EHS-Alberta

Alberta’s public emergency health service. Ground and air ambulance, dispatch and emergency care.

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This week, we presented Medical First Response (MFR) Recognition Certificates to Sexsmith firefighters Justin Reed and Ethan Heyn, as well as three members of the Wembley Fire Department. The MFR program recognizes the excellent work in providing life-saving patient care.

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Amazing things happen when our community comes together! On May 30th, Camrose & area Paramedics, Police, Firefighters, and community partners proudly raised $10,865.65 for the Make-A-Wish Foundation during the First Responder BBQ. Thank you to everyone who contributed!

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Our Rapid Access Paramedics, Public Safety Unit & command post staff were happy to attend the Lilac Festival held in Calgary. Paramedics, along with other first responder & community partners, were on site to care for event participants, attendees & community members.

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Paramedics had a fantastic time at CycleFest in downtown Calgary hosted by Youth En Route. Health, wellness & bike safety were discussed. Big thanks to our Rapid Access Paramedic team members for attending to display a bike & discuss the team. Stay safe while cycling this summer.

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Alta Paramedic Health in Grande Prairie & Peace River were excited to attend two North Zone events, the Peace River Trade Show & Grand Prairie Youth Expo earlier in May. Paramedics had the chance to engage with ~40 high school students in some extraordinary hands-on experience!

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Rural Health Professions Action Plan (RHPAP) has helped rural Alberta communities attract health providers since 1991. At a recent RHPAP event, Alta Paramedic Health (APH) exhibited their ambulance and provided career info on APH roles including Emergency Communication Officers.

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...Events like this showcase the innovation and advancement with emergency services, from complex medical interventions, technical rescue operations to crisis communication and community safety education.

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Over the weekend, our paramedics and emergency communications officers attended the ‘Emergency Services Career Expo’ in Calgary, alongside the Calgary Police Service, Calgary Fire Department, Calgary 911, Bylaw and Transit and showcased our profession to keen participants...

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...The public was able to get a behind the scenes look at what our skilled paramedics do every day. We were able to build meaningful connections with the community we serve...

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Paramedics attended the Medicine Hat Annual Spectrum Festival for their First Responder Day with many local allied emergency services. They had a great time discussing safety, what to do in an emergency, and showing the public the ambulance and equipment. It was a beautiful day!

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Alberta Paramedics partnered with Didsbury RCMP, Fire Department, Peace Officers & Didsbury High School for a simulated motor vehicle collision to promote safe and wise decisions both for the upcoming gradation season and beyond. Please do not drive while impaired or distracted.

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Kudos to paramedics Madi and Sasha who recently provided exceptional care to a person in need. The patient’s spouse, Lyne, was able to reunite with the duo to say thank you. Great job, ladies!

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ALTA Paramedic Health in Grande Prairie had the honour of recognizing five citizens for their life-saving actions during a cardiac arrest emergency. From calling 911, retrieving an AED, and performing CPR, each person played a critical role in a remarkable community response.

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Thank you to #SouthcentreMall for hosting our #NationalParamedicServicesWeek, 2026, opening day event, #yyc. It was a great afternoon to display our vehicles and equipment for our public. We received so many great questions about Paramedics and how things work behind the scenes!

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Join us in recognizing #ParamedicServicesWeek 2026, May 17–23. This year’s theme, “Improving Outcomes, Together". To all paramedics: thank you for the expertise, resilience, and heart you bring to every shift, every call, and every community you serve! #PSWeek #NPSW #PSWeek2026

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This opportunity, which includes a simulated motor vehicle collision, allows first responder, healthcare and school staff to encourage safe, responsible choices, as students prepare for graduation.

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EHS-Alberta partnered with Diamond Valley & area RCMP, Peace Officers, fire department & Oilfields General Hospital for the annual Operation Prevention in Diamond Valley, AB.

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EHS-Alberta (and Medic Moose!) had a great time attending the Kids Safety Day at Medicine Hat mall. Plenty of equipment demonstrations and great health, wellness and safety conversation with guests. Thanks for stopping by!

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We were honored to visit George P. Nicholson School in Edmonton to present Citizen Recognition Awards to four exceptional teachers & support staff whose quick actions made a critical difference during a life‑threatening medical emergency.

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EHS-Alberta joined emergency responders from across the Edmonton region at Get Ready In The Park this past weekend. This is a family event hosted by the City of Edmonton Office of Emergency Management in recognition of Emergency Preparedness Week.