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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release

July 23, 2024

Toronto Paramedic Services celebrates the graduation of 37 new recruits

This afternoon, the City of Toronto welcomed 37 new frontline Operations and Communications Centre staff members to Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) at a graduation ceremony.

The graduates, who have each completed comprehensive orientation and training programs, include 35 new Primary Care Paramedics and two Emergency Telecommunicators.

TPS is staffed by highly skilled paramedics who provide 24-hour, pre-hospital emergency care that may be the difference between life and death for ill or injured individuals. TPS’ Communications Centre has received a six-time Accredited Centre of Excellence from the International Academies of Emergency Medical Dispatch (IAED) and is comprised of a specialized team of emergency telecommunicators. TPS’ Emergency Medical Dispatchers and Call Takers are the critical link between people in need and timely access to emergency medical resources.

More information is available on the City’s Toronto Paramedic Services webpage: www.toronto.ca/city-government/accountability-operations-customer-service/city-administration/staff-directory-divisions-and-customer-service/toronto-paramedic-services/.


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“I am honoured to welcome our new recruits to Toronto Paramedic Services today. These skilled professionals bring a wealth of knowledge, lived experience and passion to our dedicated team and I am confident they will serve the Toronto’s residents and visitors with integrity and compassion. Congratulations to each of the graduates!”

– Chief Bikram Chawla, Toronto Paramedic Services

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at www.x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

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Media contact: Jennifer Chung, Toronto Paramedic Services, Jennifer.Chung@toronto.ca

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