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Cold Alert Tips

As the temperature drops in the next winter months, please take the necessary precautions to keep your self warm and protected from the freezing elements. Click for more:

Dean Shaddock, Coordinator of Toronto EMS Community Paramedicine shares tips on staying safe this winter. Hide section

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Heavy snow requires smart shovelling techniques

Toronto was recently blanketed with over 15 cm of heavy snow. That led to a sharp increase in 911 calls to Toronto EMS for injuries related to shovelling, including cardiac arrest, chest pain, breathing problems, heart problems and back pain. Click for more:

Snow shovelling is strenuous exercise and can take a toll, but there are some things people can do to protect themselves. EMS Community Paramedicine Coordinator Dean Shaddock demonstrates safe shovelling and offers some tips.

For more information about safe shovelling, visit this page. Hide section

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Bicycle Safety Tips

Toronto Emergency Medical Services has produced a short video on riding your bicycle safely.

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Spring Safety Seatbelt Campaign

The Ontario Provincial Police hosted this year’s safety seatbelt clinic at Yorkdale Mall. Click for more:

This event not only allowed members of the public to come and have their child safety seats properly installed, but also showcased emergency services from across Ontario, working together for public safety. There was a large media turnout for the event, and Toronto EMS along with Peel Region EMS, represented emergency medical services at displays, mock scenarios and child seat safety checks. 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. 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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Snow Shovelling Safety

Tips on staying safe while shovelling snow... Click for more:

Snow Shovelling is great way to help keep yourself 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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Water and Ice Safety Message from Toronto EMS and Toronto Police

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Water and Ice Safety is an important message, especially at this time of year. Even though temperatures have been above seasonal, on occasion there have been rivers and ponds with a thin layer of ice. Walking on or near seemingly frozen water is dangerous. Toronto EMS in partnership with Toronto Police want you to stay safe this winter. Hide section

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EMS Driver Education

TEMS-TV reports on driver training at Toronto Emergency Medical Services... Click for more:

An integral part of education for paramedics is driver education. As part of Toronto EMS’ commitment to safety, all paramedics are required to complete a course at the Toronto EMS skid pad. This course provides paramedics with skills in safely operating an emergency vehicle, and is recognized by the Ministry of Transportation of Ontario. Hide section

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