All staff re paul raftis accepts interim leadership assignment september 2016. View paul raftis profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Paul raftis, chief emergency medical services 4330 dufferin street toronto, ontario m3h 5r9 tel. The toronto paramedic services wants everyone in toronto to make the right call and is launching a public information campaign, make the right call. Paul raftis toronto emergency medical services chief over the last few years, we have witnessed the ability of community paramedicine programs in ontario and beyond to leverage the talent of skilled paramedics to deliver better patient and system outcomes. Oct 01, 2014 our new name, toronto paramedic services best represents all of our dedicated people and the evolution in the variety of skilled disciplines that has created one of the worlds leading pre. Last friday, embattled ems chief paul raftis chose to reassure staff that all is sunshine and rainbows in his domain in a manner easily characterized by the above. A toronto firefighter who went missing last week while skiing in wilmington, n. Ford wants city to seek funds from province for ice storm.
Centre cacc, or land ambulance dispatch centre for the middlesexlondon emergency medical services authority mlems as well as six other counties. City not doing enough to support paramedics, says ombudsman. This fast paced environment keeps me engaged, and my skills sharp. Some ems workers say that their work conditions are putting the public at risk, whereas chief paul raftis blames the strife on union issues. Mar, 2012 a coroners inquest into the case of jim hearst, who died while waiting for an ambulance during the 2009 civic workers strike, concluded tuesday with a slate of 29 recommendations aimed at. Toronto emergency medical services ems is the statutory emergency medical services provider for the city of toronto, ontario, canada ems is the statutory emergency. See photos, tips, similar places specials, and more at toronto ems station 27 government building in toronto, on foursquare uses cookies to provide you with an optimal experience, to personalize ads that you may see, and to help advertisers measure the results of their ad campaigns. Torontocity officials are tallying how much it has cost taxpayers to battle the massive ice storm. Emergency medical services gives credit to average torontonians whove helped save people in distress. A lot of people simply see ems, and i can tell you, ive been on emergency calls myself, and had an elderly lady say to me, now son, why is there elvis on your shoulder, ems chief paul raftis. The horrific van attack on yonge street that left 10 dead and 16 injured served as the ultimate test for how toronto s emergency crews respond to a mass casualty event. Toronto emergency medical services ems is the statutory emergency medical services provider for the city of toronto, ontario, canada.
Toronto paramedic services deputy chief leo tsang thanks his team. Hearst inquest jury delivers 29 recommendations to avoid. View bruce farrs profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. The head of toronto s ems, paul raftis, has brutally intimate familiarity with the fact that time is brain in stroke patients. An n u al re p or t national association of ems physicians. Toronto ems chief paul raftis presented dershko, guizzo, and toliver with stork pins, an honor paramedics and emergency medical dispatchers receive after assisting in the delivery of a baby. I was hesitant when directed to do this, said rivera, emd, toronto emergency medical services tems, in. Norman rivera shys away from questions focusing on his contributions to dispatch, although they must be signficant considering the 2014 communicator of the year award he received for his efforts. The ottawa paramedic service disputes a provincial report that found paramedics from neighbouring municipalities are spending more time responding to calls in the capital because of an overall. He wishes his current team the best of success in this video and welcomes new, acting chief of toronto paramedic services, gord mceachen to his new leadership role at toronto paramedic services.
They can capture an organizations attitude to taxpayers in an instant, at the same time defining it at the. But he said some of the suggestions have been implemented. Toronto paramedic services protects and improves the quality of life in toronto by providing superior and compassionate prehospital and outofhospital. Toronto paramedic services formerly toronto ems linkedin. Team the journal of emergency dispatch the iaed journal. Exceptional assistance awards were handed out by toronto emergency medical services ems on may 2. Toronto paramedic services deputy chief leo tsang thanks his. Emergency medical services phone directory city of toronto. Were in a war with the fire department national post.
On july 2014, chief paul raftis announced that as part of a rebranding effort, toronto ems will change its name to. I am pleased to be included in the steering committee, while the association is ably represented on the working group by chiefs dan mccormick rural, andrew robert urban and paul raftis toronto. Toronto ems paramedic graduation class of february 2014, presented a cheque to the mikey network for the installation of a mikey. Torontos ems community medicine program provides education and health. Norm rivera, an emergency medical dispatcher emd for toronto. Toronto emergency medical services established 1975 headquarters toronto, on. Paul raftis chief toronto emergency medical services dr. Chief bruce farr announced, tuesday, that the current deputy chief, paul raftis, will be appointed chief of toronto. Toronto ems chief paul raftis said he hasnt had the opportunity to study the recommendations in detail. Chief paul raftis january 2016 message to the staff. Resource hospitals advocate illinois masonic medical center.
Five ttc employees were honoured for providing cpr and lifesaving medical care. Toronto paramedic services wikipedias toronto paramedic. Paul raftis toronto emergency medical services chief. Toronto ems community paramedics treat and assess more than 700 patients a year and that does not even scratch the service of the medical need in the community. Paul raftis, chief, toronto paramedic services youtube. Mayor rob ford is calling for a special council meeting jan. These letters come after new chief paul raftis and other ems management have. Building relationships through collaboration ontario association.
At the meeting, ttc staff provided ems staff with an analysis of subway calls requiring ems attendance for 2006. Jul 16, 2011 toronto ems chief paul raftis says the need for ambulance services will rise exponentially in the coming years as the citys population ages, placing a heightened burden on the already overtaxed. A joint meeting was held on friday, march 9, 2007 between rick cornacchia and paul millett from ttc and paul raftis, norm lambert and gary thorne from ems. Barrie police and the county of simcoe are service partners to the city of barrie.
Ems chief reassures staff not taxpayers toronto sun. Toronto ems academic dictionaries and encyclopedias. Toronto ems now operates under the citys emergency medical services division. A letter to toronto paramedic ken horton from ems commander. Emds have a wide range of skill sets, and often provide callers with the medical. Sergeant paul theriault gathered a small group of mentalhealth professionals and fellow toronto police officers in a conference room at police. Toronto paramedic services, formerly known as toronto ems, is the statutory emergency medical services provider for the city of toronto, ontario, canada. The purpose of this educational campaign is to inform our residents about the many different healthcare options available to them, depending on their medical emergency, said paramedic services chief paul raftis. Ottawa paramedics dispute damning dispatch report cbc news.
The service is operated directly as a branch of the municipal government as an independent, thirdservice option provider, which means that the service is funded by the municipal tax base, and operates in much the same manner as any other. Paul andrew raftis is employed with city of toronto, registered with ontario treasury board. Toronto s subway system, the ttc will remain safer for sick passengers as a pilot program using paramedics will continue. Chief paul raftis is leaving toronto paramedic services on january 16 to lead the city of torontos shelter support and housing division. Toronto ems station 36 339 queens quay west lower spadina avenue toronto ems station 33 760 dovercourt road bloor street west toronto ems station 34 674 markham st. Torontos subway pilot paramedic program is a success. Additional police and emergency service will be required to serve. The service is operated directly as a branch of the municipal government as an independent, thirdservice option provider, which means that the service is funded by the municipal tax base, and operates in much the same manner as any other municipal department. The program utilized paramedics at the bloor subway station on weekdays. The service is operated directly as a branch of the municipal government as an independent, thirdservice option provider, which means that the service is funded by the.
On july 2014, chief paul raftis announced that as part of a rebranding effort, toronto ems will change its name to toronto paramedic services. Starting as a paramedic, he rose quickly in the service, assuming roles of increased leadership in the organization. As the voice of paramedic leadership in ontario, oapc promotes a culture of change surrounding paramedicine that is guided by evidencebased decisionmaking and seeks. Toronto public services week, emergency medical dispatcher aneki nissan. The city of toronto ems has announced their new chief. The untold perils of toronto policing the globe and mail. As an emergency medical dispatcher, he is the first contact for help. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover paul s connections and jobs at similar companies. Looking at ems into the future, were going to need to deal with the rising call demand. Inquest into case of man who died waiting for ambulance releases training and safety recommendations jim hearst, 59, died of a heart attack after paramedics delayed their response because of. Raptors host annual first responders awareness night toronto.
Superintendent john tanouye, 41 division unit commander, joined toronto paramedic services chief paul raftis in presenting the award to jones. Toronto paramedic services new deputy chiefs ontario. There will be a formal ceremony with mpp cheri di novo, toronto city councillor kristyn wongtam, toronto ems chief paul raftis and various other politicians and ems dignitaries. Toronto paramedic services chief paul raftis and toronto fire chief jim.
Toronto paramedic services wikimili, the best wikipedia reader. The repatriation guide is the result of a collaborative effort between ccso and the. The initiative includes ems and seeks to improve service. This new funding will allow us to increase our community outreach in this important and growing area of health care. Chief of toronto ems, paul raftis, presented the idi toronto public heroes recognition to jacklyn whey to acknowledge her outstanding. Paul charbonneau president, country of frontenac paramedic services paul raftis vice president, toronto ems darren sandbeck past president, alberta health services michel chretien treasurer, prescottrussell matt crossman secretary, island ems kelly nash, executive director. Toronto ems paramedic graduates donate a mikey the mikey. Paramedics used a mannequin to demonstrate the maneuver they used to. Other stakeholders include senior government civil. Search 21 emergency dispatcher jobs now available in toronto, on on, the worlds largest job site.
The position title is general manager shelter housing support. The journal of emergency dispatch the iaed journal. Toronto ems chief paul raftis says the need for ambulance services will rise exponentially in the coming years as the citys population ages, placing a heightened burden on the already overtaxed. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover paul s connections and. The city of toronto paramedic services is the statutory emergency medical services provider in. Paramedics used a mannequin to demonstrate the maneuver they used to free the babys head for a prompt delivery. In the communications centre where we have implemented improved computeraided dispatch technology and processes with further upgrades. Emergency dispatcher jobs in toronto, on with salaries. They, along with the barrie fire and emergency service, provide emergency services throughout barrie and simcoe county 247. Inquest into case of toronto man jim hearst, who died. Toronto ems chief paul raftis says the need for ambulance services will rise exponentially in the coming years as the citys population ages, placing a heightened burden on the already overtaxed healthcare system. California fire chiefs association emergency medical service. Staff response to commission inquiry emergency services. Although aeds are simple for any bystander to use, in this case it was people who had taken training through our toronto ems safe city program, says toronto ems chief paul raftis.
Working in emergency services is rewarding and ever changing. During the media launch, after the opening remarks by mpp cheri dinovo, chief bill blair presented the idi toronto public heroes recognition to zack omar to acknowledge his successful efforts towards positive youth engagement and building community partnerships. My rich work history of 20 years in customer service complimented by a humber college certificate in emergency telecommunications, has honed my multitasking and communication skills into effective tools to directly serve my community as an emergency medical. Dispatch operations are held at arms length from all ems operations creating communications and interoperability challenges. The change follows a national trend and drive for the adoption of paramedic as the publicly recognized title for prehospital emergency care providers. Gayle pollock, commander, safe city program, toronto ems, morty henkle, executive director, the mikey network, paramedics gregory salwonchuk, matthew ross, andrew sheehan, toronto ems chief, paul raftis. Michael sharpe critical care lhin leader south west lhin. Tennessee first responders discuss receiving covid19 patient names, addresses may 11, 2020 according to a report from the associated press, a state agreement allows for the names and addresses of those who test positive for the novel coronavirus to be released to first responders, law. It is the largest municipal ems operation in canada. Ontario expanding community role for paramedics ems world. One toronto neurosurgeons crusade to develop an effective. You join this service to serve and protect and you think its just going to be arresting people and prosecuting criminals.
Dec 15, 2017 the untold perils of toronto policing. Toronto firefighter located safely in california after going. Inquest into case of toronto man jim hearst, who died waiting. In july 2014, chief paul raftis announced that as part of a rebranding effort, toronto ems will soon be changing its name to toronto paramedic services. Toronto ems 1 dead, 2 injured after multivehicle crash in torontos east end officials said they received reports of a collision in the area of victoria park and finch avenues around 10. Toronto emergency medical services announces new chief. Chief and general manager at toronto emergency medical services. Toronto paramedic services community paramedicine program continued to play an integral role in reducing call volume pressures and providing the most appropriate, mobile patient care to vulnerable toronto communities and residents as af.