Today, Mayor Olivia Chow and Toronto Paramedic Services Chief Bikram Chawla welcomed 42 new Primary Care Paramedics and 11 new Emergency Medical Dispatchers to the City of Toronto. The event highlighted the City’s ongoing commitment to public safety and its continued investment in emergency services for Toronto’s residents and visitors.
Toronto Paramedic Services is staffed by highly skilled paramedics who deliver around-the-clock pre-hospital emergency care that can make the difference between life and death for seriously ill or injured individuals. Toronto Paramedic Services’ Central Ambulance Communications Centre serves as the critical link between the community and Paramedic-based health care. Emergency Medical Dispatchers and Call Takers use an accredited call triage system and modern telecommunications technology to provide immediate life support instructions to callers, ensuring timely access to emergency medical resources.
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“Toronto is investing in community safety by expanding and modernizing emergency services staffing and facilities. Through Toronto Paramedic Services’ Multi-Year Staffing Plan, more than 300 new paramedics will be hired in the next three years to ensure timely response when residents need help most. Today’s graduates are a vital part of that commitment to strengthen emergency care and support the health and well-being of everyone in our city.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“Today we celebrate not only the incredible achievement of our graduates but also the Education and Recruitment staff who supported and mentored them through this demanding process. This graduation is a testament to teamwork, dedication and a shared commitment to excellence in emergency medical care, and I look forward seeing the positive impact these staff will have on the City of Toronto.”
– Chief Bikram Chawla, Toronto Paramedic Services
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