Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: March 31, 2016
• Invested on: October 05, 2016

Constable Mark Fiset, M.B.
Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec
Constable Jessie James Fontaine, M.B.
Schefferville, Quebec
Jean-Pierre Lavigne, M.B.
Vaudreuil, Quebec
Medal of Bravery

On December 8, 2012, Naskapi Police Force constables Mark Fiset, Jessie James Fontaine and Jean-Pierre Lavigne rescued a detainee from a fiery death at the police station in Kawawachikamach, Quebec. The fire had spread quickly, filling the station with thick, toxic smoke. The constables took turns running inside the structure in a desperate attempt to reach the victim trapped inside his cell. They finally managed to unlock the door and pull the man out. Despite suffering the effects of smoke inhalation, they were able to remove the victim and bring him to safety.