NEWS RELEASE
COUNTY OF SIMCOE
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MIDHURST - May 27 to June 2, 2018 is National Paramedic Services Week and activities are scheduled throughout Simcoe County to recognize and celebrate the dedication of our front line Paramedic Services personnel.
The celebrations start with the swearing in of our the honourary paramedic for a day contest winner, Ava LaLonde, a Grade 5 student from St. John Paul II Catholic School, on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 during County Council.
Ava’s essay was chosen from over 80 essays submitted by local Grade 5 and 6 students who entered the annual writing contest.
Ava will receive a certificate, first aid bag, and stethoscope and will spend the day with a County of Simcoe paramedic crew learning about the job. This will include touring a paramedic station, learning life saving techniques including the use of a defibrillator, and assisting paramedics as they perform a mock exercise.
“This year’s theme, 'Health-Community-You' showcases the integral role County of Simcoe Paramedic Services play in keeping our community safe, healthy and strong through community-based programs, training and educational initiatives,” said Warden Gerry Marshall. “It is my privilege, on behalf of all residents of Simcoe County, to thank our amazing paramedics for their many contributions to our communities.”
Upcoming Paramedic Services Week events:
Paramedic for a Day swearing-In ceremony
- When: Tuesday, May 22, 2018 - 9 a.m. (beginning of County Council)
- Location: County of Simcoe Administration Centre, Midhurst
- County of Simcoe Paramedic Services will be swearing in the Honourary Paramedic for a Day contest winner, Ava Lalonde, a Grade 5 student from St. John Paul II Catholic School. Ava will take part in a number of activities throughout the day.
Mall display
- When: Wednesday, May 30, 2018
- Location: Georgian Mall, Barrie
- Residents can learn more about Paramedic Services through ambulance tours, equipment displays and demonstrations as well as information on our Public Access Defibrillation (PAD) program information, and Community Paramedicine initiatives.
Meet the Fleet Day
- When: Saturday, June 2, 2018 - 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Location: Simcoe County Museum, Minesing
- This is a family-friendly event, where residents will be provided with tours of our Paramedic Services vehicles, including ambulances, rapid response units, mobile command unit, UTV, public access defibrillator vehicle and more. Staff will be on-site to answer questions, lead tours and educate the public about the field of Paramedic Services.
Save-a-Life CPR Day
- When: Saturday, June 2, 2017 - 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
- Location: Simcoe County Museum, Minesing
- CPR/AED training session free to residents of Simcoe County. Please register at the website.
The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website.
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