May 17, 2024
Events held in conjunction with National Paramedic Services Week
CALGARY – Alberta Health Services’ Emergency Medical Services (AHS EMS) invites media and public to participate in EMS Fleet Day as part of National Paramedic Services Week 2024, which runs May 19 to 25.
EMS Fleet Day will offer interactive ambulance and EMS vehicle tours as well as demonstrations of medical equipment. Public are invited to come out to these family-oriented events to learn more about EMS and the ways we provide care in the community.
Fleet Day details:
Date: Sunday, May 19
Time: 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Location: Southcentre Mall - 100 Anderson Rd. S.E.
This event is being held in celebration of National Paramedic Services Week, which honours the individuals who provide this vital public service. The week also offers an opportunity to better understand the importance of EMS within our healthcare system and our communities. The week’s national theme in 2024 is Help Us Help You.
Visit Paramedic Services Week 2024 for a complete list of events happening across Alberta. Follow AHS EMS on X and Facebook for updates and information.
The public can call 403-955-9606 with any questions about the events.
EMS paramedics in the AHS Calgary Zone respond to more than 164,000 requests for service annually.
Alberta Health Services is the provincial health authority responsible for planning and delivering health supports and services for more than four million adults and children living in Alberta. Our mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans. Our current focus is on reducing emergency department wait times, improving EMS response times, increasing access to surgeries, and improving patient flow.