City of Toronto Welcomes 19 New Paramedics to the Frontlines
Graduates Join Growing Emergency Medical Workforce
Toronto Paramedic Services (TPS) officially welcomed 19 new Primary Care Paramedics during a graduation ceremony held on June 24, 2025. The event celebrated the completion of their rigorous orientation and training, marking the start of their service to Toronto’s 3 million residents.
Strengthening Emergency Response Across the City
The new recruits are part of a broader effort by the City of Toronto to bolster emergency medical services. As part of its multi-year plan, the City is working to hire 362 additional paramedics to improve emergency response times and ensure timely care for all Torontonians.
Dedication, Resilience, and Public Service
Becoming a paramedic in Toronto requires more than academic training. These frontline professionals are selected through a highly competitive recruitment process and are expected to demonstrate extraordinary resilience, composure under pressure, and a deep commitment to patient care.
Leaders Commend New Recruits
Mayor Olivia Chow congratulated the graduates, noting their essential role in the city’s healthcare infrastructure:
“You will play an invaluable role on the frontlines of Toronto’s emergency services. This new class of graduates is part of the city’s plan to hire 362 more Paramedics over three years so residents can get help faster when they need it most.”
Toronto Paramedic Services Chief Bikram Chawla added:
“It’s an honour to welcome today’s graduates to the Service as they join their colleagues in making a meaningful difference in the lives of those we serve.”
Toronto’s Paramedics: 24/7 Support for a Growing City
Toronto Paramedic Services operates around the clock, delivering emergency pre-hospital care throughout the city. These newly minted professionals will now join the TPS team, responding to thousands of calls each week across Toronto’s diverse neighbourhoods.
About Toronto Paramedic Services
TPS is one of the largest and most dynamic emergency medical services in North America, providing advanced and primary care to one of the continent’s most diverse populations. The addition of these 19 paramedics is a key part of ensuring sustainable, high-quality emergency medical care for all residents.
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