Carss said he was grateful to serve the community alongside dedicated colleagues and expressed confidence in the service’s future
Leeds and Grenville’s paramedic service chief Jeff Carss is retiring after nearly four decades in emergency medical services, ending a career that took him from frontline ambulance work to leading a regional service.
The United Counties of Leeds and Grenville announced Carss’s upcoming retirement on Oct. 14, recognizing his contributions to patient care, staff development and emergency response.
Carss began his career in 1988 with Thames Valley Ambulance in London, Ont. He later worked as an advanced care paramedic, communications officer, educator, critical care paramedic and operations manager in Ontario’s air ambulance system.
He joined Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service as deputy chief in 2012 and became chief in 2019.
During his tenure, Carss helped guide the service through major changes while maintaining its focus on patient-centred care.
Warden Corinna Smith-Gatcke praised his leadership and commitment to supporting paramedics, thanking him on behalf of council, staff and residents.
Carss said he was grateful to serve the community alongside dedicated colleagues and expressed confidence in the service’s future.
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