By Marcus Bankuti Local Journalism Initiative Reporter The first thing anyone should do in case of an emergency is call 911. But what happens in the minutes before emergency services arrive can mean the difference between life and death. That’s why First Nations Paramedics (FNP), which is located steps from Canada Post and Desjardins in the village of Oka at 101 Notre-Dame Street, has installed a suite of emergency equipment at its office. “The fact of the matter is, when an individual has a health emergency, it can happen anyplace, anytime. You’re not always home, and you’re definitely not always at the hospital,” said FNP president Robert Bonspiel. FNP has installed epinephrine, naloxone, an automated external defibrillator (AED), and a first-aid kit at the office to ensure life-saving equipment is

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