The Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs recently recognized 49 paramedics across the province for 30-plus years of service.
On November 19, the paramedics being honoured received their Governor General Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal bars for providing exemplary emergency medical services for 30, 40, and 50 years.
Paramedics received their medals at the Canadian Forces College in Toronto.
The award recognizes paramedics who have provided "the highest standard of care and conduct. To qualify, at least ten years of service must have been in the field, on duty, involving potential risk," according to the Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs.
First bars represent 30 years, Second Bars represent 40 years, and Third Bars are for 50 years of service.
Recipients include:
Bruce County:
Darryl Hopcraft - First Bar
Chatham-Kent:
Kevin Langlois - Second Bar
Thomas Millard – Second Bar
Anthony Steadman – Second Bar
David Desmarais – First Bar
Michael Manery – First Bar
David Mireault – First Bar
Carolyn Ross – First Bar
Sarnia-Lambton:
Josef Emilio – First Bar
Todd Martin – First Bar
William Blake Smith – First Bar
Windsor-Essex:
Daniel Pickle – Second Bar
Grace Morneau - First Bar
Kim Schroeder – First Bar
Grey County:
Leonard Verschuren – Second Bar
Huron County:
Gary Renaud – Third Bar
Karen Rollins-Beneteau – First Bar
Phillip Smith – First Bar
