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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, July 22, 2005

Officials of Acadian Ambulance Service have announced that Brian Regan has been chosen as a finalist for the 2005 Paramedic of the Year award. Regan represents the Acadiana Parishes of the service area and is stationed in Gueydan in Vermilion Parish. 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 Director of Operations, Jerry Romero. "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 Brian as an outstanding medic in the field of emergency medical services and as the Medic of the Year Nominee for Acadiana.”

A seventeen-year veteran, Regan joined Acadian Ambulance in 1987. Regan’s peers in their nomination said, “Brian has an outstanding record, a committed work demeanor and excellent skills. As an instructor for more than 15 years, when sending paramedic students and new employees for a clinical experience, Brian goes above and beyond the call to have these students ready when the time comes for them to perform.”

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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