Paramedics News

Kingston, ON – A survey of Frontenac Paramedics reveals that virtually every one of them has experienced some form of violence or abuse while on the job.
65 percent have been physically assaulted
18 percent have been sexually assaulted
45 percent have been sexually harassed
75 percent have been exposed to physical intimidation
100 percent have been verbally abused
Paramedics variously report being slapped, punched, kicked, bitten, spit upon,...
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Frontenac Paramedics Dave Doran, Ingmar Freitag, Jason Kervin, and Jeremie Hurtubise are among 274 Ontario paramedics to receive the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal this year.
The award is presented to paramedics who have provided the highest quality of care for at least 20 years. Recipients who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry, and efficiency, are nominated by an advisory...
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The Neighbours Saving Neighbours (NSN) volunteer responder system for cardiac arrest goes live at 8 am on Friday, September 1.
NSN is the pilot program and research project that puts automated external defibrillators (AEDs) into the trained hands of volunteer citizen responders across rural areas of Frontenac County. When the system goes live for the first time on Friday, more than 60 trained volunteer responders across Frontenac become available to attend and begin CPR...
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A contingent of Frontenac Paramedics made a group blood donation at Canadian Blood Services in Kingston, August 30.   Paramedics compete against other emergency services system partners again this summer in the Sirens for Life blood donation drive. Having a robust supply of donated blood and blood products at the ready in our region absolutely makes a life-saving difference. Visit www.blood.ca to learn how you can donate, too.   Did you know that paramedics...
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UPDATE 31 AUG, 2023: We have recruited the necessary volunteers. Recruitment is now closed. Thank you for your interest. 
 
Frontenac Paramedics seeks volunteers to represent patients and their families on a routine working group exercise to examine the management and administration of medication. It's all about ensuring that Frontenac Paramedics continue to handle medication for patients as safely as possible and according to the highest professional standard.
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