Additional Funding for Emergency Medical Communications
Vic Fedeli, MPP for Nipissing announced that the Ontario government is investing $1.4 million in additional funding for the North Bay Central Ambulance Communications Centre (CACC). This year’s total investment of $4.9 million will help strengthen legislated ambulance dispatch and paramedic medical oversight.
“Our government recognizes that ambulance communication services provide essential support to the ambulance system as the first point of contact by a person in need of emergency medical services,” said MPP Vic Fedeli. “This new investment will support the North Bay Central Ambulance Communications Centre to innovate and modernize, ensuring they can continue to provide high quality emergency care to the people of Nipissing.”
“The North Bay Central Ambulance Communications Centre is a critical link in emergency response, and this investment will support the people and systems behind that first point of contact,” said Melanie Shaye, Chief Administrative Officer of DNSSAB. “DNSSAB is grateful for this support, which will help ensure these essential services remain strong and responsive across the District.”
The North Bay CACC breakdown of funding includes the following:
· $1,023,553 increase in base funding.
· $410,771 in one-time funding.
Quick Facts
· The Ministry of Health provides ambulance communications officer training and certification for 9-1-1 call-taking and dispatching ambulances. Ambulance communications officers help ensure that emergency coverage is balanced within their geographical region according to the deployment plans of ambulance services.
· If you are interested in a career as an Ambulance Communications Officer at a ministry-operated Central Ambulance Communications Centre (also known as a dispatch centre), visit the Ontario Public Service Careers website to determine if positions are currently available and the process for applying.
