Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

For all emergencies:

Call 911

Assiniboine Regional Health Authority’s Emergency Medical Services is staffed by full-time, part-time, and casual paramedics. Community first responders in certain circumstances also assist with emergency services.

When to Call

• Any time you think someone may be having a heart attack
• When someone is unresponsive or unconscious
• In the event of a motor vehicle collision or any other traumatic event where injury has occurred
• Any time you suspect injury to the head, spine, chest, abdomen, pelvis or upper leg(hip or thigh) areas
• If there are severe injuries to the arms or lower legs
• Major burns
• Any serious medical condition
• Any farm or industrial injuries involving toxic fumes, entanglement, amputation or crushing
• Respiratory problems or if a person stops breathing
These are a few examples, however, if you are not able to manage the injury or illness please call! Inappropriate handling of an injured or ill individual can result in the problem becoming more serious. When in doubt CALL 911

When You Call:
• Remember to stay calm
• Give your name and phone number
• Give the address you are calling from with the proper directions
• Describe what happened and the patient’s condition
• If possible the number of patients
• Answer all questions you are asked, to the best of your ability
Remember when calling from a cell phone, ask for the 9-1-1 Call Centre in Brandon, Manitoba.

Other things to remember when you call:
• Place your pets in a safe area, away from responding paramedics
• Ensure premises are well lit during emergencies and address numbers are very visible for Emergency Services Personnel.