Documents obtained show #Calgary Metro (1.5m+ ppl) had 3,324 red alerts & 36,570 orange alerts in 2020. Averages about 9 red alerts & 100 orange alerts per day. Red alert means 0 ambulances are available to respond, orange means only 1-3 are available. #yyc — Full info from FOIP: 
Another FOIP shows in 2020 #Airdrie paramedics were sent out to more calls in Calgary & other areas than responding to emergencies in Airdrie. In 2014, about 35% of their calls were outside Airdrie. In 2020 it rose to 53%, and so far in 2021 (YTD) it's 61%. #Calgary #yyc — FOIP:
Airdrie ambulances were redeployed to #Calgary 881 times in 2020 & 474 times in 2021 (YTD), while Calgary ambulances were redeployed to Airdrie 353 times in 2020 & 154 times in 2021 (YTD). In total, 1034 #Airdrie units relocated elsewhere in 2020 to provide coverage. #yyc — FOIP:
AHS says code reds are used as a system management tool to know where more resources are required, explains everyone who needs care will get it. Full AHS statement attached below. They responded to all my questions which are in bold. #yyc #Calgary
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