First Responders

• Escalating violence hurts paramedic mental health, retention, care: chief

  Paramedic services across Canada are reporting a concerning rise in violence against workers that is, in part, leading to staffing shortages and issues retaining staff.

  Canada

  May 29
  
• South Sask.’s 24th annual First Responders Conference brings out hundreds

  The annual South Saskatchewan First Responders Conference has a strong turnout with individuals eager to learn and unite through their passion for the field of first responders.

  Canada

  Jan 26
  
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• Half of Quebecers don’t have first responder services in their communities: report

  The report published today says 45 per cent of very urgent calls in municipalities without first responders have an ambulance response time of more than 10 minutes.

  Canada

  May 22, 2025
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• Campaign to raise awareness for first responder mental health across Canada

  For Canada’s first responders, witnessing the unthinkable is part of the job. But what’s often unseen is what they carry with them long after the sirens fade.

  Canada

  May 2, 2025
• Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service’s new 5-priority dispatch system goes live

  As of 5:30 a.m. Wednesday morning, call takers for the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service (WFPS) have moved from a two- to five-priority dispatch system.

  Consumer

  Apr 23, 2025
• ‘They took it upon themselves’: Saskatoon first responders go ‘above and beyond’

  First responders are the front line of defense against emergencies — and there are times when going the extra mile is required to help residents.

  Canada

  Dec 17, 2024
• First responders honour Edmonton security guard killed on the job

  In a rare tribute for a civilian, first responders created an honour guard for Harshandeep Singh's family to pass through at the young man's memorial service in Edmonton on Sunday.

  Canada

  Dec 15, 2024
• B.C. nurses testify about ‘epidemic’ of workplace violence at Senate committee

  The union representing British Columbia's nurses took their concerns about an "epidemic" of violence against their colleagues to Ottawa on Wednesday.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2024
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• ‘They’re my heroes’: Hockey ceremony acknowledges those who saved referee’s life

  When a referee fell to the ice during a Maritime Hockey Summit game in August, the quick thinking of those in attendance saved his life. They were honoured at a ceremony on Sunday.

  Canada

  Nov 25, 2024
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• ‘Pull over to the right and stop:’ First responders remind drivers of emergency etiquette

  Everyday, firefighters and paramedics respond to emergency situations with lives on the line but a key part of their response is driver cooperation on the road

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2024