24.1 Kamloops Fire Rescue Medical Response Unit
Capital $126,000 (2024), Operating $953,000 (annual ongoing)
This request is for additional KFR support staff and related equipment to provide ancillary support to BC Emergency Health Services for emergency medical responses. KFR has seen a dramatic increase in medical calls for service over the past few years, now accounting for over 60% of all call volume received. KFR is recommending the addition of a Medical Response Unit consisting of an SUV staffed with two medical responders.