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  • 73 Ontario paramedics recognized for 30+ years of exemplary service

    Yesterday, 73 Ontario paramedics received their Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars for providing exemplary emergency medical services for 30, 40 and 50 years. The Hon. Michael Tibollo, Associate Minister of Mental Health and Addictions presented the First, Second or Third Bars to these long serving, deserving paramedics.   in 1994, as part of the Canadian Honours System, the late Governor General of Canada, Romeo LeBlanc, created the Medal. This award recognizes paramedics who have provided the highest......

  • Optimizing EMS Documentation for Canadian Agencies with ImageTrend Elite

    Canadian EMS agencies face unique challenges when it comes to documentation, from meeting diverse provincial standards to ensuring accurate data collection in rural or remote areas. As the needs of paramedics evolve, the systems supporting them must be adaptable and efficient to enhance both patient care and operational workflow. Solutions like ImageTrend Elite, with its flexible tools, offer the adaptability required to meet these demands, ensuring that paramedics can focus more on patient care and less on administrative tasks. Customizing......

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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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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