Transecure Employee of the Year
Annual TRANSECURE Awards
On May 12th, 2011, the City of Ottawa recognized the outstanding efforts of 13 OC Transpo employees for putting the safety of residents and their community first at the 21st annual Transecure Awards. Recipients of the Transecure Awards stand out for going above and beyond the call of duty to look out for the safety of the community or for using OC Transpo buses to provide a safe haven to people in distress
2010 TRANSECURE Employee of the Year -
Bus operator Peter Paquette
OC Transpo bus operator Peter Paquette was named the 2010 Transecure Employee of the Year. Mr. Paquette was honoured for his role in helping fellow community members in an emergency situation.
While on duty on December 9, 2010, Mr. Paquette was driving his bus on route 5 through Vanier, when he noticed that a three-storey building was on fire. After contacting the Control Centre and advising Supervisor Hunt of the situation, Mr. Paquette rushed into the building and began evacuating people. As a trained volunteer firefighter, Mr. Paquette was able to perform the evacuation professionally, which included breaking down doors to make sure everyone was aware of the situation and ensuring they had assistance when leaving the building. Officials from Ottawa Fire Services called Mr. Paquette’s actions heroic and acknowledged that he put his own life at risk. Mr. Paquette suffered smoke inhalation and was transported to the hospital. He was later released after being treated.
“I would like to congratulate all 13 of today’s award recipients for their bravery and commitment to our city,“ said Mayor Jim Watson. “I would also like to commend all OC Transpo staff for the work they do on a daily basis. Not only are our transit employees committed to providing their customers with efficient and safe service when getting them to and from their daily activities, but they also act as safeguards of our community.“
“The Transecure program is one of several programs in place at OC Transpo that ensures that Ottawa is a safe city in which to live, work and play,“ said Councillor Diane Deans, Chair or the Transit Commission. “Since its inception in 1989, the Transecure program has provided an invaluable service to our community. I applaud this year’s award recipients, as well as all OC Transpo employees, for your dedication to both your job and our community.“
Over the past 22 years, OC Transpo employees have logged 9,330 Transecure calls. TRANSECURE is a community watch program on wheels. OC Transpo has hundreds of buses, mobile cars, and service trucks on the road around the clock circulating through our communities. Our employees look out for the safety of all people. They are the eyes and ears of the community, and offer a safe haven in any OC Transpo vehicle for persons in distress.
Please join Transit Law, Ottawa Police Services, Ottawa Fire Services and Ottawa Paramedics in congratulating and thanking the TRANSECURE winners for their concern for others and quick response.
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