Emergency Medical Services

New Look For Bruce EMS Ambulances

In 2010 Bruce County EMS changed the striping on its new ambulances. The new striping will enhance visibility during emergency responses.

Red Lights - Move to the Right

A few minutes, even a few seconds, can make the difference between life and death. So when you hear a siren or see emergency lights, remember to do your part to help make sure emergency vehicles can get to thoses who need help.

Remember to move to the R.I.G.H.T.

• React - Respond quickly but calmly. Plan your move.
• Initiate - Begin your move to the right. Use your signal. Do not slam on your brakes or pull off suddenly.
• Gauge - Remember to safely gauge the distance between your car and the cars around you.
• Halt - Stay completely stopped to the right until the emergency vehicle has safely passed. Remember there may be more then one responding.
• Tolerate - Emergency personnel only use their lights and sirens when they are needed to offer critical care.

The link "Highway Traffic Act and Emergency Vehicles" provides information about the requirements of drivers in Ontario and their responsibilities when approaching an emergency vehicle on our highways.

EMS Mission Statement

We, the employees of Bruce County Emergency medical Services are committed to providing compassionate pre-hospital care to the communities we serve through the pursuit of excellence, effective leadership and positive relationships. We will be attentive to our client's needs and will strive to provide continual improvement and effective use of our resources.

Bruce County E.M.S. is complimented with a staff of 100 paramedics that provide pre-hospital care to citizens and visitors of Bruce County. Bruce County E.M.S. responds to medical and trauma emergencies with a fleet of 12 ambulances and 3 supervisor unit.

Response Times

Bruce County Emergency Medical Services will respond to the publics request for service:

1. Respond to the scene of an emergency in 19:57 minutes or less 90% of the time.
2. Emergency crews will have a reaction time of less then two minutes when responding to an emergency call.