Send Paramedics

Advocating for emergency service efficiencies & proponents of evidence-based prehospital care. Spokesperson = Dr Martin McNamara MD CCFP/EM.

[CP24 @CP24]

Suspect sought after Toronto paramedic SUV hit by large rock while responding to shooting call https://t.co/NkHxXIlCHV

[Jeffrey Bilyk @JeffreyBilyk]

By 2026 OPP officers will be making 126k annually while most Ontario paramedics sit in the mid 90k range. The gap continues to grow and there's absolutely no reason for it. It's time to invest in our people and stop the bleeding.

https://t.co/lQ4S1stCBD

[Matt Cruchet @Paramedic_Matt]

Great work by @RenCtyParamedic @HQPSParamedics @OPP_ER and @JRCCTrentCCCOS on this complex call.

[BC Emergency Health Services @BC_EHS]

2:10 p.m. Aug. 17 | 2 #ambulances with primary care and advanced care #paramedics and an air ambulance with critical care paramedics responded to an incident at the Coombs Rodeo in Parksville. Emergency medical treatment to 1 patient – transported to hospital by air.

[BC Emergency Health Services @BC_EHS]

We responded to a motor vehicle incident involving a bus on Highway 97 near Lac La Hache, at 12:55 today. This incident was followed by a second incident in which a person was struck by a vehicle at the same location.

We dispatched multiple resources: (1/5)

[Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. @Rowland_Emerg]

Essex-Windsor EMS is making strides to enhance defibrillator access across the region! 🌟

With the community's help, over 600 AEDs have been mapped out, improving emergency response.

https://t.co/hySbDuJ1lj

#aed #defibrillatoraccess

[Dr. Elizabeth Donnelly @EDonnellyPhD]

#protectparamedics

https://t.co/dVC75CqDQz

[David Carr @davidcarr333]

Why is it ok that we clear homeless encampments and take away housing for those least fortunate in society yet we leave encampments of uber privileged university students in place to intimidate and disrupt academic pursuits.

[Rowland Emergency Vehicle Products Inc. @Rowland_Emerg]

In honour of Paramedic Services Week, Rowland Emergency extends our deepest gratitude to the brave paramedics who dedicate their lives to saving others. Your commitment, skill, and compassion make a profound difference in our communities every day.

#paramedicservicesweek

[Dr. Elizabeth Donnelly @EDonnellyPhD]

With gratitude for all paramedics, a special thank you to those who keep my community safe. ❤️🚑

[Dr. Elizabeth Donnelly @EDonnellyPhD]

I am beyond delighted for my friend and colleague @Prof_Dewey receiving this award - I simply can't think of anyone more deserving. One million congratulations!!@PAC_Paramedic @PRPS_Chief @Peel_Paramedics

[Andrew Petrosoniak @petrosoniak]

The current family doctor shortage in #Ontario is market economics in action

It's no longer economically feasible to practice family medicine

Humans are predictable. When things get too expensive, they'll stop doing that thing... this includes practicing family medicine 🤷‍♂️

[David Carr @davidcarr333]

@SylviaJonesMPP These spots were forced filled through the second match. Occupied by graduating medical students who need a job and would rather do family medicine than sit a year out unpaid. This is a misleading statement.

[Andrew Petrosoniak @petrosoniak]

Stop. You’re literally wrong. You have no clue what matching to family medicine means

Most of these MDs will work in a non 1o care envt. How do I know this? Bc I literally teach them. They’re seeking clinical opportunities where they are paid enough to pay back their $150K debt.

[Raghu Venugopal MD @raghu_venugopal]

The Ontario Minister of Health continues a tradition of ER docs providing free medical care (to those OHIP eligible and not eligible) without valid OHIP - knowing our ethical and medicolegal framework and we will turn no one away. ⁦@OntariosDoctors⁩ ⁦@SylviaJonesMPP⁩

[Andrew Petrosoniak @petrosoniak]

The minister is accurate, if you need emergency care in Ontario and you don’t have valid OHIP, you will never be turned away. Every ED doc and surgeon I know has provided this care.

The issue is that we provide this care for free. We don’t get paid for it. That’s the issue.

[NYC EMS Watch @NYCEMSwatch]

Instead of properly funding and staffing EMS ...we will just send firefighters to EMS calls so they can hold the patient's hand until EMS arrives.
https://t.co/USw7CxLGlb

[NYC EMS Watch @NYCEMSwatch]

The FDNY takeover of NYC EMS was 28 years ago today. It should serve as a warning to all other EMS systems. Beware of fire. Don't suffer our fate.

[Scott Studebaker, NRP, FAEMS @pghmedic502]

Now that this is official and public knowledge:

Want to come join Pittsburgh EMS? As a nod to our roots from Freedom House, Pittsburgh EMS is launching our first ever in-house EMT training program. Previously, applicants had to already be certified to apply. This PAID trainee position will get you certification as an EMT-Basic and once completed, will guarantee you employment as an EMT-Basic with the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS. Click the link below for more information.

A few highlights:
- Training schedule of M-F
- Paid at $16/hr for training for EMT certification
- Guaranteed employment upon completion as an EMT-Basic
- EMT pay rate upon completion and employment as an EMT-Basic
- Opportunity to become a Paramedic once employed as an EMT-Basic. This is fully sponsored by Pittsburgh EMS as well.

https://t.co/oNMGO6Tl77