Paramedics in our area responded to over 19,000 ambulance emergency 911 calls last year.
That from the District of Nipissing Social Services Administration Board (DNSSAB) as it celebrates Paramedic Services Week (May 18-24).
Officials also handed out the inaugural Perseverance Awards honouring paramedics who have served between 5 and 35 years.
“Paramedics are the lifeline of our communities – responding with skill, compassion, and perseverance to emergencies and providing essential care to residents across every corner of the Nipissing District,” says Mark King, DNSSAB Chair. “This week, and through our new Perseverance Awards, we honour their commitment and the impact they have on the well-being of our communities.”
DNSSAB also says it recently enhanced support for paramedic teams by reducing on-call hours and increasing physical presence across the 17-thousand square kilometre district.
Officials say the improvements help ensure paramedics are better positioned to respond to emergencies and provide ongoing community care.
Along with introducing a new mobile clinic vehicle in partnership with Ontario Health, a utility task vehicle (UTV) was added to the fleet this year to help reach residents in hard-to-access areas.
