B.C. paramedics say staffing nears 'critical' levels, affecting response times

Ambulance times impacted by geography, road networks and staffing, FOI reveals

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Unstaffed ambulances, unfilled positions ‘critical’: B.C. paramedics

Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia CUPE 873 say OT ban in place, B.C. denies it

B.C. health minister responds as paramedics warn ambulances ‘just sitting empty’

The union says B.C. relies heavily on overtime to keep ambulances staffed, but as of Jan. 1 has stopped scheduling overtime shifts in advance, instead relying on last-minute calls.

B.C. paramedics say staffing levels 'reaching critical,' lengthening ambulance wait times

The Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia says workers are reporting "dozens and dozens" of empty ambulances, with "hundreds" of positions going unfilled across the province.

Paramedics warn ambulance staffing crisis could worsen across British Columbia

A warning was issued as ambulance staffing in BC has reached critical levels, with significant numbers of ambulances sitting idle due to a lack of personnel.

B.C. paramedics say staffing nears ‘critical’ levels, affecting response times

RICHMOND, B.C. — The union representing almost 6,000 ambulance paramedics and dispatchers in British Columbia is sounding an alarm on staffing levels “reaching critical” in the province. In a statement, the Ambulance Paramedics of British Columbia CUPE 873 says members are reporting “dozens and dozens” of empty ambulances, with “hundreds” of unfilled positions across the province. Union President Jason Jackson says in the statement that workers …