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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

5 years

Last call for Ambulance Communications Officer Laura Grant. Thank you for your service, may you rest in peace. We will take it from here.

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Greg Sage

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3 years

This weekend our Paramedic Strike teams began immunizing homebound residents. These teams continue to work 7-days a week to bring vaccine to our most vulnerable residents.

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Greg Sage

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2 years

Congratulations to Mike who is retiring after 40 years of service to Halton residents. All the best in the next chapter!

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Greg Sage

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3 years

Congratulations to Andy who is working his last shift tonight after 21 years with @RegionofHalton and over 35 years as a paramedic. Thank you for your service, all the best with the next chapter.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Today we recognized Grace & Rose who came the aid of their grandfather after a medical event while swimming. The swift action of these young ladies who called 911 & performed CPR until paramedics arrived resulted in a life saved. Their actions cannot be understated,true heroes

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Today is #DayOfTheGirl celebrating all of the strong young women who have made, and are making positive change in the world now more than ever.

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4 years

Last call for our friend and colleague Shawn Rissling. He will be missed.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Our paramedics continue be on the frontlines caring for our community. It’s so important for everyone to practice social distancing to help flatten the curve & slow the spread of #COVID ー19. Please support them & help prevent hospitals from becoming overwhelmed.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Thank you to our crews on duty in Georgetown today. Please help them save lives by staying home if you can. #COVID19

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4 years

Emergency services, health care professionals providing emergency care … the list of essential workplaces may not specifically mention paramedics, but today is just another day for us. Paramedics are working tirelessly battling #COVID19 Thank You

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Greg Sage

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4 years

20 years ago today @RegionofHalton assumed responsibility for paramedic services. Thank you to everyone who has helped to build an amazing paramedic service. SARS, floods, H1N1, COVID-19, our team continues to ensure our residents receive exceptional pre-hospital care everyday.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Second day of our in-home paramedic #COVID ー19 testing by community paramedics. Despite today being a holiday the team is working hard to support our most vulnerable residents. Thank you to everyone who has been working behind the scenes to get this program in place.

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Greg Sage

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5 years

Congratulations to our newest tactical paramedics who completed their orientation training last week.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Another busy day responding to #COVID19 working with public health MDs, directors, RNs, PHIs, admin, communications staff, human resources, legal, logistics, superintendents & got to visit some paramedics too. I am so proud to be part of this team who is caring for #HaltonON

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

No words are adequate to express our appreciation for the entire @HaltonHlthcare team. Thank you.

Graham Paine

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4 years

SHOWING THEIR SUPPORT: @HaltonPolice , @HaltonMedics207 and @oakvillefire paraded around Oakville Trafalgar Memorial Hospital w/lights & sirens showing their support for the healthcare heroes working inside battling COVID-19. @ChiefGSage @DurdinB @ChiefTanner @HaltonHlthcare

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Greg Sage

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4 years

There has been a great deal of focus on our front line providers working during the #COVID19 pandemic, but we can't function without all of the staff working behind the scenes. Shout out to our logistics team who are making sure paramedics have the tools they need.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

My view tonight. Heading out to see the awesome medics who are working tonight. I am so proud of everything all members of the team have done this year when faced with unprecedented challenges. Please stay safe & enjoy a very 2020 New Year’s Eve. We are here if you need us.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

1/2 It has been a challenging few weeks for healthcare providers. I am grateful for our paramedics who continue to care for our community under difficult circumstances. Everyday they are on the frontlines as we deal with this pandemic. I humbled to be part of such a great team.

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Greg Sage

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5 years

'Thank you for your service': Tearful last call for slain EMS dispatcher Laura Grant

'Thank you for your service': Tearful last call for slain EMS dispatcher Laura Grant | CBC News

A final call for paramedic dispatcher Laura Grant echoed across the radio waves Friday.

www.cbc.ca

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Paramedics, nurses, doctors, RTs, pharmacists, and all of the other health care workers battling #COVID19 are not able to stay home. Please help us, take physical distancing seriously. Stay home, save lives.

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Greg Sage

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3 years

Today we celebrated Deputy Chief McMurrough’s last day, after 40 years in paramedicine, both in the UK and Ontario he is retiring. We wish him all the best as he begins the next chapter.

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Greg Sage

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3 years

Congratulations to our newest group of paramedics who have just completed orientation. Welcome to the team!

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Congratulations to our new hires who completed orientation today and who will be in operations taking care of #Halton as of next week. Not our typical end to orientation due to #COVID19Ontario Congratulations to all!

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Greg Sage

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5 years

Happy international #DayoftheGirl thank you to all of the amazing paramedic women and leaders who are role models to girls in our community.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Thank you to the family that dropped this wonderful poster off at our Georgetown station Friday evening. This community support for our paramedics and healthcare providers is inspiring. Words cannot express what this support means to the entire team.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Such wonderful news to start 2021. Thank you to our colleagues at Halton Region Public Health and @HaltonHlthcare for their support. More vaccine to come in the weeks ahead! @OAPCMedia

Halton Paramedic Union (OPSEU Local 207)

@HaltonMedics207

4 years

Excited to announce that our paramedics 🚑 have started to receive their #CovidVaccine 💉 . Thanks to all who advocated for us to be included in the first phase of the vaccine and the support of @RegionofHalton . Great way to start off 2021 💪!

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Greg Sage

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6 years

Best wishes to Ivan who is retiring today after 48 years of caring for @RegionofHalton Thank you for your service and enjoy retirement!

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Greg Sage

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4 years

A few photos of our new station in southwest #Oakville that is nearing completion.

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Greg Sage

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3 years

Unbelievably challenging day with this record breaking storm. Thank you to @HaltonMedics207 team and the other members of our team who have been working so hard under unbelievable circumstances. A busy day is turning into a busy night

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

I wanted to recognize my public health colleagues and the members of our paramedic strike team who are working at immunization clinics today. These teams do not pause for anything!

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Greg Sage

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1 year

Today is International Paramedics Day, a day to acknowledge the dedication and commitment of these professionals who work selflessly responding to those in need. Paramedics play a vital role in our healthcare system, and I am so proud to be part of such an amazing team.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

Last night superintendent Franks and I presented paramedic Shane with his medal for 12-years of service. Congratulations!

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Greg Sage

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5 years

Thank you to the Honour Guard volunteers from @HaltonMedics207 @TorontoMedics @Peel_Paramedics @MLPS911 @HPS_Paramedics who came out today to celebrate the life of ACO Laura Grant.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

I would typically be sending a message tonight that despite the holiday season things are business as usual for us. But not this year, this is a different holiday season for all of us. Thank you to the members of our team who are working over the holidays, please stay safe.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

An awful day in Halton and Peel Regions. Condolences to @TorontoPolice on the senseless loss of Constable Hong and to all those touched by this event. Grateful for all the members of emergency services who responded today.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

39 years, hundreds of patients, and passionate about the profession to his final day. Congratulations Ian, enjoy your well deserved retirement.

Halton Paramedic Union (OPSEU Local 207)

@HaltonMedics207

3 years

Congratulations 🎉 Ian Sudlow on your retirement and last shift after 39 years of dedicated service as paramedic 🚑. Ian was actively involved with Local 207, mental health advocate, promoter of @Paramedic_Ride and a mentor. Thank you for your service Ian and enjoy retirement!

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Spent the day at a mobile COVID-19 vaccination clinic supporting a LTC home. Amazing collaboration between paramedics, Halton Region Public Health, @HaltonHlthcare and the staff at the home.

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Greg Sage

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6 years

Very difficult night for our colleagues @Haltonpolice Spoke to @ChiefTanner this morning to send thoughts for a speedy recovery to the injured officers. All paramedics have an immense respect for the role police officers play in our community everyday.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Thank you to our paramedics who are assisting with #COVID ー19 testing at the @Jo_Brant assessment centre for the next two weeks. I am so proud of the many ways our team has stepped up to care for our community over the past 7 months

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Thank you to our colleagues from @SchlegelVillage for these amazing shirts, and to the entire team @Tansley_Woods who facilitated our mobile vaccine clinic today

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Day 8 of mobile vaccine clinics, thanks to Sean and his amazing LTC team for welcoming us. All of their hard work preparing for our arrival made it a successful day for all!

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Greg Sage

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4 years

As of this week our public health/paramedic strike teams have delivered over 10,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine to long-term care and retirement residences, a huge milestone! I am so proud of the entire team, and everyone working behind the scenes. Thank you.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

Today is the start of #PSWeek2022 Our team of over 250 highly skilled paramedics services an area of 969 square km, with a population of over 600K, responding to over 50,000 calls for service annually.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

5 years

All of our colleagues at Mississauga CACC are in our thoughts as we send condolences on the senseless death of their friend Laura. I am grateful for the dedication of these ACOs who have continued to provide service to Halton and Peel Region's despite their grief.

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Greg Sage

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6 years

Congratulations to Bill who is celebrating 47 years of service to @RegionofHalton this week. Bill has cared for hundreds of patients during his career. Thank you for your service.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

On August 16th, 2000, Halton Region EMS was launched. Thank you to all of the members of our team who have been here since the beginning 22 years ago, and to those who joined us along the way!

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Final day of LTC testing today with our partners from @Jo_Brant I am so proud of what this team has accomplished in a very short period of time. Great job by everyone!

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Greg Sage

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3 years

This week Mike is celebrating 40 years of service, most of that time in Halton Region, an outstanding accomplishment. Mike is currently using his vast knowledge as a community paramedic. Small gathering today, but we will celebrate properly post-pandemic. Congratulations!

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2 years

Our tactical paramedics provide support to @HaltonPolice at high-risk incidents. #PSWeek2022 #FacesofParamedicine

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Greg Sage

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5 years

Congratulations to @HaltonMedics207 Ian who received the Ontario Award for Paramedic Bravery this evening.

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Greg Sage

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3 years

Congratulations to Sarah Francom who was recently promoted to Deputy Chief, Program Development and Quality Improvement.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Another successful mobile clinic today with the staff and residents from @Tansley_Woods the energy from our teams is inspiring!

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Greg Sage

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5 years

Thank you to Kathy who stopped by last week to meet the paramedics that responded to her cardiac arrest.

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Greg Sage

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3 years

May 1st is #FirstRespondersDay in Ontario. Please take a moment to thank @Haltonmedics207 , the @OPSEUAmbDiv team at MCACC, @HaltonPolice , @OPP_HSD , and our colleagues at the four local fire departments who give so much every day to support our community.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Welcome to our colleagues from @Ornge who are temporarily deploying a Critical Care Land Ambulance from our HQ in Oakville to better provide service to the West GTA area and beyond

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Greg Sage

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2 years

On Friday the 6 newest members of our tactical paramedic team completed their Tactical Emergency Casualty Care course and orientation with the @HaltonPolice Emergency Services Unit. Congratulations to all.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

Today we recognized five Halton paramedics. Ian, Jason, Nadine and Roland received their Exemplary Service Medal for 20-years of service.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

Happy to present Superintendent Popov with his Exemplary Service Medal 30-year bar this am. Unfortunately not the way we would typically celebrate such a significant milestone. Congratulations!

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Greg Sage

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2 years

Congratulations to the members of our team who were recognized at our long service awards event today!

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Our amazing team out swabbing again today at a LTC home in Oakville with our partners from @HaltonHlthcare while a second team is supporting palliative care patients in the community. 1300 swabs in 2 weeks ! #COVID19

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

1 year

Superintendent Kennedy presenting Paramedic Jean with her new epaulettes after successfully completing her ACP training. Congratulations!

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

8 months

Yesterday paramedics Paige, Rad and Kevin were able to meet with a cardiac arrest survivor that they resuscitated. An amazing outcome due to the efforts of everyone involved!

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

Paramedics in Halton Region have been able to administer naloxone to patients for over 20 years. This month, in partnership with Halton Region Public Health and the Ontario Naloxone Program, we are now carrying naloxone kits for distribution to members of the public.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Amazing job by this team and everyone who worked behind the scenes to make it happen. Great job by all!

Halton Paramedic Union (OPSEU Local 207)

@HaltonMedics207

4 years

We are very excited to start giving the #CovidVaccine 💉 to some of our most vulnerable residents at LTC’s and retirement homes today. Great collaboration with @RegionofHalton public health. Looking forward to continuing administration of the vaccine.

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Greg Sage

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2 years

Congratulations to Dave who is retiring today after 35 years of service to #HaltonON . All the best in the next chapter!

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Greg Sage

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2 years

Today we said farewell to Superintendent Popov. We wish him all the best as he transitions to his new role with @FPSParamedics

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Greg Sage

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2 years

Anil and his wife stopped by HQ today to meet paramedics Cailie and Justin who resuscitated him after suffering a cardiac arrest in April. Such an amazing story, very nice to see everyone reunited to celebrate.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

Today is Superintendent Mitchell’s last day of work after 31 years of service to #HaltonON . Mike started his career in Halton Hills in 1991 and joined Halton Region in 2000. We wish him all the best In retirement.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

Everyone in healthcare has been working full out for months, including our team who have stepped up to help in numerous ways. Our frontline paramedics continue to respond to an ever-increasing number of 911 calls in the community.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

While today is a holiday paramedics cannot stay home, please helps us and our healthcare partners by avoiding holiday get-togethers. If you can please stay home, save lives.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

5 years

New Year's eve is typically one of the busiest nights of the year for emergency services. Thank you to the management staff, @HaltonMedics207 and the @OPSEUAmbDiv MCACC staff who are away from their families tonight and working to keep us safe #happynewyear2020

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

6 years

Bill getting ready to head out to his final @CPatClinic as he retires today after 47 years of service to @RegionofHalton . On behalf of the thousands of patients Bill has cared for during his career, thank you for your service. Enjoy retirement!

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

6 years

Great opportunity on #BellLetsTalk day to recognize the work of our peer support team volunteers who are available 24/7 for anyone to reach out to for support. So grateful for their commitment to the #HaltonParamedics team.

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Greg Sage

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6 years

Congratulations to @HaltonMedics207 Miriam and Grant who were recognized at Regional Council this morning for their outstanding clinical skills at a recent competition.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

Congratulations to Francesca and Lisa who received their EMS Exemplary Service medals this evening.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Thank you to everyone who came out to honour Shawn today. Difficult to properly recognize him properly due to public health measures, but we did our best.

Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Last call for our friend and colleague Shawn Rissling. He will be missed.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

'Please stay home': The frustration, fatigue and resilience of Halton health care workers on front lines of coronavirus pandemic

‘Please stay home’: The frustration, fatigue and resilience of Halton health care workers on front...

From doctors to nurses, paramedics to personal support workers, all have been assigned crucial roles in this new fight against a deadly disease.

www.insidehalton.com

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

A cool rainy day in Oakville won't stop our team who are out supporting Halton Public Health with COVID-19 swabbing.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

7 years

Glen's last shift today after more than 40 years. Wishing him all the best in retirement. Thank you for your service to @RegionofHalton

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

5 years

Thank you to the admin and logistics staff who are putting together packages today to go out to stations for the @HaltonMedics207 working through the holidays

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

Congratulations to David and Grant who received their EMS Exemplary Service Medal 30-year bar this evening. Thank you for your many years of service!

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Day 11 of our mobile immunization clinics and this dedicated team is going strong!

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

Our 285 paramedics are on-duty, every hour, every day, proving life-saving care to the #HaltonON community, responding to over 50,000 calls annually #ParamedicServicesWeek

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

5 years

Honoured to receive my 30 year bar this evening from General Rohmer @RobinMartinPC and @Chiefmlems @OAPCMedia

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

A shout out to our small but mighty logistics team who are always working in the background to ensure our team has the tools they need to care for our community. #NationalLogisticsDay

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Day 2 of many to come, but this dedicated team, and our partners at Halton Public Health and @HaltonHlthcare will get the job done. One of the most important projects I have been part of during my career.

Halton Paramedic Union (OPSEU Local 207)

@HaltonMedics207

4 years

Starting Day 2 administration of #COVIDVaccination to some of the most vulnerable residents in ⁦ @RegionofHalton ⁩ . Let’s get this done 🚑💪💉.

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Greg Sage

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4 years

Our paramedic strike teams are vaccinating a retirement residence in #BurlingtonON . Today's team is primarily comprised of these amazing women from paramedic services. A special shout out to Acting Deputy Chief Sarah who is overseeing the teams. #Internationalwomensday

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Thank you to @environmentca Environmental Science and Technology Laboratories Division in Burlington for the very generous donation of personal protective equipment.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

This week Superintendent Bowers presented Paramedic Evelina with her service medal recognizing 12-years of service to #HaltonON Congratulations, and Thank You!

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

5 years

My ride for the night. If you are celebrating please be safe and have a plan.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

Today we celebrate #InternationalWomensDay and the many accomplishments of the women in the Paramedic Services Division. Thank you to all of the amazing female members of our team, paramedics, logistics, and administration.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

New East Milton Station is almost ready for occupancy. Looking forward to seeing this station operational in June.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

I was hoping that this crazy year would go out quietly, but the screen is already full of calls as it has been for months. Here’s hoping for a better 2022.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

6 years

Congratulations to our newest paramedics who have just completed orientation and will be caring for @RegionofHalton starting tomorrow. Kudos to to everyone for your hard work and commitment over the past 6 weeks.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

1 year

Congratulations to Superintendent Kennedy who recently retired after over 40-years of service. Yesterday we had an opportunity to celebrate his amazing career.

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

On #ParamedicServicesWeek I wanted to recognize all the women on our team, so proud that they represent almost 45% of our workforce. Thank you for everything you do in operations and behind the scenes @HaltonMedics207 @paramedicwomen @OAPCMedia

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

4 years

We spent the past two days with the amazing team at Chartwell Waterford LTC and retirement. Thank you to all of the staff at the homes for supporting our clinics. #chartwellstrong

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

2 years

Wishing our colleagues @Ornge a Happy Air Ambulance Week! #AirAmbulanceWeek2022

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Greg Sage

@ChiefGSage

3 years

Today I was honoured to present paramedics Steve and Paul with a Chief’s Commendation Award for their brave actions in December that protected a person in crisis from serious harm. They did not hesitate to react when faced with an incredibly difficult situation.

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