be it resolved that local governments request the provincial government to reconsider their stance on financing road rescue responders throughout the province.
Ministry of Transportation Infrastructure The Province does provide support to road rescue responders that provide services outside of their jurisdiction. Reimbursed response rates are intended to offset costs associated with an out of jurisdiction rescue, as outlined in established policy. The Province also provides for WorkSafeBC coverage and exemption from civil liability under the Emergency Program Act.