Fallon Ambulance Service Paramedic Kevin Robischeau, who recently returned home after 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).

While he was still in Iraq, 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 Tyler, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer 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."