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County of Simcoe’s ‘Paramedic for a Day’ contest to return next month
April 24, 2025 · 0 Comments
By Brian Lockhart
County of Simcoe Paramedic Services have launched their annual “Paramedic for a Day” contest in commemoration of Paramedic Services Week, which runs from May 18 to 25.
Grade 5 and 6 students residing in Simcoe County are asked to write a short essay that speaks to the theme, ‘We Care. For Everyone.’
The essay should be a maximum of 250 words and follow the theme of the many ways paramedics support diverse communities.
The winning entry will be announced during Paramedic Services Week with the winner receiving a visit to their home or school from a paramedic and the chance to go on an ambulance tour.
The crew will present the winner with a First-Aid Kit and take part in a mock scenario and photo opportunity.
To enter, email your essay to paramedic4aday@simcoe.ca.
Be sure to include the student’s name, the name of their parent or guardian, their phone number, and which school they attend.
Full contest details can be found online at simcoe.ca/paramedicforaday.
The deadline to enter is May 1, 2025, at 8 p.m.
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