Public invited to attend EMS Fleet Days

May 26, 2017

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

NORTH ZONE – National Paramedic Services Week (May 28-June 3) honours the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) profession and recognizes the professionals who provide this vital public service. The week also offers an opportunity to better understand the importance of EMS within the healthcare system and our communities.

The week’s national theme is Paramedics: Always In Service.

EMS providers across the province will be celebrating National Paramedic Services Week in a variety of ways. EMS would like to invite the public to five EMS Fleet Days open house events:

Saturday, May 27, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
EMS Station, Spirit River
5020 45 Ave.

Friday, June 2, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.
IGA parking lot, Fairview
10905 101 Ave.

Saturday, June 3, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
EMS Station, Grande Prairie
10710 97 St.

All events will offer interactive ambulance tours and demonstrations of medical equipment.

Please visit the Alberta Health Services (AHS) EMS website for a complete list of events happening across Alberta and follow AHS EMS on X for updates and information.

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. Its mission is to provide a patient-focused, quality health system that is accessible and sustainable for all Albertans.

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For media inquiries, contact:

Amber Bagan, EMT-P
Emergency Medical Services – North Zone
780-513-3046