Two Sunshine Coast QAS officers recognised for distinguished service

Two Sunshine Coast ambulance officers were recognised today for almost three decades of combined service.

Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts presented Nambour-based officer Walter Sheppard with his National Medal Award for 15-years service and Cooroy-based officer Jason Patterson with a Long Service Medal for 10-years service.

“Wally started his career with the Queensland Ambulance Service at Nambour in May 1991. He has had a very distinguished career with the QAS and in 2002 he received a Commissioner’s Commendation for rescuing a boy from floodwaters in the swollen Petrie Creek,” Mr Roberts said.

“I am proud to join Wally and his colleagues to recognise his outstanding service to the community through his service with the QAS.”

Mr Roberts said Jason Patterson started his career with the QAS at Southport in 1997 as an ambulance transport officer.

“After obtaining his qualifications, Jason worked at Caboolture and Bribie Island before moving to the Sunshine Coast and Caloundra in 2001. He then moved to Cooroy where he is based with the QAS,” Mr Roberts said.

3 July 2008
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