Patricia Bromfield is the new chief of Peterborough County-City Paramedics, Peterborough County announced on Wednesday (February 7).
Bromfield will be taking over from Randy Mellow, the county’s senior director of emergency and shared services and deputy CAO, who announced in December he would be retiring as chief at the end of 2024 after almost four decades in emergency medical services.
Bromfield joined Peterborough County in the fall of 2022 as deputy chief of operations, having previously served as deputy chief of operations in the City of Kawartha Lakes. Prior to those roles, she served with Toronto Paramedic Services for almost 15 years, beginning as a paramedic and rising to acting deputy commander.
“I would like to congratulate Patricia Bromfield and welcome her to the role of paramedic chief,” Mellow says in a media release. “Patricia possesses a wealth of experience and knowledge having progressed through various frontline and leadership roles throughout her career. Her experience and passion for supportive leadership and innovation will be an asset to our team and community.”
According to the release, Mellow will provide mentorship and guidance to Bromfield throughout 2024 as she takes on her new role and responsibilities.
“I am honoured to be following in the footsteps of our decorated chief of paramedics Randy Mellow as he embarks on his retirement at the close of 2024,” Bromfield says. “I am forever grateful to have the opportunity to learn from an industry leader who has played a key role in advancing the paramedic profession.”
“I look forward to collaborating with Peterborough County’s robust leadership team and our partners in the coming years. It is a privilege for me to have the opportunity to work alongside some of Canada’s finest paramedics, leaders, and support staff.”
