Ambulance service in Ottawa is very prompt and is always available in times of emergency. The Ambulance and Paramedic Service in Ottawa has been formed so to provide emergency
ambulance services to people all throughout the Ottawa region. The paramedics team provides excellent medical services to the natives of Ontario and especially so in times of life threatening emergencies. The Paramedic ambulance service in Ottawa is highly efficient and is particularly very helpful in times of strokes, respiratory problems, traumatic injuries and heart attacks.
The Ambulance and Paramedic Service in Ottawa has four divisions and they ensure delivering quick and advanced medical treatment to those suffering from traumatic injuries:
- Office of the chief
- Technical Services
- Communications
- Operations
Presently, the paramedic professionals are 312 in number and all of them are highly trained individuals who work cooperatively and constitute the city's emergency preparedness squad. All these professionals are provided with full education on pre-hospital treatment methods and first-aid tips. Yearly training sessions are held for all these paramedic professionals so that are well-aware of the latest medical emergencies and know how to handle them.
For the purpose of operation, the entire city of Ottawa is divided into two parts by the institute-high density and low density. According to the survey reports about 90% of the calls come from these high density areas whereas only 10% calls come from low density areas.
