Manitoba Paramedics Recognized for Exemplary Service

Paramedics from across the province were congratulated yesterday by Lieutenant-Governor John Harvard for their many years of exemplary service in the field of Emergency Medical Services.

Manitoba's EMS Medal Awards Committee approved 19 nominations this year for receipt of the EMS Exemplary Service Medal. The Honours Medals were presented to twelve of these recipients, with family and colleagues present, during a formal ceremony hosted by the Lieutenant-Governor at Government House in Winnipeg.

The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal is the newest member of the Canadian Exemplary Service Honours system designed to recognize those men and women who have dedicated themselves to preserving Canada’s public safety through long and outstanding service. The EMS Honours are reserved for professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services who have performed their duties for a minimum of 20 years in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.

The award ceremony, emceed by Manitoba Committee Chair Troy Pauls, saw paramedics from Assiniboine, Parkland, Interlake, NEHA and Winnipeg RHAs recognized for exemplary service. Seven of this years recipients had actually received the Exemplary Service Medal previously, and this year were awarded an additional 10 year bar signifying 30 years of exemplary service in EMS.

To date, 105 EMS providers in Manitoba have been awarded the EMS Exemplary Service Medal. I was honoured to have been asked to participate in this years ceremony. Congratulations to all medal recipients!

For more information, visit the Manitoba EMS Exemplary Service Medal Web Site.