Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service Chief to retire

Leeds and Grenville Paramedic Service Chief Jeff Carrs is set to call it a career.

A media release says Carrs began his career in 1988 in London, Ontario before joining the local service in 2012 and being appointed chief in 2019.

He has served in numerous roles across the paramedic profession, including frontline primary care and advanced care paramedic, and operations manager within Ontario’s air ambulance system.

The release adds that during his tenure with Leeds Grenville Paramedic Service, Chief Carss helped lead the organization through periods of significant transformation, ensuring the service remained responsive to the evolving needs of the community while maintaining a strong culture of professionalism, collaboration, and patient-centered care.

It adds his leadership, dedication, and commitment to excellence have helped shape a paramedic service that continues to be recognized for its quality of care and service to the community.

Vista Radio has reached out to Carss for comment. 

Casey Kenny
Casey Kenny
A graduate of the Broadcast Journalism Program at Loyalist College, Casey has worked in newsrooms across the country for 20 years. Stops along his radio adventure include Ottawa, Calgary, Vancouver, North Bay, Stratford and now Kemptville. Casey is also a veteran play-by-play announcer and is the Voice of the Kemptville 73's Hockey Team. A proud uncle of eight nieces and nephews, Casey is happy to call Kemptville home now.

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