31 Paramedics from across Manitoba attended an Awards Ceremony last week at Government House, hosted by the Honourable Anita Neville, Lt. Governor of Manitoba. They were honored with the Governor General of Canada Exemplary Service Medals. These Awards are part of the Canadian Honours System, for members of Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical System. They must have served Canada at least twenty years in a meritorious manner with the highest standard of good conduct and seen as an example for others to follow. Recipients came from Winnipeg Fire/Paramedic Service, STARS, North, South and West Districts of Shared Health Emergency Medical Services.
The North District had its largest presentation of Awards, with seven Recipients.
Jody Ssuki, Quality Officer, Flin Flon. Robert Trubiak, Manager, Flin Flon.
Carol Ross, EMR, Cranberry Portage. Dennis Fourre, Paramedic, Grand Rapids.
Jarett Ketcheson,
Manager, The Pas. Cam Ritzer, Executive Director Allied Health.
All received their Medal for 20 years of Exemplary Service.
And Darren Baker, Regional Director of Emergency Medical Services, received the next highest Honor. His First Silver Bar, for 30 years of service.
Of the 2,200 Paramedics in Manitoba, Only 263 have achieved 20 years, only 67 have achieved 30 years, and only 10 have achieved 40 years.
Ken Gurba, Chairperson
Manitoba EMS Awards Committee