(AGENPARL) – Tue 05 August 2025 City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release
August 5, 2025
City of Toronto welcomes 47 Primary Care Paramedics following graduation ceremony
Today, Toronto Paramedic Services Chief Bikram Chawla and the Paramedic Services’ Leadership team welcomed 47 new Primary Care Paramedics to the City of Toronto.
The graduates have completed a comprehensive orientation and training program. They join Toronto Paramedic Services’ dedicated team of professionals who provide exceptional pre-hospital care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year to the Toronto’s three million residents and its visitors.
Becoming a paramedic requires exceptional dedication, resilience and composure under pressure. Toronto Paramedic Services’ skilled Paramedics are selected through a demanding recruitment process, with successful applicants bringing diverse skills and experiences to the service.
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“When you’re in a medical emergency, you need help fast. As Toronto grows, we plan to hire over 330 more paramedics to improve response times and ensure world-class medical services for Torontonians. Congratulations to the newest class of paramedics! Thank you for answering the call and stepping up to serve our city on the front lines when it matters most.”
– Mayor Olivia Chow
“Today, we welcome 47 new paramedics to Toronto Paramedic Services, each bringing compassion and dedication to our city’s emergency medical response. Every call answered is a chance to make a difference in the lives of our patients and their families, and we are proud to stand behind them every step of the way. Congratulations, graduates!”
–Chief Bikram Chawla, Toronto Paramedic Services