Sudbury Paramedic Association

06/03/2026

June is PTSD Awareness Month - and together, we can break the stigma.

Post‑traumatic stress disorder affects first responders at twice the rate of any other profession.

Supporting mental health in public safety is essential.

Join us on Saturday, June 27, 2026, for the Greater Sudbury Police Service’s annual PTSD Awareness Walk, hosted by our Blue Balance Wellness Committee.

🕛 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM (Registration opens at 10:45 AM)
📍 Start: Grace Hartman Amphitheatre (900 Paris St.)
➡️ Finish: Canadian Forces Armory (333 Riverside Dr.)

Participation is free for current and retired first responders, emergency personnel, and mental health professionals.
The first 100 members of the public can register for $10, with all proceeds supporting Wounded Warriors Canada and their culturally informed mental‑health programs for trauma‑exposed professionals and families.

Our mission: raise awareness, spark meaningful conversations, and stand united against the stigma surrounding PTSD.

Register or learn more:
https://trellis.org/4th-annual-greater-sudbury-ptsd-awareness-walk

06/01/2026

💜 June is PTSD Awareness Month 💜

This is a glimpse into a reality many first responders know well. While a cardiac arrest may not always be the most traumatic call, it’s something paramedics face regularly — and moments like these can still stay with you.

PTSD doesn’t look the same for everyone. It can show up in different ways, at different times, and often when you least expect it.

In a profession where difficult calls are part of the job, it’s important to remember: struggling doesn’t have to be. Reaching out early, talking to someone, and supporting one another can make all the difference.

To our paramedics, police, firefighters, hospital staff, and all support personnel — we see you, and we stand with you.

05/30/2026

🚴‍♀️💗 Sudbury Paramedics are teaming up against breast cancer!

This Friday, June 5, our team will be climbing aboard the MEGABike to help raise funds and awareness in support of those affected by breast cancer. This cause touches the lives of so many people in our community, including our own friends, family members, colleagues, and patients.

Every donation, big or small, helps support vital breast cancer research, patient programs, and services that make a real difference in people’s lives.

Please consider supporting our ride and helping us reach our fundraising goal. Together, we can pedal toward a future without breast cancer.

💗 Donate today and help us make every kilometre count!

Click here ➡️ https://bcsc.akaraisin.com/ui/megabike2026/t/df9f6b6b0e8c48fab3b9691b44fb6973

Support Our Efforts For Breast Cancer Canada The Sudbury Paramedics team is proud to ride the MEGABike on June 5 in support of Breast Cancer Canada! This cause

05/24/2026

🚑 That’s a wrap on Paramedic Week 🚑

As the week comes to a close, we want to extend a sincere thank you to all of our partners and supporters who helped make it such a success. Your support allowed us to celebrate the people behind the uniform in a meaningful way.

This week was truly enjoyed by our staff — a chance to connect, reflect, and recognize the work that’s done every day across our service.

Paramedicine can often be a thankless job, with long hours, tough calls, and work that happens quietly behind the scenes. But this week gave us the opportunity to pause and appreciate the dedication, compassion, and resilience our teams bring to the community each and every day.

To all of our paramedics, EVTs, and support staff — thank you for everything you do.

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05/24/2026

🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️ From the truck to the track 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♀️

Some of our incredible medics traded their uniforms for running shoes today at the Sudbury Rocks Run!

From 10KM to 21KM to the full 42KM marathon — this crew showed the same dedication, resilience, and determination we see on shift every day.

We’re proud to see our team supporting their health, pushing their limits, and representing Sudbury EMS out in the community.

Way to go to everyone who ran — that’s no small feat! 👏💛

05/24/2026

GREATER SUDBURY CELEBRATES PARAMEDIC SERVICES WEEK

It’s Paramedic Services Week and on May 19, Greater Sudbury recognized and celebrated the dedicated paramedics who serve the community.

Gino St. Jean, who is now retired, said he started in 1989 and has seen paramedicine evolve through the years.

“When I started, we had oxygen and a blanket,” St. Jean said.

“Then it progressed forward to a defibrillator (and) being able to give some medication. And then up to today, doing cardioversion, intubation, IVs and a plethora of medication and other things that we can do to help people stay at home rather than always going to the (emergency department).

While he said there were “ups and downs” in his years of service, one thing stayed the same.

“The best moments were making a difference and taking care of people,” St. Jean said.

Jorja Weicker, who is new to the profession, said he just wants to be working in the field helping people.

“Doing what I can to help everybody at what they would consider the worst points in their lives,” Weicker said.

“I consider it an honour and a privilege to be able to do that for them.”

ABOUT 35,000 CALLS IN SUDBURY A YEAR

The theme for this year’s week is ‘Better Care Starts Here.’

Aaron Archibald, the city’s chief of paramedic services, said they handle about 35,000 calls a year.

“We’ll have upwards of anywhere between 1,500 to 2,000 patients rostered in our community paramedic program,” Archibald said.

“So we’re doing everything from offering clinics to shelters, integrated into housing units.”

With the 10 new hires sworn in at a May 19 ceremony, Greater Sudbury now has around 200 people working in paramedic services.

While staffing levels are stable right now, Archibald said recruitment and retention continue to be a challenge.

Especially knowing that the population is growing but also aging rapidly in the community.

“We work very closely with our community colleges and partners here to ensure that once we hire new staff, they’re onboarded and are committed,” he said.

“Hopefully they will make Sudbury their home.”

City council has also voted to fund an advanced care paramedic program. Archibald said 11 staff will graduate this fall through the partnership with College Boreal.

By: Lyndsay Aelick
CTV News

05/24/2026

🚑With then end of Paramedic week, we wanted to share with you some stats from the last 12 months!

🚨Paramedics responded to nearly 200 cardiac arrests treated by paramedics last year. Seconds save lives.

🦵 10+ dislocated knees realigned to reduce pain and injury.

🚨 750 crashes a year. 60 a month. 15 a week. Paramedics are there when it matters most.

⚡ 80 serious heart attacks (STEMIs) identified early using ECGs.

🚑 Every day, paramedics respond to 6 calls for breathing difficulty, providing urgent care when air feels out of reach.

🚑 The Gator is deployed more than 20 times each year, reaching patients in rugged areas where traditional ambulances can’t go.

05/23/2026

🚑 Going where the ambulance can’t 🚑

Our Gator is built for the calls that don’t come with easy access. When patients are off the beaten path, this off-road vehicle allows our teams to reach them safely and efficiently.

Operated by our EVTs, the Gator plays a key role in navigating challenging terrain and assisting with patient extrication when time and access matter most.

Because no matter where you are, we’ll find a way to get there.

05/23/2026

🎨🏃‍♂️ Sudbury EMS Colour Run 2026 🏃‍♀️🎨

What a day! Our Colour Run brought together staff, friends, and families for a fun, high-energy event filled with laughs, colour, and community spirit.

From start to finish, it was all about stepping away from the day-to-day, connecting with each other, and enjoying time together outside of the uniform.

Moments like these remind us that behind every shift is a strong, supportive team — and the families who stand with us.

Thanks to everyone who came out and made today such a success! 💛

02/11/2026

Ready to freeze for a good reason? 🧊🥶

Join the Sudbury Polar-Medics team or donate to support Special Olympics at the Sudbury Polar Plunge—March 7, Ramsey Lake! ❄️

👉 https://soopolarplunge.crowdchange.ca/127809/team/72770