Peter Solomon was honour for his dedication to the Texas and the Darling Downs

For the past 13 years one man has been on call 24-hours-a-day to tend to the residents of this small town when they fall sick or suffer a life-threatening trauma. Now he will be recognised for that service.

Texas paramedics Peter Solomon received the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) in the Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours List.

For the past 13 years Peter Solomon has been for Texas residents suffering trauma or sickness.

He was there when they crashed on the road, when they broke a bone on the sports field or when they suffered a life-threatening medical episode.

Now Mr Solomon has been recognised for his service as Texas’ sole Queensland Ambulance Service paramedic.

He was named a recipient of the Ambulance Service Medal in the 2021 Queen’s Birthday Honours List.

In his role as Officer-in-Charge, Peter provides an invaluable service to the region and has continually shown a commitment to providing care to rural communities over a period of 18 years.

His continued dedication and commitment are highly valued by the Queensland community, his peers and the QAS.

Humbled and said he was surprised by the award.

“The community are genuinely appreciative of the service we provide and will always lend a hand where they can,” he said.

“Apart from the day I qualified, this is probably the highlight of my career.”

QAS Commissioner Russell Bowles said the QAS was extremely proud of the ASM recipients and their achievements.

“All three officers are held in high esteem by their peers and exhibit a genuine desire to positively impact their patients and the wider community,” Commissioner Bowles said.

“This prestigious award is a mark of recognition for Sandra, Denis and Peter’s dedication over long and distinguished careers.”

Mr Solomon is one of only three Queensland paramedics to receive the honour in 2021