Back to school tips for bikers and walkers 🚲 Know Your Landmarks: Identify safe houses and landmarks along the route. Teach kids where to go if they need help. #SafetyAwareness #ChildSafety activesaferoutes.ca/resource/safet…

Did You Know: County of Renfrew is the largest county in Ontario with 17 municipalities & an area of 7,645 square KM. It is estimated that the primary response territory is in the excess of 15,000 square KM. Do you know how many paramedic bases are in Renfrew County?

The Paramedics run a number of innovative programs in our community supporting patients in their home such as the Community Paramedic and Remote Patient Monitoring programs. For more information on these visit: renfrewparamedics.ca/mod/page/view.…

Here’s to a safe and happy first day of school! Be aware of increased traffic and pedestrians!

#ThankfulThursday This patient was so thankful for each CP visit they recorded the names of each paramedic who visited them in their home. To learn more on the community paramedicine program visit : renfrewparamedics.ca/mod/page/view.…

DYK: There are a number of specialty teams within the County of Renfrew Paramedics including the SIERRA team which has a specialized skill set for responding to calls in the wilderness. High quality care, anywhere, anytime! renfrewparamedics.ca/mod/page/view.…

Special Operations Paramedicine can be tailored to the hazard & threat patterns that most could affect the community. Renfrew Sierra Team are a great example of bringing paramedic care to pts who are in remote & challenging to access areas.

Paramedics will be participating in the first ever Emergency and Protective Services United event tomorrow (Sept. 7) at the Petawawa Civic Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain (inside the Civic Centre) or Shine. Come on out and cheer them on for this great community fundraiser.

Paramedics will be participating in the first ever Emergency and Protective Services United event tomorrow (Sept. 7) at the Petawawa Civic Centre from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rain (inside the Civic Centre) or Shine. Come on out and cheer them on for this great community fundraiser.

Check out this awesome tour of one of the Renfrew County Ambulances over on TikTok tiktok.com/@thatparamedic…

Air Ambulance Week runs from September 9 to 15. Ornge air ambulance and the Renfrew County Paramedics have a strong partnership, in all seasons. This week we recognize them for all they do to help in emergency situations. To learn more about Ornge visit: ornge.ca

Today is #WorldFirstAidDay! #FirstAid skills are crucial - they can save lives and make all the difference in an #Emergency. Learn or refresh your first aid skills and update your first aid kit to be ready to help when it matters most. #FirstAidSavesLives #BePrepared

Thank you to all who participated and helped organize the first ever Emergency and Protective Services United event in Town of Petawawa over the weekend! County of Renfrew Paramedics participated in this challenging but fun fundraiser, along with numerous other first responders!

Today is World Suicide Prevention day … Did you know Canada has a new Suicide Crisis Line 9-8-8 ? A safe space to talk, 24 hours a day, every day of the year. 988.ca For more info on #WSPD #StarttheConversation visit: iasp.info/WSPD/about/

The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service was proud to support Region of Durham Paramedic Service Community Paramedics by training some of their most experienced staff in Point of Care Ultrasound. Training by Wade MacPherson 🇨🇦 1/3🧵

This is a pilot project in support of the Ontario Government's Ontario Long-Term Care Community Paramedicine in long term care plus (CPLTC+) pilot. 2/3 🧵

It aims to use advanced point of care diagnostics in long term care homes to allow for earlier diagnosis and intervention, with a goal to reduce hospital admissions and strain on the healthcare system. More info: news.ontario.ca/en/release/100… 3/3 🧵

Today, we observe the 23rd anniversary of 9/11 with heavy hearts. We remember and honour the bravery of those who selflessly stood in the face of tragedy. Their memory lives on. #Remembering911

It’s OK to NOT be OK … Visit Renfrew County and District Health Unit for resources available in our area rcdhu.com/healthy-living…

Paramedics from Eastern Ontario are meeting today in County of Renfrew learning and working together. Can you guess where this beautiful spot is?