A pair of emergency medical service (EMS) workers employed by the Northern Regional Health Authority (NRHA) received Governor General – Exemplary Service Medals for 30 years of service Nov. 12.
Gary Davis, who works with Snow Lake EMS, and Kim Rumak, a paramedic in Flin Flon and Cranberry Portage, received the medals from Health Minister Sharon Blady.
Davis started his EMS career as an emergency medical responder with the Town of Snow Lake ambulance service and has volunteered many hours with the Hudbay mine rescue team in Snow Lake. He is a strong believer in community relations and public education through participating in mock exercises and being on standby for parades and other events.
Rumak started her career in first aid in Grand Rapids and recently retired at the paramedic level in Cranberry Portage. Rumak volunteered with groups such as the dirt track, softball and hockey teams and was one of four paramedics who responded to a mine explosion in Flin Flon and was a leader to other staff despite knowing that her husband was in the area when the explosion occurred.
