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Hospital offloads continue to cut into paramedic response times
Barrie News
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services is working to better meet response times when dispatched to a potential emergency. Members of Simcoe County council were provided with an update on local response times, as well as recommendations from officials for the 2024 Response Time Performance Targets, during the recent committee of the whole meeting. Read More
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15 paramedics 'urgently' needed to meet demand in region
Timmins News
The Cochrane District Paramedic Services is in dire need of paramedics. In a report presented during the Cochrane District Social Services Administration Board (CDSSAB) meeting on Oct. 19, Jean Carriere, the chief paramedic for the Cochrane District EMS, said they urgently require 15 paramedics to meet demands for emergency response and community needs. Read More
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Overdose deaths in Renfrew County double last year's total
CTV News
Renfrew County Paramedics and Renfrew County Public Health say they are concerned over a dramatic spike in overdoses and drug-related deaths. "In the last month in the Pembroke area alone, we've had over 30 overdoses resulting in five deaths," says Renfrew County chief paramedic Mike Nolan. Read More
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Moving day for paramedics stationed in Kingsville
London News Today
After 23 years, paramedics are moving into their new EMS base in Kingsville. The new station at 75 Road 2 East is much bigger than the old base down the road, which they've shared with Kingsville Fire Services since 2000. Read More
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Northeastern Ontario districts facing paramedic shortages
CBC News
Many paramedic services across northeastern Ontario say they are dealing with staffing shortages that affect their responses. Paul Myre, chief of paramedic services with the Manitoulin-Sudbury District Services Board, said the service is currently short on part-time paramedics, who provide relief when full-time staff are off due to vacation time, illness or other reasons. Read More
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Shuswap history in pictures: Sicamous ambulance
Eagle Valley News
Pictured are the part-time ambulance crew and the full-time Chief, Lloyd O'Brien, Ernie Mueller, Carol Schlosar, Bob Onofrechuk, Jim Roberts, Jack Knights, Blair Menegozzo and Red Gadbois along with "Resuscitation Annie," a completely computerized mannequin donated by the Kinsmen Club of Eagle Valley at a cost of $1,930. Read More
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VIDEO: Simulated fatal crash offers invaluable training for Gabriola first responders
Nanaimo News Now
The chaos was controlled, the injuries artificial, however the lessons learned were very, very real. A simulated fatal two-vehicle crash involving an impaired driver colliding with a shuttle bus full of people provided perfect backdrop on Sunday, Oct. 22 for first responders and other agencies in the community to renew some valuable training and gain additional skills. Read More
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