The Corporation of the
Township of RICHMOND

6911 No.3 ROAD, RICHMOND, B.C. V6Y 2C1
( URE) 276-4000 FAX 278-5139

ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT 2760

5 June 27, 1989
A File: 12.5

The Honourable Angus Ree 7
Solicitor General ;
: Province of British Columbia
Parliament Buildings

Victoria, B.C.

Y8V 1X4

Dear Sir:

Re: Development of a Heavy Rescue Training Program

The above-referenced subject was discussed at a recent meeting of Richmond's
Emergency Control Group. It was recognized by the Group that a Heavy Rescue

Training Program is urgently needed, as there are at Present, no known
individuals trained in heavy rescue in the Lower Mainland,

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The development of a Heavy Rescue Training Program would make available the °
training needed for individuals to obtain the expertise to effectively deal
with emergency situations involving a major collapse of a structure where
tunnelling or extrication js required. The benefits of this type of
: training program would be Province-wide, particularly with the increased
emphasis on emergency preparedness. It is interesting to note that a heavy

rescue training course was Previously offered by the Provincial Emergency
Program, but was discontinued approximately 15 years ago.

On behalf of the Emergency Control Group, I stron
consideration to the implementation of a Provincial
Program. This is a vital aspect of emer
addressed at the earliest possible convenience

gly urge you to give
Heavy Rescue Training
gency planning and should be

Yours truly,

Sins He res

G. J. Blair
Mayor