Background Info

The First Scarborough Medvents are a Scouts Canada organization, sponsored by Toronto EMS. This themed Scouting program has a primary focus on Emergency First Aid Training, and providing First Aid coverage for public, non-profit events. The Med-Vent program provides the youth with first aid & CPR training as well as orientation in EMS procedures, including communications, disaster/survival planning. This program was started by British Columbia EMS in 1986 and Toronto EMS in 1999. There are now Med-Vents in York Region, Ottawa, Essex, Windsor, Thunder Bay, and London. It is the fastest growing Venturer and Rover program in Canada. 

***THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF VOLUNTEER HOURS EARNED WITH THE MEDVENTS MAY GO TOWARDS YOUR HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA!

How to get Involved

If you or someone you know may be interested please give us a call or e-mail us. The Medvents will meet approximately once every two weeks. Youth can register at anytime of the year. As members of Scouts Canada, the Med-Vents will have many opportunities to participate in Scouting activities around the city and province. For registration and further inquiries, please fill out the Contact Form on the "Contact Us" page.

What do Med Vents do?

• Scout Events First Aid Provider
• Assist at EMS Functions
• Parades, Displays at major malls
• Assist Fire and Police in nonemergency functions
• Help youth find the righ path to EMS
• Have Fun!

What will a Medvent gain?

• Strong skill in the Emergency Medical Field 
• Standard First Aid
• Wilderness First Aid
• Emergency First Responder