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Programs & Services


Emergency Medical Services Special Operations

Through planning, this service increases access to emergency medical services at mass gathering events. Special Operations works to lessen the impact that events have on the healthcare system.

This service works with planners of events that involve over 1500 people. The type of activities that are taking place at the event are important in determining the level of involvement of Alberta Health Services (AHS) Emergency Medical Services (EMS).

Special Operations:

  • obtains information from the organizer to assist in planning for their event
  • cooperates with municipalities to ensure that event guests have access to emergency medical services
  • works to lessen the impact of the event on the healthcare system

Contact Details

Edmonton Zone and Area

Telephone
780-822-1818
Email
emsspecialevents@albertahealthservices.ca
Getting There

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Hours of Operation
Days of the Week

Monday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tuesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thursday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Friday
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Access
Service Providers May Include
advanced care paramedics, primary care paramedics
Service Access

Event organizers contact the service to coordinate their event.


Fees

Fees may apply.


Partners

Partners/affiliations

Local Police Services, Local Fire Departments, City of Edmonton Civic Events Office, other first response agencies

Also Known As
Other
AHS EMS Mass Gathering Events