Medix EMS

12/24/2025

We’re very excited to announce that Medix has been hired by the Nakatomi Corporation to provide event medical coverage for their annual Christmas Party at the iconic newly built Nakatomi Plaza 🎄🏢

With the building sitting at nearly 90% complete, it’s been a long road to get here. Our Industrial Safety Medics and CSOs have been on site throughout construction, making sure work stayed safe, on time, and—most importantly—free of unexpected “action movie moments.”

Tonight’s agenda is refreshingly low-key: a late-night delivery from the reliable team at Pacific Courier, followed by a crew of cleaners ensuring the building is cleaned out and ready for occupancy by January 1st. No broken glass, no surprise visitors from overseas… just a smooth finish.

And because we believe in seeing projects through to the end and beyond, SurvivalTech, our retail division, will be overseeing ongoing medical and safety supplies through our dedicated Restock Team—helping ensure Nakatomi Plaza stays prepared for whatever the new year throws its way.

Now that’s what we call a Christmas party done right. 🎅💥

From all of our families to you and yours. Merry Christmas 🎅 🎄

12/20/2025

SurvivalTech is open today with a 10% sale off everything in store.

Grundéns?? Yup 10% off!!!
Survival and First Aid kits?? Yup 10% off!!!
Workwear and Boots like Red Wing?? Yup even them... 10% off!!

Come on down to our Duncan location at 1-301 Festuber St till 4pm today to get everything you need for those hard to buy christmas lists.

OPEN DOORS & 10% OFF — TODAY ONLY! ⚒️

​At SurvivalTech, we believe in two things: gear you can depend on and neighbors you can count on. ​Today only, take 10% OFF everything in the store.

​No shipping, no waiting—just come in, grab the gear you’ve been eyeing, and get it at a discount. Whether you’re prepping for your next trek or just making sure your home kit is solid, we’ve got your back.

​WHERE: 1-301 Festubert St, Duncan
​WHEN: Doors are open until 4pm]!
​THE DEAL: 10% off your entire in-store purchase.

​We’re proud to be part of the Valley. Come by, say hi, and let’s make sure you’re ready for whatever comes next.

​See you at the shop!

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12/19/2025

🎄 Just in time for Christmas, Cowichan Valley! 🎄

Our store SurvivalTech is excited to announce that Grundéns CSA Full Share and Neptune rain gear is now in stock! 🌧️🧥

Perfect for fishermen, outdoor workers, and anyone who needs serious wet-weather protection. Stop by and grab a gift that actually lasts through a West Coast winter.

📍 Visit us in Duncan and gear up before Christmas!

12/17/2025

Lol, yup there ARE 2 primary types or worker on site.

As safety reps on sites we see this all the time. Our job is to win over both so we can see the best outcomes for safety and project timelines.

Its tricky, but we make it work.

12/16/2025

12/10/2025

Fleet maintenance is an integral part of patient care at Medix EMS.

Our units are constantly on the move, and that means our team is constantly working behind the scenes to ensure every vehicle is safe, reliable, and fully mission-ready. Each unit undergoes two annual terminal cleans and full mechanical inspections to keep them operating at the highest standard.

This week, M105 is in for a full terminal clean, which means we strip the unit completely—every cabinet, compartment, and equipment mount. From there, our team completes a series of in-house upgrades to both the treatment bay and front cab. This round includes:

Electrical system improvements

Refitting and reinstalling all scheduled medical equipment

Preparing the unit for our new Stryker Power Cots

Installing our new GPS-enabled DriveSafe dash cameras

And much more

When equipment comes out, it doesn’t go back in the same way. We use the opportunity to refresh, replace, and modernize. All gear gets updated, reorganized, and heat-sealed into clean bins so everything stays protected and ready for immediate deployment.

The giant pile of boxes beside M105? That’s all brand-new, freshly stocked gear that will be used to outfit this unit—and several others—over the coming days.

Keeping our fleet in top condition isn’t just maintenance.
It’s patient care, operational reliability, and safety—done right.

12/02/2025

A Boil Water Advisory has been issued for the City of Duncan - Local Government and Cowichan Tribes following a sewage leak.

A boil water advisory has been posted for the area of City of Duncan - Local Government and Cowichan Tribes due to a sewage leak.

UPDATE:
Earlier today, the City of Duncan updated the boil water advisory to parts of the North Cowichan municipality. This is because many of the urban properties in North Cowichan are on the Duncan water utility service. As they draw their water from Duncan, thay system is now entirely affected until tested otherwise.

Please ensure that you check your utility bill to confirm if you are using Duncan water.

While this advisory is precautionary, all residents are urged to boil water for at least 1 minute before drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, preparing infant formula, or washing fruits and vegetables.

It’s important to understand that while systems like LifeStraw or HydraPak filters are highly effective for particulates and many contaminants, sewage-affected water can contain viruses such as Hepatitis A and Norovirus, which require heat treatment to neutralize.

Recommended Two-Stage Water Safety Method

Step 1 – Mechanical Filtration
Use a medium-flow mechanical filter to remove sediment and pathogens. Systems such as a RapidPure 9L Gravity Filter or a HydraPak inline filter offer adaptable, high-efficiency filtration comparable to full in-house filter systems.

Step 2 – Heat Treatment (Boiling)
After filtering, bring the water to a rolling boil for at least 1 full minute. Allow it to cool and store it only in clean, dry, food-safe containers.

This two-stage approach provides the most reliable protection when dealing with water potentially contaminated by sewage.

Stay safe, stay informed. If you need assistance selecting filtration or purification equipment, we’re here to help.

11/28/2025

Our SurvivalTech Cowichan location has a great Black Friday Sale on today!

11/25/2025

If the rainy weather has got you feeling down, come into our store and check out the Baffin boots we have in stock! They’ll keep your feet dry and firm on the ground with their well-made soles.

We’re open 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday, and we’d love to help you find the right footwear for this rainy weather! You can find us at 1-301 Festubert St, here in Duncan.

11/25/2025

If you haven't yet, follow our retail division SurvivalTech for the latest survival product announcements, events and giveaways!!!!

11/25/2025

We’re excited to share something delicious from our other division SurvivalTech! 🎉

🚀 NEW PRODUCT DROP: Backcountry Gourmet Freeze-Dried Meals 🚀

Chef-inspired, lightweight, and ridiculously tasty — these meals bring gourmet flavour to any adventure. Just add hot water and enjoy a restaurant-quality dish anywhere from the campsite to the mountaintop. 🍲⛰️

Our team had the chance to try them and… we’re officially hooked. 😋
Huge shoutout to the crew for creating something this good!

10/29/2025

Good afternoon Cowichan Valley! Due to the current power outage affecting the Trunk Rd area, our storefront is closing early today. We will be back tomorrow, and happy to see you in store!