びびなび : サクラメント : (アメリカ合衆国) Sacramento

City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
==========================================

News Release

June 24, 2025

City of Toronto welcomes 19 Primary Care Paramedics following graduation ceremony

Today, the City of Toronto and Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) Chief Bikram Chawla welcomed 19 new Primary Care Paramedics to the City of Toronto.

The graduates have completed comprehensive orientation and training programs. They join TPS’ dedicated team of professionals who provide exceptional pre-hospital treatment 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to the city’s three million residents.

Becoming a Paramedic requires exceptional dedication, resilience and composure under pressure. TPS’ skilled Paramedics are selected through a demanding recruitment process, with successful applicants bringing diverse skills and experiences to the Service.

Quotes:

“Congratulations to Toronto’s newest class of Paramedics. You will play an invaluable role on the frontlines of Toronto’s emergency services supporting our community. When you’re in an emergency, you simply can’t wait. This new class of graduates is part of the city’s plan to hire 362 more Paramedics over three years so residents can get help faster when they need it most. Thank you for answering the call to protect the health and safety of Torontonians.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow

“Toronto Paramedic Services’ team responds to every emergency medical call with professionalism and care. It’s an honour to welcome today’s graduates to the Service as they join their colleagues in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve in our community.”
– Chief Bikram Chawla, Toronto Paramedic Services

Toronto is home to more than three million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture, innovation and climate action, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit www.toronto.ca or follow us on X at www.x.com/cityoftoronto, on Instagram at www.instagram.com/cityofto or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofto.

- 30 -

Media contact: Dineen Robinson, Toronto Paramedic Services, Dineen.Robinson@toronto.ca

================================================================
You are receiving this email because you are subscribed to receive Toronto News Releases updates.

All City of Toronto news releases are also available on the City's website at www.toronto.ca/home/media-room/news-releases-media-advisories/ .

Do not reply to this email. If you believe that you have received this announcement in error, visit www.toronto.ca/home/social-media/e-updates/unsubscribe/ to be removed from the subscription list.