Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: February 28, 2013
• Invested on: June 07, 2013

Constable Jacques Thibeault, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On March 22, 2011, Ontario Provincial Police Constable Jacques Thibeault rescued a woman from a burning house, in Bourget, Ontario. Responding to a call, Constable Thibeault entered the victim's smoke-filled house and made his way up the stairs to her room. He pushed open the door but was overcome by the thick, black smoke, and had to exit the house. Without concern for his own safety, Constable Thibeault re-entered the building, holding a wet cloth over his mouth and nose. Despite the limited visibility, he managed to locate the victim, who was resisting help, and bring her outside.