Medal of Bravery

• Awarded on: December 15, 2016
• Invested on: November 23, 2017

Samson Agboegbulem, M.B.
Samir Al-Rubaiy, M.B.
Montell Russell, M.B.
Ottawa, Ontario
District Fire Chief Donald Smith, M.B.
Embrun, Ontario

On December 5, 2015, Samson Agboegbulem, Samir Al-Rubaiy, Montell Russell and District Fire Chief Don Smith rescued two young children from a burning apartment in Ottawa, Ontario. Locked outside of her unit, the children’s mother alerted the men who then attempted to force their way inside, finally using a fire extinguisher to break through the door. Despite the smoke pouring into the hallway, the men crawled inside the unit to search for the children, but were forced to retreat due to the flames. They persisted in their efforts until both children were located and brought to safety.