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n call

Date1/14/1981

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Brazao, Dale (photographer)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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Picture

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Original Toronto Star caption: n call: Dispatcher Mike Gaiger keeps a wary eye on the flashing hts and buttons of Metro Ambulance Services new computer dispatch system. Expected to go into operation in April; the system is part of the new $4 million ambulance headquarters; which opened this week on Dufferin St. just south of Finch Ave. W. It is hoped the computer will reduce the workload of the dispatching staff.

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Ambulance service

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Photographs

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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0114086F

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