Union business agent Mike Nickerson told the legislature’s health committee today that paramedics are logging overtime hours ranging from one to six hours per shift, something he says “is just not safe.” Continue reading
Police and paramedics were called to the facility on Ellis Avenue just before 8 p.m. Friday. Continue reading
Paramedics said they received a call just before 1 p.m. for reports a collision near Queen Street and Lansdowne Avenue. Continue reading
Paramedics said one victim was taken to a trauma centre in life-threatening condition. The other victim sustained serious injuries. Continue reading
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Ambulance New Brunswick says oftentimes, paramedics don’t know exactly what they will encounter when responding to a 911 call. Continue reading
A program that uses paramedics to deliver palliative care to people at home is expanding across Canada. Continue reading
Police officers, firefighters and paramedics face countless traumas throughout their careers. Continue reading
The conference is about ‘breaking down the stigma,’ says Bob Parkinson, a paramedic. Continue reading
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The early monitoring task force formed in the fall of 2018 and has already put out a call to warn the community of opioid dangers on five occasions. Continue reading
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Although Toronto’s police officers and firefighters often are called upon to provide first aid, initial treatment and comfort to victims of trauma, it’s the city’s paramedics who are responsible for providing critical medical assistance to patients before they get to hospital. Continue reading