Chief Emerita Gale Chevalier earns Exemplary Service Medal First Bar

Frontenac Paramedics Chief Emerita Gale Chevalier (Center) receiving her Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal First Bar from Canadian Forces College Deputy Commandant Colonel Shayne Elder, and Ontario Association of Paramedic Chiefs President Chief Greg Sage, at a ceremony in Toronto, November 19.
Canadian Forces College Deputy Commandant Colonel Shayne Elder, Frontenac Paramedics Chief Emerita Gale Chevalier, OAPC President Chief Greg Sage. The Exemplary Service Medal recognizes paramedics who have provided the highest standard of care and conduct. The First Bar is an additional award to the medal for those who have served at least 30 years.

Congratulations, Chief Chevalier!

Chief Chevalier celebrated her retirement after more than 30 years of service as a Frontenac Paramedic last year. Chief Marc Goudie succeeded her as Frontenac Paramedics Chief on September 30, 2024.
Frontenac Paramedic Dave Doran, Frontenac Paramedics Chief Marc Goudie, Frontenac Paramedics Chief Emerita Gale Chevalier, Frontenac Paramedics Chief Emeritus Paul Charbonneau, 19 November, 2025.

Learn more about Governor General’s Emergency Medical Services Exemplary Service Medal.