Chief Russell Crocker

Russell Crocker is the Chief of Hamilton Paramedic Service, bringing 30 years of frontline and

leadership experience in paramedic services. Throughout his career, he has been dedicated to

serving residents, paramedics, and others through strong relationships, that allows innovation

through open and honest conversation, and in turn, advances priorities that impact patient

outcomes.

Joining Hamilton Paramedic Service in 2013 as Deputy Chief, Russell has provided leadership in

operations and performance related matters. During this time, he established service metrics

related to a variety of key areas, and most recently collaborated with local hospitals, to reduce

off-load delays for ambulances significantly. As Chief, he is responsible for one of Ontario’s

largest paramedic services, leading a team of paramedics, logistics staff, and support

professionals who respond to more than 100,000 calls annually across the City of Hamilton.