QAS LEGACY SCHEME - Key Persons
Amy is a Critical Care Paramedic currently based in Brisbane but has worked at many locations around Queensland. Amy qualified as a paramedic over ten years ago and commenced her involvement with the QAS Legacy Scheme Inc. in 2012 when she took part in a charity bike ride from Cairns to Townsville to raise money for an injured colleague.
Amy has a strong interest in paramedic education and enjoys organising CPD and conferences for her colleagues in her spare time. Amy has a special interest in Palliative Care, where she also contributes to the working group for High Benefit Care at End of Life.
Amy's young son Ari and her husband Serg are what truly brings her happiness. She says it's quite cliched but that Ari is easily her greatest achievement in life.
Job Titles:
- Commissioner
- ASM - Commissioner, Queensland Ambulance Service
Craig Emery was appointed Commissioner in February 2022, continuing a distinguished career with the QAS which began in 1990. As Commissioner, Craig led QAS's planning, development and operational response to COVID-19 to ensure the agency was equipped to meet the challenges of the pandemic.
Craig was awarded the Ambulance Service Medal (ASM) in the 2017 Australia Day Honours List.
Jamie is a Critical Care Paramedic currently based in Brisbane, however he has worked in a variety of roles and locations within the service since commencing full time employment in 2011. Jamie's first experience with QAS Legacy was participating in Pedal for Paramedics on the Sunshine Coast where he had the opportunity to see the great work of QAS Legacy in supporting QAS officers and their families when they need it the most.
Jamie is a keen advocate of the paramedic profession and the broader pre-hospital workforce, and continues to contribute through various committee memberships with the Australasian College of Paramedicine. Jamie spends his time throwing clay in his home studio, gardening, hanging out with his three dogs, menagerie of poultry and his beautiful husband.
Officially elected as Secretary in 2017, and actively supported the board and scheme since 2012. I have worked for the service since 2001 in both non-operational and operational roles. I worked in Human Resources and QAS Recruitment until 2008, when I joined operations as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher. I have held various roles within the Operations Centre environment, both urban and regional and currently an Operations Centre Supervisor with the Brisbane Operations Centre.
I strongly believe in the mission of QAS Legacy and how they support the families of officers who have passed. Over the years, I have seen how the support of QAS Legacy has positively impacted the lives of our QAS Legatees and this is why I continue to support and promote the Scheme.