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January 11, 2024

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'A dangerous model': Former paramedic voices concerns about their new role in NS

Global News
There's been mixed reaction to the recent announcement from the Nova Scotia government that it will begin training emergency medical responders as a new role within ground ambulance response teams. Read More

PARAMEDIC NEWS

Family angry after man spends 11 hours waiting for care at Cambridge hospital

CBC News via Yahoo!
A Waterloo Region man is demanding improvements to the regional health care system after his father-in-law waited hours for care at Cambridge Memorial Hospital. Read More

'Are you ready to go back? There's more calls waiting': Alberta EMS workers are burnt out, paramedic says

CityNews Calgary
It was back to work and school for many Calgarians after a restful holiday, but that wasn't the case for many local paramedics who have been burning the candle at both ends, and don't see an end in sight. Read More

Concerns over Nova Scotia's new medical responder program

CTV News
A new type of health care professional will soon be behind the wheel of some ambulances in Nova Scotia — but the drivers will not be paramedics. Read More

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65 Ontario paramedics including 2 locals recognized for excellence

My Espanola Now
Last year, 65 Ontario paramedics including two from Manitoulin-Sudbury DSAB received their Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars for providing exemplary emergency medical services. Read More

Paramedics dedication, sense of community a highlight for district chief

TimminsToday
Now that 2023 has come to a close, Cochrane District EMS is looking back at some of its achievements over the last year. From administering Suboxone to updating how it documents patient information, there have been several milestones for the service. Read More

Calgary paramedics experiencing burnout as shifts go unfilled

CTV News
Calgary paramedics are already feeling the burnout of higher call volumes, but a lack of available workers has left dozens of shifts vacant over the holidays and into the first week of the new year. Read More

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Paramedics' 'Blankets For People' campaign brings warmth for a second year

CJWV-FM
Peterborough County-City Paramedics are again spearheading an effort to provide blankets and sleeping bags to the community's most vulnerable. From January 8 to March 15, residents can drop off new or gently used blankets and sleeping bags at Windsor's Dry Cleaning Centre on Parkhill Road West. Read More

Local paramedics being asked to deploy to province's North

DiscoverAirdrie
In an email memorandum sent to Calgary Zone paramedics, Alberta Health Services stated that they were, "urgently seeking staff for immediate and upcoming deployments for stations in the North zone." Read More

Paramedics, health care professional assaulted in Bancroft

Quinte Broadcasting
A 41-year-old woman was charged after two paramedics were allegedly assaulted while responding to a call at a residence. Bancroft OPP charged Jill Price with two counts of assault, assault with a weapon, uttering threats and two counts of intimidation — impede a health professional. Read More

Parkland Ambulance keeps busy with 126 incidents during snowy weekend

paNOW
Parkland Ambulance was busy during the first snowfall of the season. Paramedics reported that they responded to 126 incidents over the weekend, including a pair of car accidents. Read More

Stettler and District Ambulance Association takes possession of 2 new ambulances

The Stettler Independent
Stettler and District Ambulance has taken possession of a pair of two new ambulances. The new Ford chassis ambulances replace a pair of Chevrolet chassis units with over 400,000 kilometres on them. Read More

Town of Gander concerned they have not been recommended as site for air ambulance

NTV
The Town of Gander is concerned they have not been recommended as one of the sites for air ambulance in this province. Health Minister Tom Osborne said the recommendations are about what best serves the people. Read More

First Responders answer the call for 'Sirens for Life'

Edmonton Police Service
Dozens of first responders rolled up their sleeves to donate blood in an annual event supporting Canadian Blood Services. It's called Sirens for Life. Read More

First responders rally around Tour de Rock cyclist after crash

The Times Colonist
More than $22,000 has been raised over just three days for Greg Stubbs as he recovers from a serious cycling collision on the Galloping Goose Trail. Read More

Alberta volunteers sought for peer support line for first responders, military

Global News
Boots on the Ground is an anonymous peer support line for military and first responders looking to talk about mental health concerns. Read More

Glossary of Terms

CIPSRT
Glossary of terms: A shared understanding of the common terms used to describe psychological trauma, version 3.0. Read More

Alberta First Responders Gala

Alberta First Responders
April 20-21, 2024
Edmonton, AB Read More

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