Shane Michael Doucette, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On August 18, 2008, Shane Doucette rescued a co-worker from a methane gas well, in Clive, Alberta. After completing paperwork, Mr. Doucette came out of his office and saw that the hatch to one of the tanks was open, yet there was no sign of his colleague. He quickly climbed up the ladder on the tank and saw the victim floating face down inside. Mr. Doucette shut off the valves controlling the gas flow and shouted out for help. He held his breath and jumped down through the hatch into the confined space full of toxic gas. He grabbed the victim, flipped him onto his back and pulled him to the ladder. Mr. Doucette climbed out to take several deep breaths, then went back inside, put the victim onto his shoulder and carried him to the opening where others helped pull them out. Mr. Doucette then performed CPR until the man was revived.