Paramedics are at the heart of emergency medical services, responding to 911 calls, providing critical care in the field, and ensuring patients get the help they need, when they need it. But their impact goes far beyond lights and sirens. From community outreach and mental health support to leadership, logistics, and dispatch, paramedics play diverse roles that keep our system strong and responsive. As Kyle Sereda, Chief of Paramedic Services at Medavie Health Services West, explains, this week is about recognizing the many ways paramedics serve with skill, compassion, and commitment.