On the scene, ambulance paramedics have a truckful of specialized equipment they can use. Most ambulances have one main stretcher, three spinal immobilization devices, defibrillators, oxygen tanks, diagnostic equipment, thermometers, pulse oximeters, glucometer and blood … [Read more...] about BC Ambulance
Archives for March 2017
In Case of Disaster
The Royal Canadian
Air Force
442 Squadron
Day and night, every day of the year, personnel at 442 Transport and Rescue Squadron stand ready to respond to calls for search and rescue (SAR). It’s a diverse team of pilots, SAR Techs, planners, military and civilian aircraft maintainers and support staff whose professionalism … [Read more...] about The Royal Canadian
Air Force
442 Squadron
26 Weeks to
Emergency Preparedness
♦ Week 1: Get a large portable container with a lid to use as an emergency kit, preferably with wheels. Choose an accessible location for the container near an exit and label the container. Make sure all family members know what it will be used for and where it is.
♦ Week … [Read more...] about 26 Weeks to
Emergency Preparedness
