About Us
The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC), led by its Board of Directors, empowers members and leaders to make changes nationally in the Paramedic profession. The PCC provides a platform for sharing of information and encourages changes to policy where possible.
Our membership is comprised of Paramedic leaders across Canada, with over 325 Paramedic Chiefs, managers, and Paramedics coast to coast. The mission of the PCC is to advance and align Paramedic leadership across Canada. We are the national voice advocating for Paramedic Services in Canada.
History of the PCC
The PCC has had eleven presidents:
Steve Rapanos (former Chief of Edmonton EMS) EMSCC President from 2002 – 2004
Tom Sampson (former Chief of Calgary EMS) EMSCC President from 2004 – 2006
Bruce Farr (former Chief of Toronto EMS) EMSCC President from 2006 – 2010
Michael Nolan (Chief County of Renfrew Paramedic Service) EMSCC President from 2010 – 2012
Darren Sandbeck (Chief Paramedic, Alberta Health Services) PCC President from 2012 – 2014
Paul Charbonneau (Chief, Frontenac County EMS) PCC President 2014 – 2015
Randy Mellow (Chief, Peterborough County EMS) PCC President 2015 – 2020
Dale Weiss (Executive Director of EMS for Alberta Health Services) PCC President 2021 – 2022
Randy Mellow (Chief, Peterborough County EMS) PCC President 2022 – 2023
Kevin Smith (Chief Systems and Strategy Officer: BC Emergency Health Services, Provincial Health Services Authority) 2023 – 2025
Ryan Sneath (Deputy Chief, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service) 2025 – current
The Paramedic Chiefs of Canada (PCC), led by its Board of Directors, empowers members and leaders to make changes nationally in the Paramedic profession. The PCC provides a platform for sharing of information and encourages changes to policy where possible.
Our membership is comprised of Paramedic leaders across Canada, with over 325 Paramedic Chiefs, managers, and Paramedics coast to coast. The mission of the PCC is to advance and align Paramedic leadership across Canada. We are the national voice advocating for Paramedic Services in Canada.
Click here for a brief history of the PCC.