County of Simcoe Paramedic Services are once again hosting a Virtual Paramedic for a Day Contest!
How does your student participate?
- Interested students must prepare a short video (maximum two minutes) demonstrating "What to do when the first responder is you". The
winner will be chosen based on their video entry.
- Deadline for video submission is May 17, 2022 at 8 p.m.
- All entries become property of the County of Simcoe Paramedic Services and may be used, re-used, published and republished in whole or in part, individually or in conjunction with other individuals’ images for purposes of promotion, advertising or journalism in any medium, including, but not limited to, printed materials, staff brochures/communications, photographic displays, video footage, media reports, published on the County of Simcoe’s corporate website, intranet and digital panels.
Who is eligible to enter for a chance to win?
Submissions are open to Grade 5 and 6 students who reside in the County of Simcoe or the cities of Barrie and Orillia.
Where do I send the video entry?
Please transfer your video files to
paramedic4aday@simcoe.ca using the free WeTransfer platform
at www.wetransfer.com. Be sure to include your name, your parent(s)/guardian’s name, home phone number, and what school you attend.
What does the winner receive?
One talented Simcoe County student will be announced at the County of Simcoe Council on May 24. They may also receive a visit to their home from a paramedic crew, along with an ambulance tour on May 24.
While exercising physical distancing and wearing the appropriate Personal Protective equipment, a Paramedic crew will present the winner with a First Aid Kit and take part in a photo opportunity.
To see the poster, click here.
