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County of Simcoe launches Paramedic for a Day contest
May 2, 2024 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services is once again hosting the Paramedic for a Day contest in commemoration of Paramedic Services Week, May 19 – 25.
Grade 5 and 6 students residing in Simcoe County are asked to write a short essay, maximum 250 words, that speaks to the theme ‘Help Us Help You.’ The essay should highlight the many ways that callers can prepare for a Paramedic to attend a call.
The deadline to enter is May 14, 2024, at 8 p.m.
The winning entry will be announced during Paramedic Services Week, with the winner receiving a visit to their home or school from a Paramedic crew, along with an ambulance tour.
The crew will also present the winner with a Fist-Aid kit and take part in a mock scenario and photo opportunity.
To enter, e-mail your essay to paramedic4aday@simcoe.ca.
Be sure to include the student’s name, name of parent or guardian, home phone number, and which school the student attends.
Full contest details can be found at https://www.simcoe.ca/paramedicforaday.
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