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Staff Spotlight: Meet Hannah, Toronto Paramedic Services’ Call Taker of the Year.

Learn what inspired her to choose a career in emergency services, and how the simple acts of patience, kindness, and compassion have a positive impact for those calling 9-1-1 in their time of need. #NPSTW2024

Staff Spotlight: Meet Dilnawaz, recipient of Toronto Paramedic Services’ Communications Training Officer Mentor Award.

Learn what she loves about this dynamic profession, and what callers can expect when calling 9-1-1. #NPSTW2024

Staff Spotlight: Meet Jason, recipient of Toronto Paramedic Services’ Senior Emergency Medical Dispatcher Leadership Award.

Learn more about what his role entails in the Central Ambulance Communications Centre. #NPSTW2024

Staff Spotlight: Meet Nicole, Toronto Paramedic Services’ Emergency Medical Dispatcher of the Year.

Learn more about why she chose this profession and why she enjoys it. #NPSTW2024

Happy Telecommunicators Week! #NPSTW2024

Today, Toronto Paramedic Services, Toronto Police, and Toronto Fire Services celebrated the vital work of Toronto’s Emergency Telecommunicators at the Tri-Service Awards Ceremony.

Congratulations to each recipient and #ThankYou for your service and dedication! #NPSTW2024 #TelecommunicatorsWeek

Congratulations to the award winners at the annual Tri-Service Emergency Telecommunicator Awards! Call Takers and Dispatchers provide the highest level of skill, empathy and caring for our communities in critical situations.
Full story: tps.ca/media-centre/s…

This morning, we gathered at the Tri-Service Telecommunicator Awards to recognize outstanding Telecommunicators from City of Toronto emergency services. It was a wonderful way to kick off #NPSTW2024 , and we look forward to celebrating our dedicated staff throughout the week.

Happy #WorldHealthDay 🌍!

Today is a day to advocate for access to:
✅Health services
✅Education & information
✅Basic necessities like safe water, clean air, nutritious food, housing & freedom from discrimination & violence

Learn more: who.int/news-room/even…

Tomorrow is the #SolarEclipse !

If you must be on the roads:
🌞Check your lights & reflectors are working
🌘Focus on your surroundings, not the sky
🌑Give yourself extra time to get around
🌖Be patient and watch out for others

Have a nice Sunday.

Save the date! April 10 is the launch event for 10 Years of Action – A New Toronto Action Plan to Confront Anti-Black Racism. Your input is crucial to shaping lasting change.
Register now: [email protected]
Learn more: toronto.ca/abr
#10YearsofCABRTO City of Toronto

Today, we remember and honour those injured or killed in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash in 2018. By wearing green, we show our support for organ donation and inspire others to give the gift of life to create positive change. #HumboldtStrong
For more: greenshirtday.ca

Our Special Operations and Education Teams enjoyed attending the #ParamedicStudentSymposium last week. A great opportunity to discuss the many options available for Ontario’s future Paramedics.

#ThankYou to Centennial College Paramedic Program for having us!

There is potential for the heavy rainfall ☔throughout Toronto to turn into wet snow ❄️ tonight.

Remember to dress for the weather, be mindful of slippery road and sidewalk conditions, and if you have to drive, leave extra space between the vehicles around you. #BePrepared

Did you know?

#Measles continues to spread in every region of the world. If you returned from vacation recently, look out for symptoms.

If you think you have measles, stay home & call your doctor: toronto.ca/measles-fact-s…

#HoppyEaster from our family to yours! 🐰

#ThankYou to our outstanding staff, working 24/7 to care for Toronto’s residents and visitors.

Happy #EasterWeekend , Toronto! I would like to give a special shoutout to our dedicated Toronto Paramedic Services staff working alongside our partners, Toronto Police and Toronto Fire Services, to keep the city healthy and safe throughout this long weekend. #ThankYou

Happy #Holi to our staff and community members celebrating the festival of colours!

The legacy of the transatlantic slave trade continues to manifest in harmful prejudices and beliefs. We must learn from these tragic events and hold ourselves accountable to confront the legacy of anti-Black racism and prejudice that made the slave trade possible.