Media Advisory - 2018 Calgary 9-1-1 Heroes Awards

Calgary – Media are invited to attend the Calgary 9-1-1 Heroes Awards Ceremony. This special event honours children and youth whose calls to 9-1-1 provided significant assistance to emergency responders and those needing help at some point in 2017. Each award recipient was nominated by the Emergency Communications Officer who took their 9-1-1 call.

MEDIA OPPORTUNITY:

What: 9-1-1 Heroes Awards ceremony

When: Friday, April 13, 2018 at 11 a.m.

Where: TELUS Spark - Inspiration Stage220 St. Georges Dr. N.E.

***No reserved parking. Media attendees will be required to pay for parking.

Who:

• 2017 9-1-1 Heroes Award Recipients
• Doug Odney, Acting Commander, Calgary 9-1-1
• Chief Steve Dongworth, Calgary Fire Department
• Steve Barlow, Superintendent, Calgary Police Service
• Chris Salmon, Chair, EMS foundation
• Nate Pike, Public Education Officer, AHS EMS

NOTE: Due to the sensitive nature of some of the children’s calls, media may be asked to ensure identities are kept confidential.

– 30 –