Celebrate Paramedic Services Week with the Northumberland Paramedics at the Cobourg Farmers Market

Cobourg, ON – May 15, 2025 – During Paramedic Services Week, from May 18 – 24, Northumberland Paramedics invite the community to celebrate the vital work they do every day. This year’s theme, “We Care. For Everyone,” highlights the many roles paramedics play across a person’s lifespan – from emergency response to community-based, preventative care.

To mark the occasion, Northumberland Paramedics will host a family-friendly celebration at the Cobourg Farmers Market on Saturday, May 24, at Rotary Harbourfront Park. Community members of all ages are invited to attend.

Guests will have the opportunity to:

• Tour the inside of an ambulance
• Meet local paramedics and learn more about their work
• Discover how paramedics support health and safety across all stages of life

Children are encouraged to bring their favourite teddy bear or stuffed animal for a gentle “check-up” by the Northumberland Teddy Bear Response Team – a playful way to introduce children to medical care in a safe comforting environment. During the check-up, the team will help build trust, encourage conversation, and provide age-appropriate education about medical procedures in a fun and engaging way. These small learning moments help increase a child’s comfort in real-life emergencies.

EarlyON Child and Family Centres will also be on site, offering engaging games and hand-on activities for children and families. 

As a special treat, attendees can meet Ivy Joules, the paramedic therapy dog, and Terry the Traumasarus, the paramedics’ mascot. Both will be available for photos from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

This event is a chance to recognize the dedication, compassion, and professionalism of Northumberland Paramedics – and to learn more about the many ways they serve our community every day.