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SUV baby reunion
 Here’s a story Summer Cohen’s parents will probably tell her every year on her birthday.
When her mother Shari went into labour in July 2007, things didn't exactly go as planned. Click for more:
Instead of delivering their fifth child at Mount Sinai, Shari and her husband only made it from their home in Thornhill to Bathurst and Finch. About half an hour after going into labour, Shari was sure that birth was imminent.
They pulled their SUV on to a side street and called 911. Less than two minutes later, 16 station paramedics Jason Benaim and Carole Smith were on scene - and just a few minutes after that, the baby was born in the back of the car. Hide section
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Toronto EMS Recognises Toronto East General Hospital
 There are many challenges facing healthcare. Toronto EMS, has been working with partners at various levels, to alleviate the pressures on EMS... Click for more:
Chief Bruce Farr presented hospital CEO Rob Devitt and Chief of Emergency Services, Dr. Paul Hanam with a plaque recognising Toronto East General Hospital, for its outstanding contribution towards solutions in prehospital and emergency care. Hide section
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The Toronto EMS 2007 20 minute makeover
 Year after year Toronto EMS employees do their part in the effort to clean up our city... Click for more:
On April 20th, outfitted with garbage bags and work gloves, employees from all levels of Toronto EMS worked their way up and down the sidewalks picking up trash. Please join the effort, and do your part for a cleaner Toronto. Hide section
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Injury Prevention Week - Rail Safety Day
 Toronto Mayor David Miller proclaimed April 23-29 Injury Prevention Week. Toronto EMS is proud to support this proclamation by being a partner in Rail & Road Safety Day... Click for more:
This is the 11th anniversary and over 700 students from grades 3 and 4, will attended a number of safety demonstrations that included exploring emergency vehicles and meeting Toronto EMS Paramedics. Hide section
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Toronto EMS Trains Toronto Police COR Unit
 International Trauma Life Support classes provided for the Toronto Police Services Community Oriented Response unit... Click for more:
On 29 January 2007, Toronto EMS provided members of the Toronto Police Community Oriented Response (COR) unit with training in International Trauma Life Support, to assist them with medical emergencies in the field. TEMS-TV spoke with Sergeant Steve Saddler of the COR unit. Hide section
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“Move Over... Protect Us All” Video Released
 The Toronto Police and other emergency services have released an informational video on moving to the side when an emergency vehicle approaches. TEMS-TV reports... Click for more:
Toronto Police, Toronto EMS, Toronto Fire, and the OPP, have joined together to produce a half hour video and several shorter spots, aimed at the general public. This campaign is to remind everyone to pull over for emergency vehicles, and to give emergency services a wide berth while passing them on scenes.
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Chatham Kent EMS Paramedic Honoured
 The Funeral of Chatham Kent Paramedic Paul Patterson who died in the line of duty... Click for more:
On February 25, 2007, Paramedic Paul Patterson of the Chatham Kent EMS service, died while on duty as a result of a vehicle accident while responding to an emergency call.
Toronto EMS would like to send  our condolences to the family and friends of Paul Patterson in this difficult time.
Paramedics from across Canada and parts of the United States converged on Strathroy Friday March 2, 2007 to pay their respects to this dedicated individual  who lost his life while attempting to save another. An estimated 1600 people came to honour the memory of Chatham  Kent Paramedic Paul Patterson.
Toronto EMS would like to thank all the paramedics who made the effort to honour the line of duty death of Paul Patterson. Hide section
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The Future of EMS in Canada
 The EMS Chiefs of Canada White Paper on the future of EMS in Canada... Click for more:
Bruce Farr, president of the EMS Chiefs of Canada, released a White Paper on the status and future direction of emergency medical services (EMS) in Canada.
The purpose of the White Paper is to outline the direction policy makers must take to develop a comprehensive, effective system of community-based pre-hospital care across Canada. Hide section
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Snow Shovelling Safety
 Tips on staying safe while shovelling snow... Click for more:
Snow Shovelling is great way to help keep your self in shape over the winter months. Toronto EMS would like to remind people with medical conditions or those who lead sedentary lifestyles to be cautious when tackling snow shovelling. Take your time, dress appropriately, and don’t over exert yourself. Hide section
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