Teddy bears get First Aid treatment at EMS open house

Jazmin Tremblay May 27, 2023 2:00 PM
Bonnyville paramedic Olivia Wudrick provides teddy bear First Aid during an EMS open house. Austin Sidorenko brought his Bowser stuffed animal to the First Aid clinic but noted he had no injuries but would like a sticker.▲
Ashlie Hansen brings in her teddy bear to be checked over by Bonnyville paramedic Alister Weening at the EMS open house held on May 24.▲
Emma Rondeau sees what it is like for paramedics to be on the road with a patient.▲
A blood pressure clinic was run by Sandi Delaney (left) at the open house. McRae resident Bengin Hansen took the opportunity to get her blood pressure checked during the event. ▲
On May 24, Bonnyville EMS hosted an open house and community barbecue at the ambulance headquarters next to the hospital.▲
Bonnyville paramedics Ben Wolters (centre) Brynn Legault (right) with the help of the division's grill master Dave Skuba (left).▲
Taking in the community barbecue and EMS open house was the Martynuik family and the Bosse family.▲
Enjoying the EMS open house and community event was the Brosseau family.▲
Bonnyville EMS open house May 24, 2023.▲

BONNYVILLE –  On May 24, the EMS division of the Bonnyville Regional Fire Authority held an open house and free community barbecue, offering the public a chance to socialize with emergency responders in a relaxed setting.

The event included a blood pressure clinic and a first aid teddy bear clinic that had parents and youth lined up.

The afternoon event was a way to give the public a chance to meet front-line emergency healthcare workers in a fun and casual format, rather than during an emergency situation. Attendees also got the chance to tour an ambulance and meet Terry the Traumasaurus, the division's mascot.

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