EMS foundation donates non-emergency transport van

Monday, October 23, 2023

Specialty vehicle frees up capacity of emergency ambulances across Grande Prairie region... Read more

North Zone paramedic relishes her rural practice

Tuesday, August 8, 2023

Enjoys opportunities to put skills to good use in job and community... Read more

Faster response times for 911 calls

Through the Health Care Action Plan, Alberta Health Services has launched a new EMS-811 Shared Response program so every Albertan receives appropriate... Read more

AHS accepts recommendations from HQCA report into fatal dog attack response

Thursday, January 19, 2023

AHS and HQCA have released the report on the emergency response to a fatal dog attack in Calgary... Read more

New ambulances serving patients in Calgary & Edmonton

Tuesday, September 27, 2022

AHS has 10 additional new ambulances in service for Alberta patients, with five each in Calgary and Edmonton.... Read more

AHS statement on death of EMS paramedic

Saturday, September 10, 2022

We are very saddened to report that an EMS paramedic passed away early this morning. This is a tragic incident and our sincerest condolences go out to... Read more

Additional EMS coverage, paramedics for Okotoks and Chestermere

Thursday, August 25, 2022

AHS has added additional paramedic staff and increased ambulance hours to better serve patients in the communities of Okotoks and Chestermere... Read more

Additional ambulances on the streets in Calgary & Edmonton

Tuesday, July 5, 2022

Nine additional ambulances are now serving patients in Calgary & Edmonton.... Read more

New Emergency Medical Services provider in Cold Lake

Thursday, June 23, 2022

Associated Ambulance taking over Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in Cold Lake from CLAS... Read more

Health Quality Council of Alberta will lead review of EMS response to dog attack

Friday, June 17, 2022

The Health Quality Council of Alberta (HQCA) has agreed to lead the independent review into the EMS response to a dog attack in Calgary on June 5.... Read more

AHS announces independent review of EMS response to dog attack

Thursday, June 9, 2022

CALGARY - An independent review will be conducted into the EMS response to a dog attack in Calgary on June 5.... Read more

Taking action to address EMS pressures

Thursday, May 26, 2022

Staffing, transfer and dispatch efficiencies are just a few of the next steps to improve emergency medical services response times and increase covera... Read more

Easing the pressure on Alberta’s EMS system

Wednesday, May 25, 2022

Creating 100 new emergency medical services (EMS) positions and extending 70 temporary positions will put 19 new ambulances and five support vehicles ... Read more

Get to know AHS EMS during National Paramedic Services Week

Thursday, May 19, 2022

National Paramedic Services Week honours the EMS profession & recognizes the professionals who provide this vital public service.... Read more

Public invited to attend family-friendly EMS Fleet Day

Wednesday, May 18, 2022

Events held in conjunction with National Paramedic Services Week May 22 to 28... Read more

Earth angels a blessing for children & parents

Thursday, May 5, 2022

Families moved by compassionate, end-of-life care at Rotary Flames House... Read more

EMS making healthy progress on 10-Point Plan

Monday, May 2, 2022

New initiatives aim to create more capacity, improve service... Read more

New initiative supports EMS, hospital capacity in Calgary

Thursday, April 28, 2022

A new initiative is being implemented in Calgary next month... Read more

Albertans invited to have their say on the future of EMS

Thursday, March 17, 2022

Albertans have an opportunity to help shape the future of Emergency Medical Services in the province through new public consultations... Read more

Hospital moving day a marvel of EMS logistics

Tuesday, January 4, 2022

Paramedics team up in Grande Prairie for largest coordinated patient move in AHS history... Read more

Mom-to-be chooses full protection of second dose

Monday, October 18, 2021

Despite initial concerns, St. Albert woman follows through on full COVID-19 immunization... Read more

Mary's final trip brings happy tears

Tuesday, October 12, 2021

Medicine Hat paramedics make ride to end-of-life care a magical memory... Read more

When illness strikes, Advance Care Planning a gift to your family

Monday, April 12, 2021

Share your voice and have your wishes and values known... Read more

Paramedics rise to challenge of pandemic

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

EMS looks back on a year of change driven by COVID-19... Read more

Two million calls and counting…

Tuesday, March 16, 2021

A vital frontline resource, Health Link tackles COVID-19 head-on... Read more

Preparing for a pandemic

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Simulation training critical in COVID-19 response... Read more

EMS dispatch consolidation to benefit patients

Tuesday, August 4, 2020

Alberta Health Services (AHS) is announcing today that EMS 911 dispatch services will be consolidated across the province, further improving patient c... Read more

AHS leads nation in evolution of safer ambulance design

Two-year EMS study bolsters job safety for paramedics... Read more

North Zone paramedic builds EMS services in Uganda

Tuesday, November 26, 2019

Canada Uganda EMS Society aims to establish reliable ambulance service in Kampala... Read more

New book shares history of EMS in Calgary

Monday, June 10, 2019

Medical history buffs will delight in a new book that documents the history of Emergency Medical Services in Calgary... Read more

A paramedic for the ages

Tuesday, May 28, 2019

After 41 years of loving his job Raj Dattani reflects on his EMS career... Read more

Public invited to celebrate Paramedic Services Week

Wednesday, May 22, 2019

Alberta - National Paramedic Services Week (May 26-June 1) honours the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) profession and recognizes the professionals wh... Read more

Zen Den deflates EMS stress

Wednesday, February 6, 2019

Station creates a tranquil space to combat anxiety of distressing calls... Read more

Foundation program furthers EMS research

Monday, January 7, 2019

Paramedic awarded bursary to support study of pre-hospital care... Read more

Not your typical P.A.R.T.Y.

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Simulated car crash steers students away from the trauma of impaired driving... Read more

Community paramedic brings care into home

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Program comes to Grande Prairie as part of provincial expansion... Read more

Researchers study emergency department experiences

Tuesday, February 27, 2018

First Nations partnership key to coming up with ideas for improvement... Read more

Support comes in all shapes and sizes

Monday, October 16, 2017

Facility dog provides comfort to EMS staff experiencing psychological stress.... Read more

AHS EMS to use canine comfort to help protect paramedics

Monday, October 16, 2017

CALGARY – Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (AHS EMS) is enlisting some four-legged help to support paramedics experiencing psycholog... Read more

New local EMS station streamlines service

Thursday, October 12, 2017

WABASCA-DESMARAIS – A new local Emergency Medical Services (EMS) station is now open and operational.... Read more

A marathon effort for awareness — in full uniform!

Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Crowds lining the route of the Edmonton Marathon may have been startled to see a participant run past them in a full paramedic uniform and bright pink... Read more

EMS unveils medical flight simulator

Tuesday, June 6, 2017

The air ambulance team of Alberta Health Services (AHS) has come up with a novel down-to-earth way to perfect their skills.... Read more

EMS unveils Canada’s first mobile air ambulance simulator

Thursday, June 1, 2017

EDMONTON – Canada’s first mobile flight simulation trailer will be integrated into Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Services (AHS EMS) air am... Read more

Public invited to attend EMS Fleet Days - Edmonton

Friday, May 26, 2017

National Paramedic Services Week May 28-June 3 honours the Emergency Medical Services profession and recognizes the professionals who provide this vit... Read more

Public invited to attend EMS Fleet Days - South

Friday, May 26, 2017

National Paramedic Services Week May 28-June 3 honours the Emergency Medical Services profession and recognizes the professionals who provide this vit... Read more

Public invited to attend EMS Fleet Days - North

Friday, May 26, 2017

National Paramedic Services Week May 28-June 3 honours the Emergency Medical Services profession and recognizes the professionals who provide this vit... Read more

Public invited to attend EMS Fleet Days - Calgary

Friday, May 26, 2017

Events held in conjunction with National Paramedic Services Week, May 28-June 3.... Read more

AHS EMS launches Facebook account

Tuesday, April 4, 2017

CALGARY – Alberta Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is launching a new Facebook page to help Albertans better understand EMS across th... Read more

Your EMS - Kathlene Eben

Monday, February 27, 2017

Kathlene Eben says if you work for #YourEMS in your home town, someone will remember... Read more

Your EMS - Vehicle Commissioning Team

Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Every new AHS ambulance begins and ends its life in the #YourEMS Calgary Vehicle Commissioning unit.... Read more

Your EMS - Uniform Team

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Providing high quality EMS care is a team effort and every team needs a uniform. ... Read more

AHS EMS Dispatch receives international accreditation

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Alberta Health Services Emergency Medical Dispatch system has been recognized by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatchas an Accredited Cen... Read more

Alberta home to Canada’s first Stroke Ambulance

Tuesday, June 20, 2017

Specially equipped vehicle to bring hospital-level care to rural patients.... Read more

Rescue helicopter service continues in southern Alberta

Monday, October 17, 2016

MEDICINE HAT– HALO Rescue will continue to be compensated on a fee-for-service basis to provide valuable air ambulance service to Medicine Hat and sou... Read more

Construction begins on new EMS station in Wabasca

Wednesday, September 7, 2016

WABASCA – Construction of a new EMS station, near the Wabasca/Desmarais Healthcare Centre property, began this week and is scheduled for completion ne... Read more

For Manny, the beat goes on

Friday, July 22, 2016

EMS lauds workers for using AED to restart colleague's heart.... Read more

EMS commends workers' quick thinking and actions

Thursday, July 21, 2016

EDMONTON — Four employees at Edmonton's All Weather Windows are being recognized by Alberta Health Services' Emergency Medical Services for their quic... Read more

EMS scenario exposes dangers of distracted driving

Monday, June 20, 2016

P.A.R.T.Y. 'crashers' give Grade 9 students a shocking safety lesson... Read more

AHS EMS launches new Twitter account

Monday, April 4, 2016

CALGARY – Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is joining Alberta Health Services’ (AHS) growing Twitter presence to help Albertans better understand EMS ... Read more

Lloydminster Emergency Medical Services care enhanced

Friday, March 4, 2016

Local and area residents now have access to advanced life support care.... Read more

New dashboard highlights quality, safety of EMS care

Thursday, December 17, 2015

New dashboard highlights quality, safety of EMS care.... Read more

New disaster bus, trailers added to AHS EMS fleet

Friday, May 8, 2015

Resources can be deployed anywhere in the province.... Read more

Help and healing for EMS staff

Friday, May 1, 2015

Colleagues offer assistance through Peer Support Program.... Read more

Family finally gets chance to say thank you

Wednesday, April 22, 2015

EMS crew meets boy whose life they saved five years ago.... Read more

EMS makes homecoming possible

Wednesday, February 18, 2015

Westlock community rallies around H1N1 patient.... Read more