Ontario Honours Outstanding Bravery of Paramedics

May 26, 2025

Seven paramedics honoured with Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery

May 26, 2025

TORONTO — The Ontario government is honouring paramedics from across the province with the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery. The medal is given to paramedics who have demonstrated great courage, risking their lives to save the lives of others.

The Honourable Michael Tulloch, in his capacity as the Administrator of the Government of Ontario, and Sylvia Jones, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health, will present medals to seven paramedics in a ceremony at the Royal Ontario Museum today.

Recipients are recognized for their individual acts of outstanding bravery. These acts of courage include:

Wrestling a weapon away from a patient in crisis, saving them and the first responders on the scene from harm
Rappelling into a collapsed excavation pit to triage injured construction workers
Providing first aid while off-duty to a neighbour who had serious stab wounds
Attending to a head-on collision car accident while off-duty
Removing an occupant from a car on fire

“Ontario is home to world-class paramedics who put their lives at risk every day in service of their communities,” said Minister Sylvia Jones. “These brave heroes represent the very best of Ontario and I am deeply honoured to recognize this year’s recipients of the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery.”

While these medal recipients have been selected for their acts of extraordinary selflessness, the government recognizes that all paramedics in Ontario have a profound impact on the health and safety of people across the province and thanks them for their continued service and bravery.

Quick Facts

Paramedic Services Week was observed from May 18 to May 25. This year’s theme was “We care. For everyone.”
The Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery recognizes individual acts of outstanding courage and bravery performed by members of Ontario’s paramedic services. Nominations must be made through the nominee’s paramedic service and endorsed by their paramedic chief.
There are over 12,000 paramedics currently employed in Ontario, the largest group of paramedics in Canada.

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“It’s essential we recognize the crucial role paramedics play in our health care system and the extremely challenging environments they work in. The Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery serves as a reminder of their tireless efforts to providing life-saving support on their most challenging days.”

– Graham McGregor
Minister of Citizenship and Multiculturalism

“Congratulations to this year’s recipients of the Ontario Medal for Paramedic Bravery. Paramedics frequently place themselves at risk to care for others. The Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs gives thanks to all paramedics across the province. We are inspired by the courage and selfless actions undertaken by this year’s recipients.”

– Chief Greg Sage
President, Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs

Ontario Honours Outstanding Bravery of Paramedics

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