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Paramedic Services Week – 2024

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PSW2024 CALENDAR SCHEDULE

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WINNERS FOR – Sunday, May 19
MICHAEL GREENE – HQ-STORES – PARAMEDIC 1
HUGH GARY – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
THEODORA IOANNIDIS – HQ – PSU
GERALD DOCHERTY – OPS-5 – PARAMEDIC 2
JARED RAWSON – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
KARLEY BRADSHAW – OPS-4 – PARAMEDIC 1
FABIO MAUTI – LOG-1 – LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN

WINNERS FOR – Monday, May 20
WALTER NG – OPS-4 – PARAMEDIC 1
AMTHONY BROOKS – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 3
JACKEY CHEN – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
JEFFERY FALCONER – OPS-3 – PARAMEDIC 3
SEYMORIA FRANKLYN – CACC – CALL TAKER
YURI LARIONOV – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
BARBARA MARCHAND – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
RACHEL POPELYAK – OPS-4-PT – PARAMEDIC 1

WINNERS FOR – Tuesday, May 21
EMMA HYSLOP – CACC – EMERGENCY MEDICAL DISPATCHER
KEVIN SAM – HQ – SPERINTENDENT PSU
DAVID JUNG – HQ – EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN
GEORGE HUTCHENS
JULIA HAMMOND
JANET BUKOVEC – OPS-5 – PARAMEDIC 1
KENNETH SMART – LOG-1 – LOGISTICS TECHNICIAN

WINNERS FOR – Wednesday, May 22
ROBERT STEVEN – OPS-5 – PARAMEDIC 1
ANGEETHA SIVALINGAM – Cardiac Safe City – PARAMEDIC 1
DANNY FENOS – HQ – AUTOMOTIVE MECHANIC
NATHAN DUDLEY – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
CHRISTOPHER EGGLETON – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
CRAIG DONISON – OPS-1 – PARAMEDIC 1
ZACHARY GARDHAM – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1

WINNERS FOR – Thursday, May 23
FENNIE LIU – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
MICHAEL SPROUL
MATTHEW ROSS – OPS-1 – PARAMEDIC 3
SKYLAR SHARPE
JUANITO CERVANTES – HQ – EQUIPMENT REPAIR TECHNICIAN
SIOBHAN JANE CARLIN – HQ-DRV TRN – PARAMEDIC 3
DORA YUDEIKIN – OPS-1 – PARAMEDIC 1

WINNERS FOR – Friday May 24
JENNIFER GARNEAU – OPS-6 – PARAMEDIC 1
ELVIS JOSEPH – OPS-5 – FTO 1
BRIAN MILLER – OPS-4 – PARAMEDIC 3
TEALYAH GORDON CAMPBELL – OPS-1 – PARAMEDIC 1
ANNIE TINGCHALEUN – OPS-5 – PARAMEDIC 1
CONRAD PIEKUT – OPS-2 – PARAMEDIC 1
LUKAS STEIPE – OPS-1 – PARAMEDIC 3

WINNERS FOR – Saturday May 25

To Be Announced

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PSW2024 BLUE JAYS GAME OFFER

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PSW2024 FOOD SCHEDULE

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PSW2024 BINGO

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PLEASE NOTE: The new deadline for the Service Crest Design Challenge submissions is June 21. Voting on the submissions will occur from June 24 – July 1.

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PSW2024 Crest Design Contest

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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).

Happy Paramedic Services Week, everyone, and best of luck!

Expression of Interest – 2024 Paramedic Services Week: Social Media Campaign – closes 23:59:59 hours on April 24, 2024

All Toronto Paramedic Services employees are invited to participate in an Expression of Interest (EOI) for the 2024 Paramedic Services Week – Media Campaign.

Paramedic Services Week is an annual Canada-wide celebration of all aspects of Paramedic Services, that will take place from May 19-25, 2024. This year there will be a social media campaign to shine a light on our Service’s dedicated staff members who contribute to the well-being of our community members in so many ways. Whether you work on the frontlines or behind the scenes, each of you plays a vital role in ensuring the health and safety of Torontonians.

We are seeking individuals and/or groups that are willing to share their stories and support this year’s theme, “Help us, help you”, through our social media platforms as we celebrate Paramedic Services Week.

If you are interested in participating in the 2024 Paramedic Services Week – Social Media Campaign, please note the following:

1. Participation in this campaign may include but is not limited to being photographed, appearing in video, and in social media posts.

2. All requests to participate must be sent via email to Jay.Gagne@toronto.ca and received no later than 23:59:59 hours on April 24, 2024.

3. In the subject line of the email enter “2024 PSW Social Media Campaign EOI”

Participation is subject to Commander/Manager approval. Each submission will be reviewed, and those selected to participate will be contacted after April 25, 2024.

United Way 2023 Employee Campaign Wrap-Up and Thanks

April 9, 2024

To:
All Toronto Paramedic Services Staff

From:
Bikram Chawla, Chief

Thank you for your support of the 2023 United Way Employee Campaign. Toronto Paramedic Services raised an impressive $53,024 last year! Your generosity helped the City of Toronto exceed its fundraising goal by raising $2,343,301 for the United Way of Greater Toronto.

Because of your outstanding efforts, Toronto Paramedic Services was recognized with the Outstanding Employee Engagement Award in the large Division category. Your generous contributions have and will continue to help make a positive difference in our communities.

A special thank you and congratulations to Divisional Ambassadors Sheryl Jackson, Lee Patterson, and Peter You, who were recognized with the Ambassador of the Year Award.

Thank you again for working together as “One City, One Team, One Campaign” in support of the United Way. You can learn more about the United Way, and the valuable work they do, on the intranet.

Sincerely,

(Original signed by)
Bikram Chawla

Polar Plunge on Sunday, March 24, 2024

Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) has joined the 2024 Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario Athletes! Please consider joining me at the Toronto Zoo to celebrate Special Olympics Ontario Athletes and support Deputy Chief Jamie Burnett, and Michael Chan Ah Song, Manager, Financial Planning & Accounting, who will be plunging!

Date: Sunday, March 24, 2024

Time: 09:00 – 10:45 (Registration)

11:00 (Plunging Begins)

Location: Toronto Zoo (2000 Meadowvale Rd.), Tundra Trek

There’s still time to register if you’re interested in taking part; individual and team plungers are welcome. Everyone who registers to plunge will receive a Polar Plunge towel, as well as free admission and parking at the Zoo on event day. Friends and family accompanying plungers will also be granted 50% off admissions to the Zoo that day.

If plunging isn’t your thing, consider donating to support Jamie and Michael, who will be #FreezinForAReason.

Donate to Jamie’s page, here:

Donate to Michael’s Page, here:

For more information, log on to https://polarplunge.ca/. I hope to see you there!

Regards,
Bik

United Way
Final Call for Generosity

As we approach the end of our United Way Employee Campaign, we want to extend heartfelt gratitude to each and every one of you who has already contributed to making a positive impact in our community.Your generosity has been a beacon of hope, and together, we’ve taken strides towards creating a better tomorrow.

However, our mission is not complete, and we’re making one last push for donations. Every dollar counts, and your support can truly make a difference in the lives of those who need it most. By contributing to United Way, you are empowering local initiatives that tackle critical issues like education, health, and financial stability.

Let’s finish strong and show the power of City of Toronto’s compassion! Your donation, no matter the size, contributes to the collective force for good. Together, we can create lasting change and uplift our community in ways that resonate far beyond the confines of our workplace.

The deadline is fast approaching, so let’s rally together for this final surge of generosity. Make a contribution and be a part of something bigger than ourselves.