Members of the ACT Emergency Service Members have been recognised for their outstanding commitment and service to the community this week at the annual ACT Community Protection Medals ceremony.
Awarding 2023’s Medals, the Minister for Police and Emergency Services, Mick Gentleman said Canberra’s emergency service personnel exemplified the very best of what the community had to offer.
“They help protect community and do it so selflessly,” Mr Gentleman said.
“Today we acknowledge the remarkable contribution of [six] individuals and recognise their unwavering service to our community,” he said.
“Their expertise, drive and can-do attitude help make the Territory a better place.
“On behalf of the ACT Government and Canberra’s residents – Thank you.”
Mr Gentleman said the recipients of the 2023 ACT Community Protection Medals were:
* Detective Leading Senior Constable Ashley Laidler, ACT Policing;
* Susith Adikari, ACT Ambulance Service;
* Commander Bruce Chancellor, ACT Fire and Rescue;
* Ian Harding, ACT Rural Fire Service;
* Kym Schmid, ACT State Emergency Service; and
* Richelle Larkins, ACT Emergency Services Agency.
“The Community Protection Medal was established in 2002 to acknowledge police and emergency services members who have continuously provided outstanding service to the community,” Mr Gentleman said.
“Recipients of this award work or volunteer within ACT Policing, ACT Fire & Rescue, ACT Rural Fire Service, ACT Ambulance Service, ACT State Emergency Service or the Emergency Services Agency,” he said.
