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Proston QAS Officer-in-Charge Nolan “Jonesy” Jones with Liz and David Bruce<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n
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LAC member Kendall Siddans was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by Kingaroy LAC president John Box<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

April 29, 2021<\/strong><\/p>\n

A special morning tea was held at Kingaroy’s ambulance station on Thursday morning to farewell long-serving paramedic David Bruce.<\/p>\n

David retired last year from the QAS and is moving with his wife Liz to Townsville this weekend.<\/p>\n

He was presented with a National Medal, recognising\u00a015 years of diligent service; and a Long Service Medal, recognising 10 years service.<\/p>\n

Former Officer-in-Charge of Kingaroy QAS, Nolan “Jonesy” Jones (now OIC at Proston QAS), presented the medals to his long-term friend.<\/p>\n

The men first met in NSW while both were working as paramedics in the south-western Sydney area.<\/p>\n

David began his ambulance career in Scotland, where he was one of the first officers trained to be a paramedic.<\/p>\n

David and Liz emigrated to Sydney in 1995 where he spent another 10 years as an ambo.<\/p>\n

After Nolan shifted to Kingaroy, he suggested his friend and his wife come to Queensland, too … and the rest his history.<\/strong><\/p>\n

David spent 15 years working at the Kingaroy QAS.<\/p>\n

Many local residents would remember him as the patient transport officer with the Scottish brogue.<\/p>\n

In 2013, David was presented with a Queensland Star Care award by then-Police and Community Safety Minister Jack Dempsey in a ceremony at the Kedron Park Emergency Services Facility in Brisbane.<\/p>\n

QAS Commissioner Russell Bowles congratulated David who was named Patient Transport Officer of the Year.<\/p>\n

\u201cDavid through his impeccable work ethic and personalised patient care, punctuality and efficiency enables patients to arrive safely and on time, despite the distance to their appointments,\u201d Mr Bowles said.<\/p>\n

\u201cDavid ensures that his knowledge of his patient\u2019s condition and current medical status prior to departure is comprehensive, to ensure patients receive the best ongoing care.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis personal concern for all his patients enables him to excel in the provision of care which enhances the welfare and safety of patients.\u201d<\/p>\n

“Jonesy” repeated the praise on Thursday morning.<\/p>\n

“Thank you for your service,” Nolan said. “Scotland, NSW and now, officially, Queensland is saying thank you.”<\/p>\n