Seven Middlesex-London Paramedic Service Paramedics Honoured with Prestigious Exemplary Service Medal
MIDDLESEX COUNTY (October 13, 2026) – The Middlesex-London Paramedic Service (MLPS) is proud to announce that seven dedicated paramedics have been awarded the Governor General of Canada’s Emergency Medical Services 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.
Congratulations to Jorge Barrera, Adam Bennett, Kevin Coulter, Todd Douglas, Matthew Hall, Cindy Natvik, and Erik Natvik. Their careers have saved lives, made communities safer, and serve as a model for excellence at MLPS. Together, these recipients represent 170 years of service, much of it on the front line responding to emergencies at all hours and in all conditions.
The Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal, part of the Governor General’s Canadian honours system, 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 is extremely proud of the recipients for this remarkable achievement. Their daily commitment is the foundation MLPS's emergency response, ensuring timely, life-saving care to those in need. This award is a testament to the service and hard work that leaves a lasting positive impact on our community.
Congratulations to each recipient and thank you for your exemplary contributions to the community and to MLPS.
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“It was an honour to receive this recognition alongside Jorge, Kevin, Todd, Matthew, Cindy, and Erik. Receiving the Exemplary Service Medal is a testament to the values and commitment of the entire team at MLPS. I’m incredibly proud to be leading an organization full of employees dedicated to public service and 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 Jorge, Adam, Kevin, Todd, Matthew, Cindy, and Erik is the definition of serving with excellence at MLPS. Throughout their careers, they’ve gone above and beyond for the people of Middlesex County and the City of London, often putting themselves at risk to help others. We’re incredibly proud to see them recognized with this honour. Earning the Governor General’s Exemplary Service Medal is a source of pride for our entire community. Thank you for making a difference in the lives of countless families across our region.” – Brian Ropp, Chair, Middlesex-London Paramedic Service 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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