1a) Operations BINGO Challenge:
Jackey Chen, Ryan Leitch and Joey Santos
1b) Headquarters BINGO Challenge:
Carly-Ann Orjalo
Paramedic Services Week 2024: Divisional Challenge and Activities
For Paramedic Services Week 2024, several division-wide events and activities will take place, including a Crest Design Challenge, Scavenger Hunt, and BINGO!
Crest Design Challenge
From May 13-23, 2024, design a crest which represents your unit and submit for voting! The winning crests will be announced on May 25, 2024. Please review the rules and regulations on the Staff Blog. If you have any questions, reach out to Commander Jay Gagne via email (jay.gagne@toronto.ca).
Scavenger Hunt
From May 17-23, 2024, staff are invited to be on the hunt for EMS-related items in the form of 3”x3” pictures hidden in each District and at Headquarters! Find an item, scan the QR code, take a selfie and fill out the online form to earn points. The staff member with the most points will win the treasure! If you have any questions, please reach out to Superintendent Ilka Barniske via email (ilka.barniske@toronto.ca).
BINGO!
From May 17-24, staff are invited to take part in BINGO! There are two different cards to play (Operations-based and Headquarters-based) – so select a card, and work to achieve as many squares as possible! Check out the posters on the Staff Blog for rules of play, and where to pick-up your cards. If you have any questions, please reach out to Superintendent Ilka Barniske via email (ilka.barniske@toronto.ca).
Don’t forget, all week long there will be daily draws for gift cards which were generously donated by the Toronto Paramedic Services Care Fund. Names of all winners will be posted to the Staff Blog daily.
District Celebrations
Food options will be available at District Hubs or stations from 11:00-14:00 on identified days throughout the week for both on and off-duty staff members! The schedule is as follows:
- Tuesday, May 21
- Headquarters
- Wednesday, May 22
- D1 Hub
- 46 Station
- 54 Station
- Thursday, May 23
- D2 Hub
- D3 Hub
- Friday, May 24
- 45 Station
For those on-shift crews who are unable to make it to a District Hub or station on a noted celebration day, Superintendents will be working to get the featured food options out to as many crews as possible. Those staff working in other TPS locations (e.g., Community Paramedicine, Eastern, Rivalda) are encouraged to attend the identified District Hub or station celebration closest to them.
Additionally, Zoll Medical representatives will join us at 01 Station on Thursday, May 23, from 11:00-14:00.
Special Offer from the Toronto Blue Jays!
Toronto Paramedic Services staff are invited to take advantage of an exclusive offer from the Toronto Blue Jays! Discounted tickets are available for several games throughout the summer, which can only be accessed though the dedicated link below:
Link: https://am.ticketmaster.com/tbjrc/promotional-page?id=OTQx
This offer is available exclusively to Toronto Paramedic Services staff until September 15, 2024. Seats are subject to availability. Maximum eight (8) tickets per order. Standard order fees apply.
Should you have any questions about Paramedic Services Week activities or events, please contact Commander Jay Gagne (Jay.Gagne@toronto.ca) or Superintendent Ilka Barniske (Ilka.Barniske@toronto.ca).