Constable Thomas Broadfoot, M.B.
Ajax, Ontario
Medal of Bravery
On January 14, 2014, Constable Thomas Broadfoot, of the Durham Regional Police Service, rescued a man following a car accident in Ajax, Ontario. He crawled into the overturned vehicle on his hands and knees, but was briefly forced back by the strong fumes of gasoline pooling inside the car. Despite the risk of a fire or explosion, he re-entered the vehicle to shield the victim from the gasoline exposure and remained with him until emergency services arrived.