FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Paramedics Honoured with Prestigious Exemplary Service Medal
November 7, 2024 – The Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS) is proud to announce that six dedicated paramedics — John Blaauw, Jodi Brenndorfer, Brian Jacklin, LT Jimson, Jessica Goncalves, and Craig Bothwell — have been awarded the Governor General of Canada’s Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Exemplary Service Medal. This national honour recognizes their outstanding commitment and service within Canada’s emergency medical field, embodying the highest standards of professionalism and compassion.
The EMS Exemplary Service Medal, part of the Governor General’s prestigious awards, is presented to emergency responders with at least 20 years of service, including a minimum of 10 years in roles with inherent risks. This recognition highlights the resilience, selflessness, and dedication to duty demonstrated by each recipient as they serve the residents of Middlesex County and the City of London.
MLPS could not be more proud of John, Jodi, Brian, LT, Jessica, and Craig for this exceptional achievement. Their daily dedication forms the backbone of MLPS's emergency response, ensuring timely, life-saving care to those in need. This award is a testament to their unwavering service, hard work, and the positive impact they have on our community.
MLPS extends heartfelt congratulations to each recipient and thanks them for their exemplary contributions to the community.
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“We are incredibly proud of John, Jodi, Brian, LT, Jessica, and Craig for this well-deserved honour. Each of these paramedics has dedicated their career to serving our community with exceptional skill, empathy, and courage. Receiving the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal is a testament to their individual achievements and to the values and commitment of our entire team at MLPS. Their service inspires us all, and we are fortunate to have such remarkable individuals protecting the health and safety of Middlesex County and the City of London.” — Adam Bennett, Director of Paramedic Services, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service
“The dedication shown by John, Jodi, Brian, LT, Jessica, and Craig represents the very best of public service. They have consistently gone above and beyond to serve the people of Middlesex County and the City of London, often putting themselves at risk for others. We are grateful for their years of service and proud to see them recognized nationally with the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal. This achievement is a moment of pride for our entire community, and we celebrate these remarkable paramedics for their contributions.” — Brian Ropp, Chair, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Authority Board
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Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS) is the direct provider of paramedic services for the County of Middlesex and the City of London. MLPS operates from 13 strategically located stations providing 24-hour pre-hospital emergency and non-emergency care to the residents and visitors of Middlesex County and the City of London. MLPS Headquarters, located at 1035 Adelaide Street South, London, Ontario oversees over 450 highly trained professionals including Paramedics, Supervisors, Logistics Technicians, Quality and Investigations Professionals, Management, Educational and Administrative Support Staff.
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