Steve Beilhartz

Deputy Chief of Paramedic Services

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• 2002 began my Paramedic journey as an EMA, working as a Casual employee while attending Confederation College
• 2005 received my A-EMCA in July and became full time in Thessalon
• 2007 to 2013 member of the Executive Committee of CUPE Local 3631 in various roles
• 2012 to 2016 Health & Safety Representative for the Thessalon Worksite
• 2013 became Work Group Leader in Thessalon, responsible for ‘purchasing and stores’ for medical supplies for the service
• 2016 successful candidate to the position of Commander of Operations
• 2018 – current promoted to position of Deputy Chief of Paramedic Services
• 2025 recipient of the 20 year Exemplary Service Award

Shani Lattett

Commander of Logistics

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• Shani graduated from Ontario Business College in 1997 and spent 16 years in the business and financial sector, starting as a bookkeeper/payroll clerk and advancing through professional development to become a licensed mortgage and mutual funds investment specialist with one of Canada’s five major financial institutions.
• In 2014, Shani graduated from CTS, successfully passed the A-EMCA, and began her career as a Primary Care Paramedic in Wawa. She transitioned to the White River Base in 2017 and served as Health and Safety Representative from 2019 to 2022.
• In June 2022, Shani was promoted to Commander of Logistics, a role she thrives in and continues to hold today.
• Leadership Philosophy:
  “I believe in leading with transparency, collaboration, and accountability. My goal is to create an environment where every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to operational excellence and patient care.”

Carole Charbonneau

Commander of Logistics

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• • 1995 Niagara College Graduate
  • 1996 Elliot Lake Ambulance Service Part-time as EMA,
  • 1997 A-EMCA
  • 1999 Elliot Lake Ambulance Service Full-time
  • 2001 ADSAB Provincial download to municipalities; Elliot Lake Station Full-time
  • 2016 ADSAB – Blind River Station moved to Blind River
  • 2020 recipient of the 20 year Exemplary Service Award
  • 2021 ADSAB – Community Paramedic
  • 2021 ADSAB – Blind River Station; Reverted back to frontline
  • 2022 ADSAB – Blind River Station; Work Group Leader
  • 2022 / 2025 – CUPE: Chief Steward Local 3631, WSIB Union Representative & Chair of Paramedic Service Advisory Committee
  • 2025 – ADSAB Blind River: Promoted to Commander of Logistics

Dino Binda

Commander

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Born and raised in Wawa, Ontario, with a lifelong commitment to supporting northern communities through frontline care, mentorship, and operational leadership.

• • Experienced in heavy machinery operations, architectural work, and owner operator of small business, and work for Algoma Ore
  • Began career as an Emergency Medical Attendant (EMA) at The Lady Dunn General Hospital Ambulance Service in Wawa (1992)
  • Earned EMCA certification through Cambrian College (2002)
  • Transitioned to a full-time paramedic role with Algoma EMS at the Dubreuilville station in 2003
  • Return to Wawa Station a year later as a full time medic
  • Appointed Work Group Leader in Wawa, 2021
  • Serves as a Peer Support team member
  • Was a Member of the Paramedic Service Advisory Committee
  • Promoted to Commander in Fall 2025