Bowen Island - 225

Question 1

First Responders

Answer 1

Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Dept

Speed Dial #625

Question 2

Rescue

Answer 2

Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Dept

Speed Dial #625

Question 3

Police

Answer 3

RCMP

Speed Dial #525

Question 4

Fire

Answer 4

Bowen Island Volunteer Fire Dept

Speed Dial #625

Question 5

Hospitals

Answer 5

*none on the Island

Lions Gate
231 E 15th Ave, North Vancouver

Radio Code: W
Dispatch Code: LGH
Speed Dial #356
*closest hospital
*Regional Trauma Centre

Question 6

Closest Back-Up Ambulance

Answer 6

North - Lions Bay 233 - 40 minutes travel time (minimum) via ferry or water taxi

Question 7

Three points of transportation off Bowen Island

Answer 7

BC Ferries, Water Taxi and Helicopter

Question 8

BC Ferries

Answer 8

has a set schedule and hours of operation,
whereas the water taxi can be called at any given time

When stable and time permits, the ferry is the most cost effective and more comfortable for both patient and crew members

When transported, it is imperative that another crew on the Mainland is sent to meet the 225 crew in Horseshoe Bay.
this crew will transport the patient to the appropriate hospital.
Ensuring the 225 crew will be spending little time off the island and proper coverage is maintained

Question 9

Water Taxi

Answer 9

*The water taxi can only transport the crew and the patient on the stretcher

When transported, it is imperative that another crew on the Mainland is sent to meet the 225 crew in Horseshoe Bay.
this crew will transport the patient to the appropriate hospital.
Ensuring the 225 crew will be spending little time off the island and proper coverage is maintained

Question 10

Helicopters

Answer 10

used through Provincial Dispatch and have the ability to land at the school on Bowen Island

Question 11

Mutiple Calls

Answer 11

the Volunteer Fire Dept has trained First Responders