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Houma’s Louis Eschete named 2005 Paramedic of the Year Finalist

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Contact: W. Keith Simon, VP, PR & Marketing, 1.800.259.3333

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 22, 2005

Officials of Acadian Ambulance Service have announced that Louis Eschete has been chosen as a finalist for the 2005 Paramedic of the Year award.
Eschete represents the Bayou region (Assumption, Lafourche, St. James, St. John, St. Mary, and Terrebonne parishes) of the service area and works in Terrebonne parish. Each year the medics of Acadian Ambulance Service select one of their peers as the outstanding paramedic of the year. This is the second consecutive year that Eschete’s peers have chosen him to represent the Bayou region.

“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 Steve Kuiper. "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 Louis as an outstanding medic in the field of emergency medical services and as the Medic of the Year Nominee for the Bayou Parishes.”

Eschete joined Acadian Ambulance in 1992 after receiving EMT Basic training at Houma Vo-Tech. Eschete’s peers in their nomination said, “Louis is compassionate and dedicated to doing what is best for his patients. He is an individual who has the ability to remain calm and in control even in the worst situations. Louis is able to lead because he walks the talk, practices what he preaches and leads by example.”

In addition to his full time Paramedic position, Eschete is a preceptor for new employees in his area and is actively involved in the SHOC team, which promotes safety and health for Acadian employees.

Eschete, his wife and son reside in Houma.

The 2005 Medic of the Year will be announced at the annual Paramedic Luncheon on October 28 in Lafayette. Former United States President George Bush will serve as guest speaker for the event where more than 800 guests from the medical community, elected officials and public safety agencies are expected to attend.

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