Please don't be scared! Starting today you may see our
#Paramedics
wearing these new reusable respirators when responding to calls. These will reduce the amount of disposable
#PPE
used. They will continue to allow are
#Paramedics
to stay safe, while they delivering patient care.
Thanks to
@dillonsdistills
who today supplied us with our first order of liquid
#handsanitizer
. Things like this are essential for staff safety. The continued community support for our
#Paramedics
is incredible. Thank you for keeping us in your thoughts
#HamOnt
and
#Dillions
5 years ago today at approximately 9:50am
#HamOnt
Solider
#NathanCirillo
lost his life standing sentry in
#Ottawa
. Today please take a moment to remember Nathan & all
#Canadian
military members who have made the ultimate sacrifice defending this Nation & the freedoms we all enjoy
#HamOnt
please join us in thanking all our
@HPS_Paramedics
for their hard work today in Hamilton. Multiple times today they walked, sometimes blocks to get to patients when roads were blocked & un drivable. Thank you all for helping deliver care today in these winter conditions.
Our incredible
#Paramedics
cont. to deliver outstanding prehospital care through this evolving COVID19. If you see them out & about give them a wave and say thanks. And from all us at
@HPS_Paramedics
thanks to all our Paramedics, logistics team, schedulers for your amazing work!
Last night
@HPS_Paramedics
#Paramedic
Marilyn signed off for the last time after 32 years of service to in
@cityofhamilton
. Marilyn, we wish you the best, know you wonโt be a stranger & thank you for your infectious happiness & dedicated service. You will be missed by all. Enjoy!
Thanks
@OutfrontMediaEh
for putting up this
#Paramedic
appreciation submission, Linc/UpperOttawa. Right outside our Limeridge station. And
#ThankYou
#HamOnt
for the amazing & continued community support for our staff, as they continue to work to keep
#Hamilton
safe & cared for.
Shout out to the people who are getting us all moving again! Hundreds of
@cityofhamilton
operators have been getting roadways clear for over 24hrs now! They helped Paramedics get to patients & yesterday get patients out, by responding to clear roadways to get us moving!
#ThankYou
Congratulations Superintendent Katie on your retirement after 40 years of Service as a Paramedic and mentor. Enjoy your retirement, your proud daughters (Paramedics with
@torontoparamediics
and
@niagaramedics
) will carry on your great work. Thank you for your service.
@HPS_Paramedics
got wind that Fiona had to cancel her 10th Birthday party due to
#COVID
ใผ19. So some of our staff volunteered their time to stop in and sing!
#HappyBirthday
Fiona ๐ฅณ, from all of us & thanks for practicing
#SocialDistancing
Last night in
#Hamilton
someone called
#911
to report someone stabbed multiple times. Only it was a prank call. 2 Ambulances 2 Superintendents 9 Police cars. This jeopardizes the lives of those who need us and puts responders at risk while responding quickly.
#notfunny
#dontdoit
Congratulations on your retirement Supt. and Advanced Care Paramedic Tony Filice. Thank you for your 35 years of service to
#Hamilton
. You filled many rolls as mentor, leader & friend. We wish you luck in your new roll as Paramedic Chief w/ Christian Island Paramedic Service
Please use
#911
for
#emergencies
. Do not call 911 to complain out
#AMBERAlert
. You could be delaying someone in an emergency the assistance they need.
The training is complete, the kit is put together & our Infectious Disease Paramedic (IDP Team) will begin deployment at 0700 hrs tomorrow morning. The team will enhance our
#COVID19
response in
#HamOnt
supporting the great work our frontline
#Paramedics
do daily.
#bestcare
After 46 yrs of service, Joe is retiring!
Starting in 1977 w/ Fleetwood Ambulance. Joe strived to put โfunโ in every aspect of his day. His true calling is with the Community Paramedic seniors. Your years of service & dedication will be remembered. Thank you for your service!
And....they are off!
#Paramedics
Jason & Tyler were the first Infectious Disease Paramedic (IDP) crew deployed this morning into service. Our IDP team will be augmenting the great work our Paramedics have already been doing to battle
#COVID19
in
#HamOnt
#StrongerTogether
Our
#Paramedics
continue to work tirelessly to responding to 911 calls for service. Dispatches need to ask COVID Screening questions, so a Paramedic can protect themselves; so that after they help you, they can help others. Please provide as much accurate information as possible
After 45 years of service, Mike is retiring.
He has been an active mentor, preceptor, & trainer throughout his career earning the EMS Exemplary Service 40-year bar in 2019.
Your years of service & dedication to your patients, coworkers & community will forever be remembered.
To all our
#paramedics
#policeofficers
&
#firefighters
that are away from their loved ones, families and the comfort of home this
#ChristmasDay
thank you all for keeping us safe, & our visitors safe. & to our community partners in the hospitals & ER's, Nurses, Doctors & staff.
Congratulations on your retirement Chris. Over 34 yes you have made a difference in so many lives. You have contributed to Provincial education, standards and the future of Paramedicine. Thank you for your service and enjoy your family, friends and those grand kids
After serving the residents and visitors to
@cityofhamilton
for over 33 years
@HPS_Paramedics
Tony signed off for the last time! Tony also gave back to the
#HamOnt
@HamJrBulldogs
as head trainer. Tony was part of many programs most recently helping with our COVID19 response.
Sending our thoughts & prayers to the family & loved ones of Constable Grzegorz Pierzchala of the
@OPP_News
, whoโs life was tragically taken while serving his community this afternoon. As well as his fellow officers as they mourn.
#RestEasy
#ThankYouForYourService
Want to mention this young man. &, celebrate the many others like him. I asked to take his picture & he said "Oh, I'm not a HCW"... "Perfect" was my response. There are thousands on nonHCW's on
#teamvaccine
#Teamhamilton
the support logistics, IT, calls, etc. Thank You
#TEAM
!
Tonight
@HPS_Paramedics
crews responded with
@HamiltonFireDep
&
@HamiltonPolice
to challenging call with multiple patients. A total of 13 people were rescued & transported to hospital through teamwork. Great work to all involved. Our thoughts remain with the family tonight.
Congratulations! Donna started in '87 w/ Fleetwood Ambulance then worked at Flamborough Ambulance before the
@cityofhamilton
amalgamation in 2000. Donnaโs passion of teaching lead to her passing on knowledge to many students (me included). She also taught the original IV program
Our thoughts continue to be with family, friends, colleagues of ACO & Paramedic Laura Grant who was tragically killed yesterday. Laura was a friend, mentor and friendly voice to many, including many of us in Hamilton. RIP Laura and thank you for you service to the community.
We are encouraging residents to call an ambulance only in an emergency situation, and to seek other health services for less urgent needs. Such as, urgent care centers or walk in clinics. You can also call telehealth @ 1-866-797-0000 Learn More @
#HamOnt
Sadly, continue to hear stories from 911 centers reporting complaints about the
#AmberAlert
that ended in tragedy last night. These alerts help police & others out on the roads like
#Paramedics
informed & on the lookout. Tying up 911 lines to complain takes time away from tips.
Today
@mcsander1
recognized Advanced Care Paramedic Steve with a Certificate & a Chiefs coin for an act of conspicuous bravery last month when he saved the life of a person in crisis. Steve said โit was just instinctโ. Congratulations on your award & great work!!
Here you go Elizabeth! Not only was Elizabeth over the moon about getting her
#COVID
#Vaccine
but she was excited for everyone especially her granddaughter & family to see it. Vaccine delivery continues at mobile sites with
#HamiltonHealthPartners
and
#TeamVaccine
across
#HamOnt
Thank you 2 all our
#Hamilton
#Paramedic
crews who have worked hard over the past few days in some very challenging weather conditions. Responding to
#911
calls safely, efficiently & taking care of all. Weather still hazardous, please stay safe everyone, we're here if ya need us!
We have contacted
@NoradSanta
& requested that he makes contact with our
@ONThealth
#Ambulance
communications officers when he enters
#Hamilton
#airspace
Just in case
@Ornge
is in the area or our crews need some help getting to hospital in the snow tonight from rudolph.
Our thoughts & prayers continue to be with the injured officers & all our partners at the
@HamiltonPolice
affected by this unthinkable and senseless act of violence. Wishing all a speedy recovery, we are here for you all.
#HamOnt
Tragedy across our region. As we learn the active phase of this incident has come to an end please keep the family, friends & loved ones of all those affected in your thoughts. And, join us in sending strength to those that responded, worked to save lives & resolve todays events.
Happy
#ParamedicServicesWeek
to our
#Hamilton
Paramedics! Your passion, dedication & commitment to the communities safety & well being is unmatched as you continue to deliver world class prehospital care to our residents & visitors.
#ThankYou
for all you do!
#HappyWomensDay2020
! Did you know that over 50%
@HPS_Paramedics
are women?
#truestory
and we are proud of it! And all the amazing prehospital work they do everyday, keeping the residents and visitors to
#HamOnt
safe & cared for. Great work ladies, today we celebrate you!๐๐
Sending our thoughtโs to all those affected by the tragic collision north of Wawa today involving an Ambulance. Sending strength to the injured
#Paramedics
as one contโs to fight for their life. To their colleagues, co-workers & friends,
#ReachOut
, we are all here to support!
Proud parents! Excited daughter!
#Paramedic
Sarah had the surprise honour of vaccinating both her parents today at one of our vaccine
#clinics
in
#HamOnt
. Living in one of
#Hamilton
โs hotspots they were excited to get their vaccines today.
April 1st will bring some "puzzling" epaulettes to our shoulders! April is
#Autism
awareness month, and
@HPS_Paramedics
will once again be wearing their puzzle pieces to show support for those w/ or caring for someone with
#ASD
#AutismAwareness
@HPS_Paramedics
Hugh Hart signing off today after 44 years of serving the city
#HamOnt
&
@CityofBrantford
with
@BrantParamedics
. Thank you for your dedicated service to the communities you served & congratulations on your much deserved retirement!
Paramedics Sarah & Angela were the first crew to receive a
#Naloxone
kit when we went live yesterday morning. Sarah & her partner last night became the first to distribute a kit along with some harm reduction and overdose prevention education. Great Job ladies!
#paramediccare
Thank you to Cassell Manufacturing President Jack Cassell who stopped by one of our
#Paramedic
stations today to donated several boxes of N95 Respirators. These are an essential part of a Paramedics "Personal Protective Equipment"
#ThisIsHamilton
#StrongerTogether
#ThankYou
Special
#shoutout
to all of our
#PARAMEDICS
working today and tonight that are away from family and loved ones this
#FamilyDay
. They are out in the snow keeping
#HamOnt
residents and visitor safe. Thank you for all you do everyday in
#Hamilton
Congratulations!
#Hamilton
Please welcome the newest
#Paramedics
to join
@HPS_Paramedics
It's a long journey, 2 years of college, interviews and training. We are glad to have such a great group starting work in the community.
Today,
@HPS_Paramedics
Tyler along with friends and family who helped fundraiser with him, presented
@STJOESHAMILTON
with a cheque for over 10K to support mental health and addictions. Amazing work everyone and thanks to all who supported this important cause w/ us.
Sending our thoughts, prayers, and our strength to our colleagues
@TorontoPolice
Service as we learn of the tragic loss of Constable Andrew Hong who made the ultimate sacrifice today while serving the community.
#RestEasy
thank you for your service.
Congratulations to this group. Day 1 of orientation. Our first of 4 recruit classes. After lots of hard work this will be the first group of 2019 recruits to hit the road. All are excited to be serving the
#Hamont
community so please join us in welcoming them to
@HPS_Paramedics
โNurses like Larissa are an integral part of our day to day routine as paramedics. Thank you to all Hamilton nurses for their excellence in patient care & their dedication to a job well done. We couldnโt do it without you!โ - Anais HPS Paramedic
#HamOnt
#InternationalNursesDay
A year ago one of our crews
#Paramedics
Lavell &
@acpdaveyt
had the exciting job of bringing this cutie into the world (Lavells 1st delivery). Today they got to meet her (again) at her 1st birthday party with her family. ๐ Thank you for having us.
Today marks the start of our COVID-19 vaccination mobile clinics taking place in long-term care and high-risk retirement homes across Hamilton.ย We will be visiting 37 homes and approx. 4900 residents in total over the next 8 days - we are very excited!
#HamOnt
Day 1! Today we welcome 37 new
#Paramedics
to our team. They will be completing orientation over the the coming weeks and are looking forward to serving the residents & visitors of the
@cityofhamilton
with world class prehospital care. Welcome aboard!
Our thoughts & prayers continue to be with the Patel family and our brothers & sisters
@HamiltonPolice
. Pank was a fantastic officer, he had a smile for everyone, & will be fondly remembered by all of us
@HPS_Paramedics
#RIP
thank you for your service to the
#hamont
community.
Today Stn. 10 got a surprise visit from our friends
@mch_childrens
. We have no words! The hand written words of encouragement, thanks & support.. absolutely amazing.
#ThankYou
so much for your support & everything you are doing to support the
#HamOnt
community.
#StrongerTogether
Paramedic Matthew is the recipient of the
inaugural January 2022 HEART Award! His
collegiality, situational perception, and unwavering kindness and compassion align with Hamilton Paramedic Service core philosophies. Please join us in congratulating Matthew.
Today Elsa 100 year old Elsa received her 1st covid vaccine from
@HPS_Paramedics
#Paramedic
Lindsay at one of 5 clinics we are staffing with our
#HamiltonHealthPartners
as we continue to deliver vaccines to those 85+ today.
Hey
#Hamilton
! Its national
#911telecommunicators
week. These are the first people you speak to in an
#Emergency
. They ensure the right
#FirstResponders
are sent to help. They can also assist you over the phone with things that could help you save a life like CPR.
Congratulations to Superintendent Len, whoโs retiring from
@HPS_Paramedics
to continue his career w/
@cityofnorthbay
Congratulations Len on your many accomplishments & contributions to
#HamOnt
. And your service to the community. Enjoy being back up North!
We continue to urge the public to โmake the right callโ, not to call 9-1-1 for conditions that do not require an ambulance response this long weekend. Celebrate the long weekend safely and avoid risky behaviours that could lead to injury and 911 calls.
Yesterday
@HPS_Paramedics
graciously accepted a cheque for 20k dollars from
@FirehouseSubs
Public Safety Foundation that will be used to form a
#Paramedic
Bike Unit. This will help enhance public safety & community engagement initiatives. Visit for more!
Tips for shoveling:
1. Stretch before you
2. Dress appropriately w/ the
3. Right Footwear
4. Go Slow, do sections and
5. Take Breaks
6. Lift/Move small amounts @ a time &
7. Be a good neighbor and help those whose can't clear snow. Last
8. Listen to your body STOP if you need.
Glad to hear that the injured
#HamOnt
@HamiltonFireDep
#firefighter
status has been upgraded. Our thoughts continue to be with his family, friends, and our fellow fellow first responders.
@HPS_Paramedics
thinking about all involved this afternoon & we continue to keep our 3 friends, colleagues & partners at
@HamiltonPolice
injured this afternoon in our thoughts, as we wish all a speedy recovery. Sending strength to their families & our brothers & sisters in blue.
Last night
@McMasterSports
honoured and reunited
#HamOnt
's
@HPS_Paramedics
Derek, Spencer & Jason with baseball coach Ray Rutgers in a special ceremony for their role in saving Ray's life. Thanks to all who attended. And, great job to all who assisted Ray that day!
โ911 what is your emergency?โ A question no one wants to hear. However these calm, compassionate voices are the first, first responders youโll hear. They get you the right help en route & can guide you through lifesaving measures before we arrive itโs
#911
#telecommunicationsweek