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  • 11 paramedics awarded with the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery

    We’re thrilled to announce that the Ontario government has presented 11 paramedics from across the province with the prestigious Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery.   The medals were given out at a special ceremony held at the Royal Ontario Museum. The paramedics were honoured for their extraordinary acts of bravery, such as moving an injured OPP officer out of harm’s way as a vehicle sild towards him during a hazardous snowstorm, providing care to OPP officers suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds......

  • Ontario celebrates Paramedic Services Week 2024 with a call to “help us, help you”

    In honour of the nearly 11,000 dedicated paramedics in Ontario, Paramedic Services Week 2024 will kick off on Sunday. This year’s theme is “Help Us, Help You” and was selected given the current challenges on the healthcare system. It will focus on educating the public about the different ways paramedics help beyond emergency response and to consider other programs and services before calling 911. “Paramedics support their communities in a myriad of ways and play a vital role in the......

Origin of the OAPC

The Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs (OAPC) was formed to allow members of the EMS/Paramedic industry to come together to develop common strategies for optimizing the transition to municipal control of ambulance service within the province.

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Committee

The OAPC has an organizational process that features six committees (groups) that oversee a number of working sub-committees, feeding information and recommendations to the Board.  The core areas are:  Strategic Analysis, Operations, Performance Standards, Professional Standards, Education & Research and Public Relations & Image Building.

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Job Postings

Looking for an opportunity to acquire employment with a paramedic service or to advance your career? Consider employment opportunities with the EMS / Paramedic team.

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