Bruce County Paramedics Recognized with Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program Awards

The Bruce County Council meeting on November 5, 2026, began with the recognition of fifteen members of the Bruce County Paramedic Services team.
Group photo of paramedics, emergency services personnel, and local officials at an awards presentation. Several recipients hold certificates, and one paramedic is holding a young child. A Bruce County backdrop is visible in the background.

The Southwest Ontario Regional Base Hospital Program, administered through the London Health Sciences Centre, provides medical oversight and quality assurance for paramedic services across the region. Each year, the program recognizes exceptional achievements through awards that celebrate excellence in prehospital care.

Six primary care paramedics received Prehospital Cardiac Save Awards, which honour paramedics who played a role in saving a person's life.

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

“Every day, our paramedics answer the call with professionalism, compassion, and courage,” says Warden Luke Charbonneau. “These awards recognize exceptional achievements and the dedication our team brings to serving communities across Bruce County. Thank you for the difference you make in the lives of residents each and every day.”