Alberta Ambulance Wait Times Are Increasing: Edmonton Paramedic Describes the Plight

 

 

Alex Robb, a paramedic from Edmonton, has shared his concerns about the heavy workload facing paramedics in Alberta and the increasing ambulance wait times. He says the current situation is beyond bearable. Alex Robb has been serving as an advanced care paramedic for the past ten years.

Despite the steady increase in the number of patients seeking help, the lack of sufficient staff is creating a major crisis. The Alberta Paramedic Union has also stated that the biggest challenge they are facing is keeping employees on the job. Alex Robb pointed out that the regular 12-hour shifts are often extended to 14 hours with the increased workload.

Ambulances are having to rush when calls for help come from different parts of the city. There are also situations where you have to turn back after sounding the siren and getting another emergency message. He added that seeing the plight of patients waiting for an ambulance for a long time is very distressing.