Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑

We are the professional Paramedics who provide out-of-hospital medical care in Simcoe County, Barrie and Orillia. Call 911 in an emergency

[Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 @Opseulocal303]

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[Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 @Opseulocal303]

Two teams, one goal: Always ready. 🚑 // ⚾️ Let's go @BlueJays! This is our year!
​#WantItAll #GoJaysGo #WorldSeries #BlueJays #ParamedicLife #Countyofsimcoe #paramedics #team #opseu #opseulocal303 #letsgobluejays #canada #ourteam #ourtime #rememberthename #areyouready #ems #fans

[COSParamedic Service @simcoecountyPS]

Two of our paramedics were recently honoured with the Ontario Paramedic Bravery Award and we couldn't be more proud. You can read their story below #Paramedicbravery #thankyouforyourservice https://t.co/QyitjgiaZ6

[County of Simcoe @simcoecounty]

🚑 @simcoecountyPS have rolled out the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS) across our region!

Check out all the details at https://t.co/gfIiL75cyO.

#EmergencyPreparedness #SimcoeCounty #MPDS

[Ontario Nurses' Association @ontarionurses]

What's the harm in private, for-profit companies delivering publicly-funded health care?

Look no further than Shoppers Drug Mart, which subjected employees to "intense pressure" to bill the province for unnecessary care. #onpoli #onhealth

Read more: https://t.co/fw3GHCk5Dz

[Barrie Firefighters @BarriePFFA]

Great work by all involved! Hoping for a speedy recovery for both pets that were rescued. @Opseulocal303

[Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 @Opseulocal303]

More funding is needed if we want to ensure Paramedics will be there in a timely manner to respond in your time of need!

[OPSEU/SEFPO Paramedics & Ambulance Communications @OPSEUAmbDiv]

With adequate funding, resources, and a real commitment to staffing, Ontario's paramedics could be there more quickly in your time of need. We want that reality as much as anyone ❤️

#FundIt #StaffIt #KeepHealthCarePublic ‼️

https://t.co/OxxO9abpbn

[Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 @Opseulocal303]

Congratulations on your retirement Tammy! Thanks for the many years you devoted your life to helping others. Wishing you all the best in retirement. You earned it.

[COSParamedic Service @simcoecountyPS]

We were able to celebrate another #Paramedic #retirement yesterday! Congrats to Paramedic Tammy Dwyer, who has served her community for 35 years. Wishing you all the best in your next chapter!

[Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 @Opseulocal303]

Best of luck in your retirement Greg! Thanks for your many years of service.

[COSParamedic Service @simcoecountyPS]

After 34 years of service we said goodbye to #Paramedic Supervisor Greg VanRooyen. Greg will enjoy his retirement with his wife Stephanie and his incredible family! Thank you for everything Greg!, happy #retirement

[Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 @Opseulocal303]

Happy New Year to all!

Stay safe out there and remember to prepare and have a safe ride home ready for you.

Thanks to all of those working tonight.

#HappyNewYear2024 #DontDrinkAndDrive #staysafe #paramedics

[Midland Fire Department @MidlandFire]

If you haven't changed the battery in your smoke alarm this year, now would be a great time.

[OPSEU/SEFPO Paramedics & Ambulance Communications @OPSEUAmbDiv]

Using an anonymous online research survey, researchers at #CAMH are looking at ways to optimize crisis lines for first responders and public safety personnel: https://t.co/rk79hO0x50. #firstrespondermentalhealth #RESPondstudy @CACOParamedics @SEIUHealthCan @UniforTheUnion

[Boots On The Ground @BootsOTGround]

The holidays can be a tough time for some people when it comes to dealing with mental health challenges. It's the same for first responders as CBC's Metro Morning talked with our own Rob Leathen, a BOTG volunteer. Have a listen 
https://t.co/b7tkvEtIsw

[OPPA (OPP Association) @OPPAssociation]

OPP Provincial Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala was shot and killed in the line of duty near Hagarsville, Ontario on December 27, 2022. Greg is forever remembered for his service and sacrifice. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues today and always. #HeroesInLife

[Midland Fire Department @MidlandFire]

Looking to get rid of all those boxes and wrapping paper? We would like to remind everyone that your wood burning fireplace is not the way to do so.

[Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 @Opseulocal303]

Are you a current or former firstresponder? Researchers at #CAMH want to hear views on barriers/enablers to using crisis lines. Help improve services for first responders by taking an online research survey: https://t.co/l4Rl6QDBfJ.
#researchstudy #firstrespondermentalhealth

[COSParamedic Service @simcoecountyPS]

🚑 Paramedics and holiday cheer—join us at the Annual Food & Toy Drive! Your support can bring smiles to families this season. #ParamedicGiving #SpreadTheCheer See you at @TangerOutlets #Cookstown @OPSEULocal303

[Janel Perron @6perronsinwaub]

The @OpseuLocal303 annual Food and Toy drive is underway. Today was the Midland Santa Clause parade. Food, toys and cash stay in each community where the donations occur. There’s also a QR in one of the photos. #community @OPSEU @SEFPO 🎅 🧑‍🎄 🎄 ❄️

https://t.co/CrrQAMWWc0

[COSParamedic Service @simcoecountyPS]

Having a fun morning of learning CPR, using a PAD and calling 9-1-1 at @es_barrie ! If you don’t know how to do CPR or use a PAD learn today! Visit https://t.co/snOSIgbYyf to find out more!

[OFL @OFLabour]

“It is going to take a lot more good faith gestures from the Board to repair a compensation system that workers and widows often feel is broken, tilted towards the employer, and sometimes traumatizing,” said OFL President Patty Coates

Read Full Article: https://t.co/Oby92Adehm

#onlab #onpoli