As the backbone of Toronto’s emergency response system, our Communications Operators should be acknowledged for their dedication, resilience and the life-saving role they play in the community, Chief Myron Demkiw said at the annual Telecommunicator Awards on April 17 that honoured police, fire and paramedic members. “Today, we celebrate not...

Communications Operators are a vital link between citizens needing urgent assistance and police, fire and medical personnel responding to calls for service. “Tens of thousands of people call us for help each year because they know you will answer,” Chief Myron Demkiw said at the Communications Operators graduation on September...

As ‘The Bear Cop’ in Alaska for almost seven years, Michael Peck was exposed to many dangerous situations. “My job was to keep bears away from people and people away from bears,” noted the former Animal Control Officer. “I was attacked many times by bears and am lucky I didn’t...

After experiencing a dramatic surge in accidental calls to 9-1-1 in the last month, the Toronto Police Service is asking members of the public to help prevent accidental 9-1-1 calls. But if you do mistakenly call 9-1-1, please stay on the line. “If you call 9-1-1 by mistake, please stay...