County of Dufferin Paramedic Services

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Paramedic Services | Dufferin County

The Headwaters Health Care Centre is the license holder of the Dufferin County Paramedic Service (DCPS) and has been a provider of land ambulance for more than 40 years. The Service operates with 3 stations: Headquarters located in Orangeville and satellite stations in Shelburne and Grand Valley. Dufferin County Paramedic Service responded to approximately 9,966 calls in 2019, with an average response time of 7:45. Dufferin County EMS is committed to improving and optimizing response times twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week. The Dufferin County Paramedic Service provides defibrillation, symptom relief, and I.V. therapy on all vehicles. DCPS also has Advanced Care Paramedics on selected vehicles. Currently, more than 40% of our staff are trained as Advanced Care Paramedics.