As part of Paramedic Services Week running from May 21 to 27, Halton Region is inviting area residents to have some family fun at the upcoming Paramedic Day.
The rain or shine event is set for May 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Woodlands Operations Centre, 1179 Bronte Rd., Oakville.
Visitors will have an opportunity to meet local paramedics, explore emergency vehicles, learn about CPR and try on tactical equipment.
“I am proud of all of the hard work our paramedics do each day to keep our community safe and healthy,” said Regional Chair Gary Carr. “They provide life-saving treatment, deliver programming to educate our community and provide care 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Paramedic Day is our opportunity to celebrate and thank them for all their efforts to respond to emergencies and provide critical care in Halton.”
According to the Region, Halton’s Paramedic Services team responds to more than 55,000 calls each year from 15 ambulance stations throughout the region. They transport more than 35,000 patients annually, providing pre-hospital care to residents in Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville.
Halton’s paramedics also played a crucial role in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, assisting local long-term care and retirement homes and helping with mobile testing.
