Sergeant John L. Jorginson, M.B.
Alexander C. Robertson, M.B.
David W. Simpson, M.B.
Medal of Bravery
On May 12, 2011, Alexander Robertson, David Simpson, and off-duty Ontario Provincial Police Sergeant John Jorginson rescued a woman from a burning vehicle, in Bracebridge, Ontario. The woman had crashed into a parked van, and both vehicles had burst into flames. Despite the thick smoke and the intense heat and flames, the rescuers ran to help. Mr. Robertson jumped in the front passenger seat but, unable to unbuckle the woman's seatbelt, exited the vehicle and began suppressing the flames. Sergeant Jorginson entered through the back door and managed to release the driver's seatbelt. He covered her face and pulled her seat back while Mr. Simpson broke the window and reached in to pull the door open. Mr. Simpson then helped Sergeant Jorginson bring the injured woman to safety.