The King’s Coronation Medal has been awarded to Michael Grange, a Construction Trade Teacher at Derby College Group (DCG), for his service in the Community First Responders.
This medal issued by King Charles III is awarded to qualifying emergency service and military personnel.
Michael has served as a volunteer for nine years and has worked for DCG for over 20 years.
Community First Responders are volunteers who attend 999 emergency calls in their own community.
In the East Midlands, Community First Responders are dispatched by the EMAS Emergency Operations Centre in the same way as an ambulance.
The volunteers respond to life-threatening medical emergencies. Six of Michael’s volunteer colleagues also received the award.
Michael said of the award: “It’s not every day that you get recognised in such a prestigious way for your volunteer efforts.
“It’s a reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness and service can make a significant impact.
“I’m deeply grateful me feel proud to be recognised for the lifesaving work that my unit carries out on a daily basis.”
The King’s Coronation Medal is struck with nickel silver and plated in silver and features the profiles of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the front.
The back features the Royal Cypher, the date of the Coronation and a laurel wreath. The ribbon is red, white and blue—the colours of the United Kingdom’s flag.
