Peterborough Paramedic Chief Randy Mellow Announces Retirement After 37 Years

After 37 years of service in paramedicine, Chief Randy Mellow of Peterborough County-City Paramedics (PCCP), Senior Director of Emergency and Shared Services and Deputy CAO is retiring at the end of 2024, announced on Monday.

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“It has been an indescribable pleasure and rewarding experience to have worked at the County of Peterborough and to have served Peterborough County and City as Chief,” said Mellow. “I have watched with pride as this service grew with the support of Canada's best Paramedics, leaders, and support staff. I look forward to continuing to proudly support PCCP, the new Chief and the leadership team throughout the coming year in my Senior Director/Deputy CAO role.”

Chief Mellow had tendered his retirement with a year's notice according to a press release.

Mellow served as the Deputy Chief of Peterborough County-City Paramedics (PCCP) from 2007 – 2011, as the Chief in Essex-Windsor from 2011 to 2014 and again as Chief of PCCP from 2014 - present. He also served as the President of Paramedic Chiefs of Canada from 2015 - 2023.

Mellow’s successor will have an opportunity to train directly with him. The succession plan is in its final stages and will be launched imminently according to Peterborough County. A new Chief is expected for early next year.

During the transition period, Mellow is continuing his role as Senior Director of Emergency & Shared Services/Deputy CAO with Peterborough County throughout 2024.

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