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2023 AHS EMS Coin Awards honours four paramedics
Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (AHS EMS), the EMS Foundation, the Project Brock Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation recognize staff, colleagues, and service partners for the incredible...Read more
Swan Hills' newest resident
Welcome to the world, Timothy! One of Swan Hills’ newest residents was delivered thanks to the response and care of Primary Care Paramedics, Trevor Trefanenko and Caitlin Heffel.
Timothy’s mother said if EMS wasn’t available, she would have had to deliver him at home by herself. Trefanenko replied, “That’s what we’re there for. We’re there for Albertans to help them out when they don’t have a ride to get to a hospital.”
May 19 – 25th is Paramedic Services Week, and AHS is proud of our dedicated paramedics who are there for Albertans – newborn and beyond - in need.
2023 AHS EMS Coin Awards honours four paramedics
Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (AHS EMS), the EMS Foundation, the Project Brock Society and the Heart and Stroke Foundation recognize staff, colleagues, and service partners for the incredible work that they do in resuscitation at the 2023 AHS EMS Coin Awards. This event is about celebrating those who have represented their links in the Chain of Survival with knowledge, experience, practice, and dedication.
Two paramedics were recognized with the Project Bock Lifesaver Excellence Award for their outstanding response when called to the Medicine Hat College gymnasium, and two paramedics were recognized by the Excellence in Resuscitation Ceremony for their high-quality CPR and advanced cardiac life support to an individual for over 26 minutes. Please join us in congratulating Advanced Care Paramedic Rachel Girling, Primary Care Paramedic Pilani Siwela, Advanced Care Paramedic Sean Wheeler and Primary Care Paramedic Colleen McCann for their lifesaving efforts!
Rural Teamwork in EMS
Many employees who work within EMS are calling rural Alberta home. Some prefer a quieter lifestyle with less commuting, but all are deeply passionate about working in a more tight-knit, family-like atmosphere that is harder to find in urban centres.
Working as an EMS professional in smaller communities allow you to form close bonds with your fellow responders, hospital staff, fire department and other emergency service providers. Everyone knows each other by name, whether they are your colleagues or your patients.
AHS Provincial Air Ambulance - Meet Denise
Denise, from AHS’ Provincial Air Ambulance team, is not joking when she says she loves everything that flies. An Advanced Care Paramedic, she is a perfect example of living a healthy balance between work and play.
On days when she is not working, you’ll find her in her backyard enjoying her hobby as a beekeeper. Her other hobbies include going to the mountains, biking, and connecting with nature any time she can. She also flies glider flights.
“If I’m happy, then I’m a happy practitioner, and I deliver quality care.”
EMS Proud to take part in Camp Courage
A look at 'Camp Courage' — a weeklong day camp that aims to educate and inspire young women interested in careers as first responders. With AHS Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the @calgarypolice and Calgary Fire Services.
AHS EMS Online Medical Consultation
When Albertans call 911, a specially trained dispatcher will take the call, but what many patients may not be aware of is that physicians are available 24/7 to collaborate on calls with AHS EMS paramedics. This service is called Online Medical Consultation (OLMC), and is more informally known as Doctors in Dispatch.
AHS Careers - Emergency Medical Services
All across Alberta, our Emergency Medical Services (EMS) teams are there to respond whenever and wherever they are needed. EMS is often the first point of contact for patients during a crisis, we bring care to people and people to care, during every step of an emergency. Want to make a meaningful difference in your community? Apply today and join our dynamic team: https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/careers/Page13118.aspx
Working at EMS: Emergency Communications Officer
When you call 911, Emergency Communication Officers (ECOs) are always there to answer the call. ECOs are an integral part of our Emergency Services system.
AHS Careers: EMS Jillian & Allison
As established Emergency Medical Services practitioners of nearly 14 years each, Jillian and Allison still find opportunities to learn from the talented paramedics they work with. Every day they’re able to impact the community they work in while continuing their professional growth.
EMS student education session at Western Canada High School
EMS Public Education Officer Stuart Brideaux provides training to students at Western Canada High School as part of their sports medicine curriculum. Providing hands-on instruction to students is just one of the many ways EMS provides education in the community.
EMS Air Medical Crews
If you live in remote or rural areas AHS EMS is there for you if you need emergency medical care. Get to know our Air Medical Crews and how our specially equipped planes can provide care for patients who need it.
EMS/811 Shared Response
Patients who are assessed by EMS as low-acuity and do not need an ambulance response are directly transferred to a dedicated 811 line for further assessment and guidance from registered nurses. This is freeing up ambulances for emergency response.