LODD Memorial Service for Two B.C. Ambulance Paramedics today in Tofino

Ontario Paramedic Association Director Attending

TOFINO, BC, Nov. 6 /CNW/ - The Line of Duty Death of two B.C. Ambulance Paramedics was a tragic loss
for all Paramedics across Canada.

The Memorial Service for B.C. Ambulance Unit Chief Jo-Ann Fuller and Paramedic Ivan Polivka is at 1 pm today (B.C. time) in Tofino on Vancouver Island. Ontario Paramedic Association Director and Toronto Paramedic Association PR Director Roberta Scott is attending in Tofino today.

"This tragic loss of two veteran Paramedics has been felt right across Canada," states OPA and TPA Director Roberta Scott. "I am honoured to be attending from Toronto to represent Paramedics from across Ontario. These two deaths are a great loss to everyone who knew and worked with Jo-Ann and Ivan. These Line of Duty deaths also serve to illustrate the level of risk inherent in the day to day duties of all Paramedics while they provide emergency medical care to those in need in their communities."

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Roberta can be reached in Tofino on her cell phone at 416 456-6989