A struggling BC Ambulance service is having an impact on the West Kelowna Fire Service (WKFS).

91裸聊视频淭here is absolutely no question we are doing more medical calls than we ever have,91裸聊视频� Fire Chief Jason Brolund told council at its Nov. 22 meeting.

There are a number of reasons, including ambulance service staffing and less cars on the road, Brolund added. Earlier this month, three ambulances were cut from Kelowna91裸聊视频檚 fleet.

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91裸聊视频淚 am happy there has not been a reduction in staff on ambulances in West Kelowna,91裸聊视频� said Brolund. 91裸聊视频淗owever, there is no question we are affected by what happens across the lake because our ambulances are drawn across to help.91裸聊视频�

A quarterly statistics report to council shows WKFS has answered nearly 1,500 first-responder calls so far in 2022. That compares to approximately 1,000 calls for all of 2021.

91裸聊视频淲e are on track this year to have, or come very close to having, our busiest year ever,91裸聊视频� added Brolund.

The busiest year for WKFS, all calls across the department, was 2017 with just over 3,000 responses.

91裸聊视频淥ur firefighters have a lot to offer to our citizens,91裸聊视频� said Brolund. 91裸聊视频淲hen these calls come in our crews are getting there first and making a difference.91裸聊视频�

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