Toronto Emergency Medical Services
Toronto Emergency Medical Services (EMS) provides ambulatory and paramedic care for the city of Toronto. Before 1998 it was known as Metro Toronto Ambulance and shortly after as Toronto Ambulance. Formed in 1975 to replace private operators in Toronto, the private ambulance operators worked mainly in funeral homes, as well as hospitals. From 1975 to 1998, ambulance service in Metro Toronto was provided by Metro Toronto Ambulance and Ontario's Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care. With amalgamation in 1998, Metro Ambulance became Toronto Ambulance, and later adopted its current name.