Welcome back to Alberta’s North Zone.Unfortunately. If you’re new here, buckle up. If you’ve been here before, you already know how this goes: we look at the data, leadership assures everyone things are improving, and then the numbers kick that narrative straight down the stairs. This latest deep dive wasn’t inspired by vibes, rumours, or “a feeling in the room.” It was inspired by FOIP data , you know, the stuff that costs real money, takes real time, and tends to make senio

Their “Research” Doesn’t Support Paramedic Care This feels almost unfairly easy. Hypothesis: If there’s no emergency, there’s no reason to turn a wheel. Too simple? Fine. Revised Hypothesis: If the trip is non-urgent and  the weather looks like the opening scene of an Arctic survival documentary, maybe, just maybe, there’s no reason to turn a wheel. Let’s test this radical concept with a few real-world examples. Example 1 Mary is admitted to a rural hospital. She needs an ort

Destroying EMS Dispatch. Dispatch used to be too simple. "What's the address... What's the phone number... What's wrong?" That was the complete interrogation narrative when I started at Calgary 911 Fire/EMS Dispatch. I don't remember ever running out of Ambulances, it just didn't happen. On January 1, 1990 EMS Dispatch separated from the Calgary Fire Department over the use of the new 'Emergency Medical Dispatch' Protocols. Paramedics were now able to ask questions about the

Once again, we’re back to talk about Alberta’s Ambulance service. And this time, hold onto your hats, because we’ve got fantastic  news! Paramedics have a brand-new “leadership” team to go along with their shiny new rebrand. 🎉 Which in Alberta Health Services terms means: same people, same paycheques, just a different title and maybe a LinkedIn post about ‘embracing new challenges.’ You’d think after years of failure someone would get fired, but apparently, in AHS, or EHS la

We’re back. After a much-needed, several-month hiatus from the wheresmyambulance.com grind (life happens), we’re firing up the lights...

The Alberta EMS system is totally fine. Everything is fine. In fact, if you listen to AHS, it’s actually thriving. Ignore the ambulance...

Gather ‘round, folks, because we’ve got a doozy for you. Ever wonder what EMS managers say when they think  no one’s listening? Turns...

Ah, Central Zone—where AHS EMS has somehow managed to fail harder than a paramedic’s last nerve. Nearly 1,800 ambulance shutdowns  in a...

If AHS had a dollar for every time they lied about "investing in staffing," they might actually be able to afford a functioning EMS...

AHS EMS has never met a pile of taxpayer cash they couldn’t set on fire. While ambulances sit empty and paramedics keep quitting in...

We also begin our campaign: 'March Out for Overtime'. Paramedics, Please take care - of yourselves and your families.

If only it could be Merry Christmas from AHS EMS! But, you didn’t get the memo? Turns out, holiday magic is best left to the pros—because...

Welcome to the latest episode of "Who Thought This Was a Good Idea?!" starring the province of Alberta!  This time, we’re diving into the...

To avoid us getting into trouble we added the text to this, it is not the original from the City of Edmonton. If AHS EMS were a dating...

🎉 We’re Back!  🎉 After the holiday break, we’re kicking things off by saying THANK YOU! In just over a month, we’ve gained 1,000+ new...

Wow, what a year. We’re closing 2024 with a bang, a few cease-and-desist letters, and a lot of FOIP requests. Thanks to your generosity,...

We wanted to do a proper Christmas post—you know, something festive, witty, and lightly seasoned with our signature sarcasm. But here’s...

I say this without malice, just with a great deal of sorrow. It’s not that these organizations have done nothing but none of them have...

We've shared a lot of "Why I Quit" stories—each one raw, painful, and damning in its own way. But every so often, a story comes along...

Ever wonder what happens when you combine epic leadership fails, a dash of corporate gaslighting, and enough financial mismanagement to...