Bruce County Paramedics have been recognized for their efforts with the Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program awards.
The Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program administered through the London Health Sciences Centre recognized the achievements with awards celebrating excellence in pre-hospital care.
In Bruce County six were given their honours including 4 who recognized in their efforts of saving the life of a paramedics own mother.
A total of 15 members from the Bruce County Paramedic Services team were honoured at a county council meeting held last week.
Recipients
• Brittney Kealey*
• Derek Stephenson*
• Jesse Hall
• Jim Ainslie
• Mike Bohnert*
• Robert Wagner*
* Honoured for their collective efforts in saving the life of Robert Wagner’s mother.
Seven primary care paramedics received the Prehospital Newborn Delivery Award, recognizing their role in the successful delivery of a newborn in a prehospital setting.
Recipients
• Jesse Hall
• Jim Ainslie
• Jill Adams
• Ryan Heipel
• Ben Rees
• Jennifer Stein
• Lily Batte
Four primary care paramedics received the Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, which recognizes professionals in the provision of pre-hospital emergency medical services to the public, who have performed their duties in an exemplary manner, characterized by good conduct, industry and efficiency.
Recipients
• Tien Angus
• Jason Angus
• Marcia McGilveary
• Muffy Davies
The following primary care paramedics also received the 2026 Medical Director’s Commendation Award. This award acknowledges the critical decision-making utilized to deliver exceptional care to a patient in a prehospital setting.
Recipients
• Brittney Kealey
• Derek Stephenson
• Mike Bohnert
• Robert Wagner