County of Renfrew Paramedic Service

04/16/2026

We’re grateful to receive messages like this from our community. Thank you for recognizing the dedication, skill and compassion our paramedics bring to every call.

04/15/2026

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04/15/2026

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04/15/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week runs April 12 to 18, 2026.

Behind every call is a calm, steady voice helping guide people through some of their most difficult moments. They are the first point of contact in an emergency, gathering critical information and ensuring help gets where it is needed, when it is needed.

Ambulance Communications Officer Tom processes incoming calls and coordinates emergency response, serving as a critical link between the public and paramedic crews. Their work, like that of their colleagues, is essential to every call we respond to.

County of Renfrew Paramedics is proud to recognize the vital role Ambulance Communications Officers play in keeping our communities safe. Their work may not always be seen, but it is felt on every call.

Thank you for everything you do.

04/14/2026

After 22 years of dedicated service, County of Renfrew Paramedics is saying thank you to Paul Mahony.

Paul has made the decision to retire, closing out a long and meaningful career serving the residents of Renfrew County.

Throughout his time with the service, Paul built strong friendships, supported his colleagues, and brought a sense of camaraderie to every shift. Whether it was responding to calls or sharing a homemade meal between them, he helped make the workplace feel like a team.

His contributions to the service and the community have not gone unnoticed, and his presence will be greatly missed.

County of Renfrew Paramedics thanks Paul for his years of service and wishes him all the best in his retirement.

04/13/2026

🌍 From the UK to Renfrew County

“Why should someone be a paramedic in Renfrew County?”

That’s the question County of Renfrew Paramedic Dan asked Lara, a visiting paramedic from the UK during her three-week placement.

Her answer speaks to what makes this service unique.

From responding to frontline calls to shadowing dispatch, participating in training, and collaborating through MESA, Lara experienced the full scope of rural paramedicine.

💬 “If you want to understand rural paramedicine, this is an excellent area.”

She highlighted the strong focus on community paramedicine, working closely with healthcare partners, and supporting patients at home whenever possible.
Experiences like this bring valuable perspective and shared learning showing how paramedicine continues to evolve both here in Renfrew County and abroad.

Thank you, Lara, for visiting; we wish you all the best in your paramedic career.

04/12/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week runs April 12 to18, 2026.

Ambulance Communications Officers work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments, supporting both callers in distress and the crews responding to emergencies. Their ability to stay calm, focused, and professional makes a difference every single day.

Erin supports the communications team and helps ensure calls are managed efficiently, providing leadership in a critical part of the emergency response system.

County of Renfrew Paramedics is proud to work alongside such dedicated professionals.

Thank you for everything you do.