The resolution states that local fire halls, paid for by municipalities through property taxes, provide emergency medical services that help the provincially funded BC Ambulance Service.
Kamloops city council has put its support behind a push from Prince George to have the province pay for the services fire departments provide when responding to medical calls.
“The costs associated with supporting prehospital care by local government fire departments has increased significantly in relation to response hours and increased use of first aid and other medical supplies,” the resolution said. During Tuesday’s council meeting, Coun. Kelly Hall said came across the Prince George resolution and brought the topic forward to Kamloops Fire Rescue Chief Ken Uzeloc and Ryan Cail, deputy chief.
“The fact that the provincial government is not reimbursing us is a burden on the taxpayer here in Kamloops. So I'd like to see some support thrown behind this resolution from P.G. with a letter of support.”
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