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Opelousas Medic Brad Wynn named 2004 Paramedic of the Year Finalist for Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, St. Landry, Rapides, and Vernon parishes


2004 Paramedic of the Year finalist Brad Wynn

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Contact: W. Keith Simon, VP, PR & Marketing, 337-291-3347
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, June 24, 2004

Officials of Acadian Ambulance Service have announced that Brad Wynn has been selected as a finalist for the 2004 Paramedic of the Year award. Wynn has been with Acadian since 2002 and works in St. Landry parish. He represents Allen, Avoyelles, Beauregard, Evangeline, St. Landry, Rapides, and Vernon parishes. Each year the medics of Acadian Ambulance Service select one of their peers as the outstanding paramedic of the year. “The honor we pay to our Medic of the Year for outstanding service is shared by all Acadian medics, and especially those who were bestowed the honor of nominee,” said Vice President of Operations, Terry Arceneaux. "The nominees bring a high degree of professionalism to their jobs, as well as an attitude of caring and concern for the people they serve. We are proud to recognize Brad as an outstanding medic in the field of emergency medical services and as the Medic of the Year Nominee for our district.”

Wynn's peers in their nomination said, “Brad maintains a positive attitude at the start and end of his shifts. He treats his patients as if they were his own family and is first to volunteer when a coworker needs help.”

A resident of Opelousas, Wynn volunteers his time as a preceptor for new employees in his area and is the advisor of the Medical Explorer Post in Opelousas. He also teaches local Advanced Cardiac Life Support and CPR classes to keep local medics up-to-date on certification requirements.

The 2004 Medic of the Year will be announced at the annual Paramedic Luncheon on Wednesday, August 18 in Lafayette. U.S. Senator John Breaux will serve as master of ceremonies for the event where more than 800 guests from the medical community, elected officials and public safety agencies are expected to attend. Scheduled as guest speaker for the event is Surgeon General Richard Carmona.

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