Midhurst/April 22, 2022 – In honour of Paramedic Services week, County of Simcoe Paramedic Services is once again hosting the virtual Paramedic for a Day contest. Grade 5 and 6 students, residing in Simcoe County, are asked to create a short (maximum two minutes) video that best showcases what to do when the first responder is you.
The deadline to enter is May 17, 2022 at 8 p.m. The winning entry will be announced at County of Simcoe Council on May 24, and they will receive a visit to their home from a paramedic crew, along with an ambulance tour. The crew will also present the winner with a First-Aid Kit and take part in a photo opportunity.
To enter, please transfer video files to paramedic4aday@simcoe.ca using the free WeTransfer platform at www.wetransfer.com. Be sure to include the student’s name, name of parent/guardian, home phone number, and what school the student attends.
Full contest details can be found at https://www.simcoe.ca/paramedicforaday <<< Add Link to {Page Name}>>>.
The County of Simcoe is composed of sixteen member municipalities and provides crucial public services to County residents in addition to providing paramedic and social services to the separated cities of Barrie and Orillia. Visit our website at simcoe.ca.
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CONTACTS
Jen Straw
Public Relations Consultant
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-790-5979 (mobile)
Jennifer.Straw@simcoe.ca
Collin Matanowitsch
Manager, Public Relations
County of Simcoe, Service Simcoe Department
705-734-8386 (mobile)
Collin.Matanowitsch@simcoe.ca