County of Renfrew Paramedic Service

County of Renfrew Paramedic Service The Paramedic Service provides 24 hour a day, 7 days a week coverage responding to the emergent and life-threatening medical needs of the community.

Environment Canada is forecasting freezing rain and icy conditions (starting late Tuesday, March 9 and into Wednesday, M...
03/10/2026

Environment Canada is forecasting freezing rain and icy conditions (starting late Tuesday, March 9 and into Wednesday, March 10) across the region.

Renfrew County residents are encouraged to take a few minutes to check in on family members, friends, and neighbours, especially seniors or those who may need extra support.

In preparation for power outages and difficult travel conditions, it’s helpful to ensure people have enough supplies for up to 48 hours, including:
• Food and water
• Required medications/Oxygen (if needed)
• A backup electricity source for medical devices if required
• A safe backup heat source

If someone in our community needs additional support, the following resources are available:
📞 RCVTAC: Virtual care and medical support for non-emergency health concerns
📞 Community Paramedics: 1-844-860-2778
📞 2-1-1: Dial or visit 211.ca for information on community and social services
A quick check-in can make a big difference. Looking out for one another, helps keep our community safe during severe weather.

03/10/2026

❄️ 𝐒𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐖𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐝 – 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐑𝐞𝐧𝐟𝐫𝐞𝐰
⚠️ 𝗢𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴: 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻

The County of Renfrew has declared a 𝗦𝗶𝗴𝗻𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗪𝗲𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 in response to Environment Canada’s 𝗙𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝗪𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴.
📅 Freezing rain begins tonight and continues into Wednesday

🧊 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗰𝘁
• 🌨️ 10–20 mm of ice build-up
• 🌧️ Heavy freezing rain at times
• 🚗 Icy, slippery roads & sidewalks
• ⏰ Challenging morning commute
• 💧 Localized flooding in low‑lying areas
• 🔌 Prolonged power outages possible
• 🌳 Damage to trees, buildings, & infrastructure

🌡️ 𝗔𝗱𝗱𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻
A series of low‑pressure systems will bring significant freezing rain across southern Ontario. In some areas, precipitation may not freeze immediately, increasing the risk of localized flooding.

✅ 𝗦𝗮𝗳𝗲𝘁𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗽𝘀
⚠️ Stay clear of fallen power lines
🚶‍♂️🚗 Walk and drive with extreme caution
📱 Stay updated with official weather alerts

🚧 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧
This Significant Weather Event means winter maintenance timelines are temporarily suspended until conditions improve.
County crews remain active on the roads, but it may take longer than usual to achieve minimum maintenance standards.
📌 Stay safe and stay informed!

03/10/2026

Be prepared for significant amounts of freezing rain and rain, starting late Tuesday, March 10th. Accumulations will vary, but any amounts of ice build-up could lead to treacherous travel conditions on Wednesday. If you do have to be on the road, ensure you remove all the ice from your vehicle, top up your windshield washer fluid, SLOW DOWN and adjust your driving. Avoid sudden stops or turns. For updated road conditions before you go, check 511on.ca, and monitor local radio stations while you’re driving. Oh, expect snow later in the week and on the weekend.
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Préparez-vous à d'importantes chutes de pluie verglaçante et de pluie à partir de mardi 10 mars en fin de journée. Les accumulations varieront, mais toute accumulation de glace pourrait rendre les conditions de circulation dangereuses mercredi. Si vous devez prendre la route, assurez-vous d'enlever toute la glace de votre véhicule, faites le plein de liquide lave-glace, RALENTISSEZ et adaptez votre conduite. Évitez les arrêts ou les virages brusques. Pour connaître l'état des routes avant de partir, consultez le site 511on.ca et écoutez les stations de radio locales pendant que vous conduisez. Oh, et attendez-vous à de la neige plus t**d dans la semaine et pendant le week-end.

On International Women’s Day, we recognize and celebrate the incredible women of the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service...
03/08/2026

On International Women’s Day, we recognize and celebrate the incredible women of the County of Renfrew Paramedic Service.

Across Renfrew County, women are making a difference every day, responding to emergencies, supporting patients through community paramedicine programs, leading initiatives, and helping strengthen the future of paramedicine.

Their skill, compassion, and leadership play an important role in the care we provide to our communities.

Today and every day, we thank the women of our service for the dedication they bring to their work and the impact they make across Renfrew County.

03/07/2026

⏰🌞 𝐃𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐁𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐡 𝟖! 🌞⏰

Don’t forget - 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟴, we “spring forward”!
Before you go to bed, 𝘀𝗲𝘁 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝘀 𝗮𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿.

This is also the perfect time to complete a quick home safety check:
🔋 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 in your 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗺𝘀
🚨 Ensure your 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗯𝗼𝗻 𝗺𝗼𝗻𝗼𝘅𝗶𝗱𝗲 (𝗖𝗢) 𝗱𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘀 are working properly
🏠 Replace any alarms that are expired or not functioning

These small steps help keep you and your loved ones safe all year long.
Have a bright and safe start to the season, Renfrew County! 🌷✨



03/06/2026

Do you KNOW how thick the ice is? If not, don't venture out.
Rising temperatures and heavy rain will make the ice on most waterways dangerously thin and unstable.

Ice thickness can vary dramatically from one location to the next. In order to be safe to walk on, it should be at least 10 cm (4 inches) thick. To support a snowmobile - at least 12 cm (5 inches). To support a truck - at least 30-38 cm (12-15 inches).

Always remember that no ice is without some risk.
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Savez‑vous vraiment quelle sera l’épaisseur de la glace?
Si la réponse est non, ne vous y aventurez pas.

La hausse des températures et les fortes pluies rendront la glace dangereusement mince et instable sur la plupart des cours d’eau.

L’épaisseur de la glace peut varier considérablement d’un endroit à l’autre. Pour être sécuritaire à la marche, elle doit avoir au moins 10 cm (4 po).
Pour supporter une motoneige — au moins 12 cm (5 po).
Pour supporter un camion — au moins 30 à 38 cm (12 à 15 po).

N’oubliez jamais qu’aucune glace n’est totalement sans risque.

03/06/2026

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄 𝘄𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝘂𝗽 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 𝟳𝟱% 𝗼𝗳 𝗖𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗱𝗮’𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵-𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗰𝗲?

Thank you to all the health-care professionals who are making a difference this International Women’s Day and every day.

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗶𝘀 𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻 𝗸𝗲𝗲𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗮𝗺𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗵𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵𝘆.

This year’s theme, , reminds us that supporting women supports our health-care system and helps create stronger, healthier communities.

03/06/2026

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This past weekend, our community, including the Mesa Renfrew County HARTHub team, showed up in a powerful way for the C...
03/02/2026

This past weekend, our community, including the Mesa Renfrew County HARTHub team, showed up in a powerful way for the Coldest Night of the Year.
On one of the coldest nights of winter, residents, partners, and first responders walked together to raise awareness and support for neighbours experiencing hurt, hunger, and homelessness. We are incredibly grateful to everyone who participated, donated, volunteered, or cheered from the sidelines.
In total there were 289 walkers on 57 teams who raised more than $120,000 to support The Grind Pembroke
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year’s Coldest Night of the Year meaningful.

03/02/2026

The County of Renfrew Paramedic Service has recently teamed up with hospitals in Renfrew County to launch Fit2Sit, a program that helps return Paramedics to service within the community as quickly as possible after transporting a patient to hospital.

02/20/2026

Wilderness Response Conference …for Emergency Services who answer the call — always.
June 10 to 12, 2026 at Camp Arowhon, Algonquin Park
The Wilderness Response Conference brings together emergency services personnel for three days of professional development in a unique wilderness setting.
Participants will explore:
- Inter-agency collaboration
- Sharing best practices
- Expert speakers
- 19 plenary & breakout sessions
- Equipment demonstrations
- Skill development
Sessions will cover critical topics including dynamic risk assessment, patient packaging, ground evacuation, airway management, and UAV integration.

Visit the website for full details & registration:
https://wilderness-response-conference.my.canva.site/

For group registration, invoice, or purchase order inquiries:
trainingcourses@countyofrenfrew.on.ca

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