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    County of Simcoe Paramedic for a Day Contest is Back

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    Midhurst/April 14, 2025 – County of Simcoe Paramedic Services have launched their annual Paramedic for a Day Contest in commemoration of Paramedic Services Week (May 18 to 25, 2025). Grade 5 and 6 students residing in Simcoe County are asked to write a short essay (maximum 250 words) that speaks to the theme “We Care. For Everyone.”, highlighting the many ways paramedics support our diverse communities.  

    The deadline to enter is May 1, 2025, at 8 p.m. The winning entry will be announced during Paramedic Services Week, with the winner receiving a visit to their home/school 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 mock scenario and photo opportunity.

    To enter, please email your essay to [email protected]. Be sure to include the student’s name, name of parent/guardian, phone number, and what school the student attends.

    Full contest details can be found at https://www.simcoe.ca/paramedicforaday.

    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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