Lieutenant-Governor to present St John Long Service awards

Tuesday 05 February 2019

Two members of the St John Emergency Ambulance Service are to be presented with Long Service medals by the Lieutenant-Governor.

Senior Officer Malcolm Mechem and Paramedic Steve Domaille will receive the national ‘Ambulance Service (Emergency Duties) Long Service and Good Conduct Medal’ at a special ceremony at the St John HQ at the Rohais today.

The medal is a national award which is gained after completing 20 years of exemplary service to emergency ambulance service duties.

Ali Marquis, Chief Officer of the SJEAS said: “Recipients of this award have not only reached a milestone in their careers, but have also displayed outstanding service to the public, often in times of need. 

"The ambulance service nationally, St John and the wider public hold those receiving these awards in high esteem. On behalf of the St John Emergency Ambulance Service I would like to express my gratitude to Malcolm and Steve for their dedication, their loyal service and the care they have given to the public.”

Malcolm Mechem initially joined the Patient Transport Service (PTS) in 1998 before training as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) and then Paramedic. He has also been an engineer on the Flying Christine and trainer to ambulance staff. He became Senior Officer in 2011 with oversight of Emergency Planning, the vehicle fleet, administration and PTS.

Steve Domaille also started his career with PTS before progressing to the role of EMT and then Paramedic. He has served with the Cliff Rescue and Inshore Rescue Boat teams. He has also worked as a Station Officer and Senior Officer, before returning to his operational position with the Service as a Paramedic.

Pictured top: Rohais Ambulance Station.