Winnipeg, MB – Paramedic Services Week runs May 17–23, and the City of Winnipeg is recognizing the paramedics whose work impacts lives across our community every day.
“Paramedic Services Week is an opportunity to recognize the extraordinary work Winnipeg’s paramedics do every day to care for residents in moments of crisis and uncertainty,” said Mayor Scott Gillingham. “Paramedics bring professionalism, compassion, and calmness to some of the most difficult situations people will ever face. As our city continues to grow and emergency call volumes increase, we are grateful for their dedication to public service and ongoing commitment to improving outcomes for patients and families across Winnipeg.”
“Our paramedics are leaders in delivering innovative, patient-centred care,” said Fire and Paramedic Chief Christian Schmidt. “They combine advanced clinical skills with empathy and a deep commitment to those they serve. I’m proud of the work our teams do every day to make a difference when it matters most.”
This year’s theme, Improving Outcomes, Together, reflects the partnerships that make this work possible - within the service, across the healthcare system, and throughout the community.
The Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service employs more than 650 licensed paramedics across a range of specialized roles, including Primary and Advanced Care Paramedics, Community Paramedics, Firefighter-Paramedics, Tactical Emergency Medical Services, and operational leaders.
Paramedics in Winnipeg may arrive on an ambulance or fire apparatus and begin immediate care, including wound treatment, life support, medications, and cardiac monitoring. Advanced Care Paramedics provide advanced life support and specialized procedures, while Advanced Care Paramedic Practitioners deliver enhanced care for high-risk patients, including infants and children.
Community Paramedics extend care beyond emergency response, supporting vulnerable residents through programs like EPIC, working in shelters, and providing triage services to connect patients with appropriate care. Tactical Emergency Medical Services paramedics deliver care in high-risk environments alongside police.
In 2025, WFPS responded to approximately 110,000 medical incidents, including 9-1-1 calls, inter-facility transfers, and community-based care.