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January 4, 2024
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Calgary paramedics short-staffed on New Year's Eve
Calgary Herald
With more than three-dozen paramedic vacancies, Calgarians who call 911 may have to wait longer for an ambulance to arrive on New Year's Eve. Read More

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PARAMEDIC NEWS

Saskatoon paramedics report record number of emergency calls in 2023
Global News
Saskatoon's paramedics have said they experienced another record year in emergency responses in 2023 by more than 1,1717 calls. Read More

Province commits money for more ambulances, paramedics in Saskatoon
The Star Phoenix
In an attempt to at least partially address a years-long crisis in Saskatoon, the government committed millions of for more paramedics and ambulances. Read More

Edmonton inner-city encampment cleared out amid ongoing court challenge
CBC News
Police, paramedics, cleanup crews and trucks arrived to dismantle an encampment the City of Edmonton says is too high risk to stay in place. The encampment, near 105th Avenue and 95th Street, is one of eight at the centre of a court battle over how police and the city handle the removal of camps built by people without homes. Read More

Peterborough County-City Paramedics Chief Randy Mellow to retire at end of 2024
Global News
With nearly four decades of paramedicine service, Peterborough County-City Paramedics Chief Randy Mellow intends to retire at the end of 2024. Read More

Quebec Paramedics sound the alarm over forced overtime
Global News
Concerns are growing about the impact forced overtime is having on paramedics responding to calls on the patients being treated. Union leaders say many first responders are burnt out because of the long hours. Read More

Paramedics in Timmins see the drug crisis from the frontlines
CTV News
In the series, Taking Back Timmins, we've been looking at the issues facing the city and the people tasked with trying to make the city safer. That includes the vital role played by local paramedics, who rush to drug and trauma calls that have become too common in recent years. Read More

New approaches to health emergencies to help ease pressure on responders, paramedic says
Global News
Medavie Health Services West communications director Troy Davies said, "The inclusion of Narcan kits, treat and release programs for patients with issues like diabetes, and the increase of student capacity will help improve service across Saskatchewan." Read More

United Way of Bruce Grey Stuff the Ambulance exceeds expectations
Bayshore Broadcasting Corporation
The annual Stuff the Ambulance holiday drive exceeded expectations. Food and monetary donations rolled in at the United Way of Bruce Grey event at Walmart in Owen Sound, held in early December. Read More

Save the date: March 2024 Symposium
CIPSRT
March 19-20, 2024
Ottowa, ON Read More

Peer support line for first responders and military looking for Alberta volunteers
Global News
For decades, Karyn Carty and Peter Seigenthaler worked in the police services, dealing with some of the most difficult and traumatic cases. But now, they work directly with other first responders and military members who are looking to speak with colleagues who know exactly what they're going through. Read More

Tops' free Christmas Day service for first responders 'means a lot'
OrilliaMatters
Those who protect and serve the community each day were treated to Tops in Pizza on Christmas Day. Around 50 extra-large pizzas were provided to paramedics, firefighters, police officers, 911 dispatchers and Orillia Soldiers' Memorial Hospital staff. Read More

Tickets on sale for Osoyoos First Responders Gala to recognize emergency workers
Castanet
The Oliver and Osoyoos community will be gathering in the new year to say thank you to the First Responders and honour their dedication to helping out in times of emergency. Hosted by the Rotary Club of Osoyoos, the First Responders Gala will take place on Thursday, Jan. 25 at Spirit Ridge Resort. Read More

Saskatoon city staff — including first responders — to be cut off from EFAP program a year post-retirement
The Star Phoenix
Cutting off retired City of Saskatoon workers' eligibility for a mental health and counselling assistance program is a "short-sighted" decision, say critics of the change — including one former first responder. Read More

Greater Sudbury's first responders feeling the stress, report says
Sudbury Star
Occupational stress injuries are on the rise amongst Greater Sudbury's first responders. OSIs, which include post-traumatic stress disorder, can have serious negative consequences on mental health and wellness, and can deeply impact personal relationships. Read More

PSPNET
PSPNET
Public Safety Personnel (PSP) is a broad term that includes individuals (career and volunteer) that ensure the safety of Canadians. Read More

Gander Town Council raising concerns over air Ambulance Service
NTV
The Gander Town Council recently discussed the announcement that the provincial government has released a request for proposal for Road and Air Ambulatory Services. In a statement, the town said there is room for improvement with the current system. Read More

Latitude Air Ambulance breaks ground on major facility expansion at Hamilton International
Skies Magazine
Latitude Air Ambulance, TradePort International Corporation and Vantage Airport Group joined industry partners and community stakeholders for a groundbreaking ceremony on Dec. 15 to celebrate Latitude's facility expansion at John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport. Read More

Paramedics who injected Elijah McClain with ketamine found guilty of criminally negligent homicide
CBC News
Two Colorado paramedics were found guilty of criminally negligent homicide by a jury for their role in the 2019 death of Elijah McClain — a young Black man who died after police roughly detained him and put him in a chokehold as medics injected him with a powerful sedative. Read More

Paramedics and speech recognition technology
Survey Monkey
The purpose of this study is to gain an understanding of Canadian paramedics' current perceptions and familiarity with speech recognition technologies. Take Survey

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