Quick facts about our Paramedic team
25,000+ calls
We respond to over 25,000 9-1-1 calls each year
130+ paramedics
We employ 130+ Primary Care and Advanced Care Paramedics
6 bases
We have six response stations from which we serve the municipalities of Northumberland
19 vehicles
We have a fleet of 19 ambulances and emergency response vehicles
Northumberland Paramedics provides emergency health care and non-emergency community paramedicine services. We are committed to providing excellent service and care to our patients and community.
Ambulance bases
Response stations are located strategically throughout the county to provide quick responses to emergency calls. Please note that paramedics may not always be at the station — always call 911 in an emergency.
- Brighton: 20 Elizabeth Street
- Campbellford: 50 Doxsee Avenue South
- Cobourg (Headquarters): 600 William Street
- Colborne: 232 Purdy Road
- Port Hope: 423 Croft Street
- Roseneath: 9160 County Road 45
Obtain a patient care record
Patient privacy is important to us. Please refer to the information below on how to apply to obtain a patient care record:
Non-emergency in-home health services
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Careers with Northumberland Paramedics
Northumberland Paramedics are certified as either Primary Care Paramedics (PCP) or Advanced Care Paramedics (ACP). PCPs have received at least two years of college education, along with continuing medical education four times per year. Advanced Care Paramedics have received the foundational two years of college education, as well as at least one additional year of specialized education, and attend continuing education sessions four times per year.
Education to become a paramedic
Many colleges in Ontario offer Primary Care and Advanced Care Paramedic programs.