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Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

Québec, Quebec
Grant of Arms, Supporters and Flag
May 15, 2008
Vol. V, p. 293

Arms of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec
Arms of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec Arms of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

Arms of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

Blazon

Argent a star of life each limb ensigned by a demi-fleur-de-lis Azure, charged with a rod Or entwined by a serpent Argent;

Symbolism

The colours are those used on the badges of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec for years. The star of life is a symbol traditionally used by emergency medical technicians and paramedics. In this instance, it is distinguished by the addition of fleurs-de-lis, symbolizing Quebec.

Crest of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

Blazon

A phoenix Azure beaked and issuant from flames Or;

Symbolism

The phoenix is a mythical creature that rises from the ashes with renewed life. For emergency medical technicians and paramedics, these creatures symbolize their work and their mission to save lives.

Motto of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

Blazon

POUR L’ESPOIR ET LA VIE;

Symbolism

POUR L’ESPOIR ET LA VIE meaning “For hope and life.”

Supporters of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

Blazon

Two phoenixes Azure beaked and issuant from flames Or on a mount Vert;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.
Flag of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec Flag of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

Flag of the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

Blazon

Azure a Canadian pale of the Arms;

Symbolism

The symbolism of this emblem is found in other element(s) of this record.

Background

Canada Gazette Information

The announcement of the letters patent was made on November 22, 2008 in Volume 142, page 2984 of the Canada Gazette.
Leters Patent granting heraldic emblems to the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec Leters Patent granting heraldic emblems to the Coopérative des techniciens ambulanciers du Québec

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