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Emergencies only - New 911 service rings up a lot of wrong calls/2
Emergencies only - New 911 service rings up a lot of wrong calls/2

Emergencies only - New 911 service rings up a lot of wrong calls/2

Date3/8/1988
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Original Toronto Star caption: Emergencies only - New 911 service rings up a lot of wrong calls/2
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0027874F
Paramedic Glen Rice, a member of one of Metro's six paramedic teams trained in advanced cardiac life support, rushed to answer a 911 call - the number to use for all emergencies
Paramedic Glen Rice, a member of one of Metro's six paramedic teams trained in advanced cardiac life support, rushed to answer a 911 call - the number to use for all emergencies
10/2/1986
New technology: Peel Region Constable Robert Bamlett uses new equipment which will enable deaf residents to report emergencies to police more quickly and efficiently
New technology: Peel Region Constable Robert Bamlett uses new equipment which will enable deaf residents to report emergencies to police more quickly and efficiently
5/5/1985
On the road again: Inspector Bob Brown proudly shows off the Durham Regional Police force's new $90,000 mobile command vehicle equipped to be a communication centre in emergencies
On the road again: Inspector Bob Brown proudly shows off the Durham Regional Police force's new $90,000 mobile command vehicle equipped to be a communication centre in emergencies
8/22/1987
Brampton firefighters Bill Watts and Mike Prong are suited up to handle emergencies with Peel's new hazardous materials truck. Brampton, Ontario
Brampton firefighters Bill Watts and Mike Prong are suited up to handle emergencies with Peel's new hazardous materials truck. Brampton, Ontario
7/8/1991
Canada's best. Danny Gaudet, Canadian men's men's gymnastic champion, spends 25 to 30 hours a week on rigorous routines. Working on the rings is only (...)
Canada's best. Danny Gaudet, Canadian men's men's gymnastic champion, spends 25 to 30 hours a week on rigorous routines. Working on the rings is only (...)
9/19/1983
Bull rings are often crowded, but many of the spectators are only there because it's supposedly teh thing to do on a Spanish holiday
Bull rings are often crowded, but many of the spectators are only there because it's supposedly teh thing to do on a Spanish holiday
8/7/1974
Think before you park and plan for emergencies
Think before you park and plan for emergencies
8/1/1974
Security system: The Dicon 9000 security system protects homeowners from break-ins, fire and medical emergencies
Security system: The Dicon 9000 security system protects homeowners from break-ins, fire and medical emergencies
6/22/1989
How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)
How to handle emergencies in the air is learned on the ground by Air Canada pilots in a flight simulator (legt)
7/16/1970
Closed after 43 years, the Oakville office of the Ontario Provincial Police bears a simple sign put up last night by Constable Frank Harvey. Calls are(...)
Closed after 43 years, the Oakville office of the Ontario Provincial Police bears a simple sign put up last night by Constable Frank Harvey. Calls are(...)
1/31/1972
Goodwill rings out, Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon rings 1,500-pound bell at Ontario Place, a gift to Ontario by citizens of Japanese descent. T(...)
Goodwill rings out, Lieutenant-Governor Pauline McGibbon rings 1,500-pound bell at Ontario Place, a gift to Ontario by citizens of Japanese descent. T(...)
10/2/1977
P. C. Ray Gallant on sky patrol, He times speeder, then calls inspector below
P. C. Ray Gallant on sky patrol, He times speeder, then calls inspector below
7/31/1971