Fire, Paramedic and Police

Kawartha Lakes Paramedic Chief Keith Kirkpatrick set to retire
Kawartha Lakes – After 38 years in the Paramedic profession, Keith Kirkpatrick, Paramedic Chief has announced his retirement effective March 29, 2019.
“After 38 years in the Paramedic profession, I have decided to join my wife Cathy in retirement,” says Keith Kirkpatrick, Paramedic Chief. “I want to thank the many dedicated professionals I have had the honour of working with over...
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Cold Weather Warning: A Message from Emergency Services
Kawartha Lakes – Environment Canada has issued a special weather statement that snow and bitterly cold temperatures are expected this weekend. Very cold temperatures and moderate winds of 30km per hour gusting to 50km per hour will accompany the snow resulting in wind chill values in the minus 20 to minus 30 range. These very cold wind chills are expected to last into Monday morning.
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Office of Fire Marshal advising January 1 compliance date for hydrostatic testing of fire department connections for standpipe systems
Kawartha Lakes – In March 2018, Ontario Regulation 108/18 was filed to amend the Fire Code with changes related to the checking, inspection, and testing of standpipe and hose systems.  Enhanced requirements for the routine annual inspection of standpipe and hose systems have been in effect since July 1, 2018. 
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Kawartha Lakes – November is resuscitation month. Kawartha Lakes Paramedics Service encourages the public to learn CPR and how to use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED).
“Knowing these skills can save a life, even when you least expect it,” said Keith Kirkpatrick, Paramedics Chief. “The availability and prompt use of an AED has been shown to save a person’s life from sudden cardiac arrest.”
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City recognizes two paramedics on becoming Advanced Care Paramedics
Kawartha Lakes – City Council and Kawartha Lakes Paramedics Services honoured two individuals for advancing their education and training to Advanced Care Paramedics. During a Special Council meeting at City Hall on November 13, Adam Guppy and David Ansley were recognized for their achievement.
“I would like to congratulate Dave Ansley and Adam Guppy on their completion of a challenging program,”...
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