If a large scale emergency happens, it could take time for #emergency responders to reach you. Be prepared to help you and your loved ones by preparing for the emergency before it happens! #Paramedics will always be there to help, but do you have a plan for the first 72 hours?

If you want to learn more about being prepared in the event of an emergency, then visit simcoe.ca/dpt/em, you can find great information about emergency preparedness and how County of Simcoe responds to local events! #ParamedicServicesWeek #Paramedic #StrongerTogether

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Thank you ⁦Friday Harbour Resort⁩ Your generous gifts and thoughtful words will be greatly enjoyed by our staff through the summer well beyond #paramedicservicesweek2021 #strongertogether ⁦COSParamedic Service⁩ ⁦Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑⁩ ⁦County of Simcoe⁩

As we continue to support the community during the aftermath from yesterday’s #tornado in #Barrie we are sending our thoughts and prayers to all those affected and thankful for all the responders who came together to help. #Paramedics #community #StrongerTogether

In the aftermath of the #barrietornado County #Paramedics rushed to the scene, but we weren’t alone! Our partners from York Paramedics Peel Regional Paramedic Services Toronto Paramedic Services Region of Durham Paramedic Service joined us in the response and helped provide #emergency coverage in the #GTA.

This seamless Paramedic response shows the incredible teamwork of #Ontario Paramedic services. They provide service not just to their local communities but to the Province as well. Many thanks to our #paramedic partners for all your help and support!

Paramedics and other #firstresponders are meeting with Doug Ford at the scene of yesterday’s #Barrie #Tornado as he tours one of the damaged neighborhoods

Premier Ford being briefed on Paramedic operations in our mobile command unit at the scene of the #Barrie #Tornado. CSPS has a mobile command unit that responds to large scale emergencies to provide command and control functions during an event.

I couldn’t be more proud to be associated with the compassionate skilled professionals of COSParamedic Service Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 & County of Simcoe who with the support of our committed allied agencies and neighbours provided service to our community during the #barrietornado Thank You!

Thanks so much for your service to our community Brett. Congratulations on a great career and enjoy your retirement!

We appreciate being a part of this developmental journey to enhance paramedic safety, patient care and efficient operations.

We are anxious to embrace new technologies to get help to our patients quicker.

Incredible people giving their time and channeling the generosity of our incredible community along with our local partners in charity to give more kids a better Christmas. Thanks! ⁦COSParamedic Service⁩ ⁦Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑⁩

Today we recognize #InternationalWomensDay and celebrate the women who work within our #Paramedic services. We are proud of the many women who work as a Paramedic or as a member of our logistics, administration or leadership team. Thank you for all you do for your community.

Along with Ontario Health Central Region and other health service providers, the County is supporting our health care workers and their right to a safe work environment. Please remember to be kind, respectful and continue to support our staff. Thank you!

Thank you Mark for your service as an excellent paramedic and even better person in our community since 1990. Great respect and appreciation! ⁦Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑⁩ ⁦COSParamedic Service⁩

Get ready for a great kick off to #ParamedicServicesWeek2022! Watch the County of Simcoe and our twitter feed for great content throughout the week! Thank you to all our staff who work so hard everyday to serve their communities! #thankyou Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 Andrew Robert OAPC

Today’s the day! As we kick off #PSWeek2022, COSParamedic Service Director & Chief Andrew Robert has a message of thanks to share with our outstanding staff & partner organizations. #strongertogether ParamedicChiefs Pᴀʀᴀᴍᴇᴅɪᴄs ᴏғ Sɪᴍᴄᴏᴇ Cᴛʏ, Oᴘsᴇᴜ L303 🚑 Andrew Robert youtu.be/280MEhdzOYs

Hover exits are a procedure performed by Ornge paramedics to access the patient as quickly as possible when a nearby landing site may not be available. If living in a rural or remote location, keeping docks or other flat surfaces clear of debris helps us get to you faster!