In recognition of Paramedic Services Week (May 21 to 27), Halton Region is inviting the community to celebrate Halton’s paramedics at our upcoming Paramedic Day on Saturday, May 27, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. (rain or shine) at Woodlands Operations Centre (1179 Bronte Road) (Google map).
Paramedic Day is a fantastic opportunity to meet Halton’s paramedics and learn more about what they do. There will be activities for the whole family to enjoy including exploring emergency vehicles, learning about CPR, trying on tactical equipment and meeting members of the paramedic team.
“I am proud of all of the hard work our paramedics do each day to keep our community safe and healthy,” said Halton 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.”
Halton’s Paramedic Services team responds to more than 55,000 calls each year from 15 ambulance stations located 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 played a crucial role in the Region’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including providing support for local long-term care and retirement homes, mobile testing and continued response to emergencies in the community.
The Regional Municipality of Halton serves more than 624,000 residents in the City of Burlington, the Town of Halton Hills, the Town of Milton, and the Town of Oakville. Halton Region is committed to meeting the needs of its residents through the delivery of cost-effective, quality programs and services, including water and wastewater; Regional roads and planning; paramedic services; waste management; public health; social assistance; children’s and seniors’ services; housing services; heritage programs; emergency management and economic development. For more information, call 311 or visit Halton Region’s website at halton.ca.