The work of Emergency Medical Services during COVID-19

From the outset of this pandemic, our 5,600 EMS professionals have been working to better serve patients during this challenging time. Frontline paramedics continue to be on the leading edge of our contact with many patients, and they are making every effort to ensure the safety of patients and the EMS team at large.

And behind the scenes, EMS continues to work to consolidate 911 EMS dispatch services, which will allow us to coordinate those services more effectively.

Joining me to tell us more about some of EMS’ work during the pandemic and the latest on consolidated dispatch are:

• Darren Sandbeck, Chief Paramedic;
• Kathleen Fraser, Provincial Program Director, EMS Office of Respectful Workplace; and
• Dale Weiss, Executive Director of EMS Operations.

Darren, Kathleen and Dale discuss how we are keeping our responders safe, what goes into consolidating EMS dispatch, and the work of the EMS Office of Respectful Workplaces.