First responders in Vancouver are saying B.C.’s overdose crisis is taking a heavy toll on them as they deal with a steady increase of victims.
The Vancouver Firefighters Association says crews are sometimes reviving the same people on a daily basis.
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Many calls are in the Downtown Eastside where the fire hall responds to more than 1,000 calls a month, many of them overdoses.
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The association is worried the sheer volume of calls could one day prevent crews from reaching a fire on time.
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