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Jeff Pulvermacher<\/h3>\n

Chief of Paramedic Services<\/h4>\n

T:<\/strong> 705-842-3370 Ext.234<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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  • Began my career in 1999 in Wawa for the Wawa ambulance service as a paramedic<\/li>\n
  • 2001 became full time with Algoma District Paramedic Service in Dubreuilville and moved to Thessalon<\/li>\n
  • 2003 moved to Elliot Lake<\/li>\n
  • 2006 to 2008 Elected Vice President of CUPE Local 3631<\/li>\n
  • 2008 to 2012 and 2013 to 2015 Elected President CUPE Local 3631 Spring 2016 promoted to Commander\/Operations Field Manager of Elliot Lake<\/li>\n
  • Fall 2016 promoted to Deputy Chief<\/li>\n
  • 2020 recipient of the 20 year Exemplary Service Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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    Steve Beilhartz<\/h3>\n

    Deputy Chief of Paramedic Services<\/h4>\n

    T:<\/strong> 705-842-3370 Ext.219<\/p>\n

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    • 2002 began my Paramedic journey as an EMA, working as a Casual employee while attending Confederation College<\/li>\n
    • 2005 received my A-EMCA in July and became full time in Thessalon<\/li>\n
    • 2007 to 2013 member of the Executive Committee of CUPE Local 3631 in various roles<\/li>\n
    • 2012 to 2016 Health & Safety Representative for the Thessalon Worksite<\/li>\n
    • 2013 became Work Group Leader in Thessalon, responsible for \u2018purchasing and stores\u2019 for medical supplies for the service<\/li>\n
    • 2016 successful candidate to the position of Commander of Operations<\/li>\n
    • 2018 \u2013 current promoted to position of Deputy Chief of Paramedic Services<\/li>\n
    • 2025 recipient of the 20 year Exemplary Service Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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      Mike Ciotka<\/h3>\n

      Commander<\/h4>\n

      T:\u00a0<\/strong>705-848-7153 Ext.312<\/p>\n

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      • Started in May 1989 in SSM to 2002<\/li>\n
      • Worked at Algoma Steel 1990 to 2003<\/li>\n
      • Started in ADSAB 2002<\/li>\n
      • September 2018 became Commander.<\/li>\n
      • In my 33rd<\/sup> year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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        Kara Morris<\/h3>\n

        Commander<\/h4>\n

        T:\u00a0<\/strong>705-842-3370 Ext.235<\/p>\n

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        • Commander of Operations-Blind River, Thessalon & Richards Landing<\/li>\n
        • 2016-Began career as a PCP with Algoma District Paramedic Services as a relief part time paramedic.<\/li>\n
        • 2016 to 2021- Continued as a PCP taking the opportunity to post in to each of Algoma\u2019s Eastern stations, soon accepting a full time role in 2018.<\/li>\n
        • 2021 to current-Promoted to Commander of Operations for Blind River, Thessalon & Richards Landing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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          Joyce Ervin<\/h3>\n

          Commander of Logistics<\/h4>\n

          T:<\/strong> 705-842-3370 Ext.278<\/p>\n

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          • 1991 started PT in Richards Landing station operated by SSM.<\/li>\n
          • 2001 continued in Richards Landing operated by ADSAB<\/li>\n
          • Accepted Temp FT Thessalon Transfer car position (Mon-Fri)<\/li>\n
          • Accepted FT Richards Landing<\/li>\n
          • 2017 Accepted WGL position Richards Landing<\/li>\n
          • 2021 Accepted Promotion to Commander Logistics & Commander of Community Paramedicine<\/li>\n
          • 2024 recipient of the 20 year Exemplary Service Award<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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            Julie-Anne Young<\/h3>\n

            Commander of Logistics<\/h4>\n

            T:\u00a0<\/strong>705-848-7153 Ext.317<\/p>\n

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            • Started in 2003 as EMA in Elliot Lake for ADSAB<\/li>\n
            • Graduated from Cambrian College in 2004<\/li>\n
            • Was Work Group Leader for Elliot Lake Station in 2019-2021<\/li>\n
            • Was part of the Paramedic Service Advisory Committee 2019-2021<\/li>\n
            • In early 2021 promoted to Commander of Logistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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              Shani Lattett<\/h3>\n

              Commander of Logistics<\/h4>\n

              T:<\/strong> 705-842-3370 Ext.408<\/p>\n

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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\u2019s five major financial institutions.<\/li>\n
              • 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.<\/li>\n
              • In June 2022, Shani was promoted to Commander of Logistics, a role she thrives in and continues to hold today.<\/li>\n
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                \n\u201cI 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.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                Carole Charbonneau<\/h3>\n

                Commander of Logistics<\/h4>\n

                T:<\/strong> 705-842-3370 Ext.129<\/p>\n

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                  • 1995 Niagara College Graduate<\/li>\n
                  • 1996 Elliot Lake Ambulance Service Part-time as EMA,<\/li>\n
                  • 1997 A-EMCA<\/li>\n
                  • 1999 Elliot Lake Ambulance Service Full-time<\/li>\n
                  • 2001 ADSAB Provincial download to municipalities; Elliot Lake Station Full-time<\/li>\n
                  • 2016 ADSAB \u2013 Blind River Station moved to Blind River<\/li>\n
                  • 2020 recipient of the 20 year Exemplary Service Award<\/li>\n
                  • 2021 ADSAB \u2013 Community Paramedic<\/li>\n
                  • 2021 ADSAB \u2013 Blind River Station; Reverted back to frontline<\/li>\n
                  • 2022 ADSAB \u2013 Blind River Station; Work Group Leader<\/li>\n
                  • 2022 \/ 2025 – CUPE: Chief Steward Local 3631, WSIB Union Representative & Chair of Paramedic Service Advisory Committee<\/li>\n
                  • 2025 \u2013 ADSAB Blind River: Promoted to Commander of Logistics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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                    Dino Binda<\/h3>\n

                    Commander<\/h4>\n

                    T:<\/strong> 705-842-3370 Ext.407<\/p>\n

                    Born and raised in Wawa, Ontario, with a lifelong commitment to supporting northern communities through frontline care, mentorship, and operational leadership.<\/p>\n

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

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