First Responder Protocols

WHEREAS for years, many of our local fire departments have assisted the BC Ambulance Service in the performance of their duties in our local communities providing valuable and wanted services for our constituents; AND WHEREAS the BC Ambulance Service unilaterally, and without consultation with local government, has undertaken a drastic review of the first responder protocols which may have a distinct negative impact on our local communities, particularly in our small rural communities: THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that UBCM request the Province of British Columbia to refrain from implementing any changes in the BC Ambulance Service response guidelines of first responder protocols until such time as meaningful and effective consultation with local government has occurred to ensure that the needs of the local community are being met.