Friday marks the first ever International Paramedics Day, meant to recognize and celebrate the work carried out by paramedics around the world.
July 8 marks the birthday of Dominique-Jean Larrey, a French surgeon and military doctor who is credited with introducing field hospitals, ambulance services, and first-aid practices to the battlefield. He is often referred to as the 'father of modern-day ambulance services'.
This day comes after Peterborough Paramedic Services experienced their busiest year in 2021.
According to a report released in March of this year, 2021 saw 19,305 emergency/urgent calls, up 13.24 per cent from 2020.
Peterborough Paramedics responded to a total of 38,439 calls in 2021, compared to 34,112 calls in 2020.
In celebration of the day, Peterborough County will be featuring some of Peterborough’s paramedics on their Facebook page.