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Emergency response

Emergency response

Date3/14/1984
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Original Toronto Star caption: Emergency response: 911 hotline operator Chris Bortkiewicz sends vital information over police radio after receiving a call through the Metro emergency response system; set up in 1982. Despite recent criticism of the system; fire and ambulance officials say the hotline saves precious minutes by giving callers instant access to the emergency network.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Object NumberTSPA_0114181F
A car-top sign that can be put up in seconds in emergency situations in traffic is demonstrated by Constable Don Landry of the Burlington, Ontario Pro(...)
A car-top sign that can be put up in seconds in emergency situations in traffic is demonstrated by Constable Don Landry of the Burlington, Ontario Pro(...)
8/28/1974
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
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
3/8/1988
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
Ticking away: Sgt. Danny Matthews, on loan to Durham Regional Council from Durham Police, tests a Geiger counter in his role as emergency planning co-(...)
Ticking away: Sgt. Danny Matthews, on loan to Durham Regional Council from Durham Police, tests a Geiger counter in his role as emergency planning co-(...)
3/25/1981
Learning the ropes Members of the Metro police Emergency Task Force have to know the ropes -- and to make sure they do, they're put through routine tr(...)
Learning the ropes Members of the Metro police Emergency Task Force have to know the ropes -- and to make sure they do, they're put through routine tr(...)
4/1/1981
Busting skids: Constable Terry Browne of 14 Division practises emergency braking in grvel on one of the force's new BMW motorbikes equipped with ABS
Busting skids: Constable Terry Browne of 14 Division practises emergency braking in grvel on one of the force's new BMW motorbikes equipped with ABS
8/7/1991
What's going on out there? A curious onlooker watches two police offices from the emergency Task Force as they stand at the ready yesterday with an Uz(...)
What's going on out there? A curious onlooker watches two police offices from the emergency Task Force as they stand at the ready yesterday with an Uz(...)
1/25/1985
Police examine suitcace 'Bomb' An emergency task force officer examines items in a suitcase that was blown up outside downtown's 52 Division by a robo(...)
Police examine suitcace 'Bomb' An emergency task force officer examines items in a suitcase that was blown up outside downtown's 52 Division by a robo(...)
6/13/1988
Tough going
Tough going
6/22/1982
Metro police get a new cruiser, Judge C
Metro police get a new cruiser, Judge C
8/9/1971
New unit operated by OPP Constables Terry Blace (driver) and Michael Gray detects speeders up to a mile away - coming or going
New unit operated by OPP Constables Terry Blace (driver) and Michael Gray detects speeders up to a mile away - coming or going
12/12/1978