Archives: paramedics

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Fire Services & Emergency Medical Response: Turf War is a Distraction from Key Issues

By Susan Braedley, School of Social Work, Carleton University Sometimes a turf war hides bigger problems. In a continuing saga between fire fighters and paramedics, the recent flare-up in Ontario over “who does what” is one example. For decades, many municipalities in Canada have seen a steady, dramatic increase in 9-1-1 calls for medical... More

Saturday, July 25, 2015

Turf War between Firefighters & Paramedics

The Toronto Star interviews, Dr. Susan Braedley, from Carleton's School of Social Work, about her research documenting the expanding role of firefighters in Canada to respond to medical emergencies. Rather than focusing on who should be responding the 9-1-1 calls, and whether the calls are 'appropriate' Dr. Braedley calls for looking at the root... More

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