Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: November 26, 2009
• Invested on: October 22, 2010

Andrea Wiznuk, M.B.
Medal of Bravery

On August 14, 2006, Andrea Wiznuk rescued a woman who was trapped inside a burning vehicle, near Enderby, British Columbia. Despite warnings from other passersby to move away in case the vehicle exploded, Ms. Wiznuk ran to assist and, even through the thick black smoke, she managed to open the driver's door. Unmindful of the flames coming up through the dashboard, Ms. Wiznuk unhooked the unconscious victim's seat belt and pulled her out. As the vehicle became engulfed in flames, Ms. Wiznuk managed to drag the victim to a safe distance until the ambulance arrived. Thankfully, the woman survived.