Boston Area Paramedic of the Year Accepts Award Through Teleconference From Iraq

MILTON AND WALTHAM, MA. ISSUED DECEMBER 6, 2004

Fallon Ambulance Service Paramedic Kevin Robischeau, who is currently serving as an Army medic in Mosul, Iraq has been selected as this year's "Paramedic of the Year" by the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council (MBEMSC).

Robischeau, a resident of Londonderry, NH, was honored at a ceremony at the Sheraton Four Points in Waltham. With his photograph up on the wall, Robischeau was "patched in" by telephone so that he could address the group. His wife Laura attended the ceremony to accept the award in his absence. The 36-year-old Robischeau has been a paramedic at Fallon Ambulance Service for the past seven years and is currently stationed in the Mosul, Iraq, an area of heavy insurgency.

The "ALS Provider of the Year" Award is presented to an individual functioning in the capacity of an EMT-Advanced (Intermediate or Paramedic) who performs meritorious service above and beyond the expectations of the profession.

The MBEMSC is an organization serves 62 cities and towns including Boston, Cambridge, and Quincy. John Guidara, Executive Director of MBEMSC notes that Robischeau's selection comes from a pool of paramedics that include regional municipal fire departments, Fallon, AMR, Boston municipal employees, and more. He noted, "It's important to remember the planning role that went into this last year, with the Democratic National Convention coming to Boston."

"We are pleased that Kevin has been recognized for his hard work and dedication and we applaud him for his service to our country," said Sean Stentiford, Director of Clinical Services for Fallon Ambulance. "Kevin is an exceptional professional and it is good to know that our troops are receiving such a high level of care. We look forward to his safe return home."

Fallon Ambulance Service was founded in 1936 by James R. Fallon, Sr., and has remained a family operated business to this day. The founder’s son, James R. (Ray) Fallon, Jr., and five of his children have all played an integral role in the company’s operation and growth. Fallon Ambulance employs more than 400 personnel, and operates 115 vehicles. The company provides 9-1-1 service to Milton, Quincy, Brookline, Weymouth, Braintree and Dedham as well as primary backup to Boston and Randolph. Fallon Ambulance Service also provides medical transportation for a number of nursing homes, hospitals, and HMOs throughout Greater Boston. Headquarters are at 111 Brook Road, Quincy, MA 02169, and Fallon Ambulance operates satellite offices in Weymouth, Allston and Quincy, MA. A new state-of-the-art headquarters is slated for opening in Quincy in the Fall, 2004. Fallon Ambulance Service is a several-time recipient of the South Shore Chamber of Commerce’s “Success Profile,” and the “local heroes” award by the South Shore Community Action Council. For additional information about Fallon Ambulance services or programs that the company offers, contact Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President of Business Development, at (617) 745-2100, ext. 117 or visit www.fallonambulance.com.