Fallon Ambulance's Julie Jasmin Named EMS Supervisor of the Year

Julie Jasmin (center) accepts award from Derrick Congdon, Assistant Director of The Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council (left) and Ron Quaronto of AMR (right)

Fallon Ambulance Service Field Supervisor Julie Jasmin has been selected as “EMS Supervisor of the Year” by the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council (MBEMSC).

Jasmin, a resident of Randolph, MA, was honored at a ceremony at the Sheraton Four Points in Waltham. Jasmin has been in the industry for 32 years, beginning her career in her hometown of Littleton, NH when the only job training required was a Red Cross certification. She moved to Phoenix, AZ and worked in the industry for 14 years before returning to New England and beginning her career with Fallon Ambulance Service. Now a Paramedic Field Supervisor, Jasmin continues her professional growth with continuing education classes. In addition, she has formed an employee organization, known as the Fallon Forum for EMS workers to work together to encourage personal growth, support and respect for themselves, their coworkers and the people they come in contact with each day.

“I love what I do and somewhere in the 32 years this changed from a job into a career,” said Jasmin. “Fallon is an incredible company to work for. They really support us and always believe that how we serve people makes a real difference.”

“We are pleased that Julie has earned this industry recognition,” said Sean Tyler, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer for Fallon Ambulance Service. “She is a true professional who brings tremendous value to our organization.”

The “EMS Supervisor of the Year” Award is presented to a medically trained EMS Supervisor who performs meritorious service above and beyond the expectations of the profession. The MBEMSC is an organization that serves 62 cities and towns including Boston, Cambridge, and Quincy.

An Educational Appointment

	Kevin Mont, Manager of Training and Education for Fallon Ambulance Service

Fallon Ambulance Service is pleased to announce that Kevin Mont has been appointed the position of Manager of Training and Education. In this role, Mont will oversee all aspects of the training division of Fallon's Clinical Services Department.
A native of Braintree, Mont has been with Fallon Ambulance Service for nine years serving as an EMT and paramedic. He has also been active in the company's precepting programs that provide professional information, instruction, technique, coaching, observation, evaluation and support for people in the field.

“I am excited to take on this very important role in the company,” said Mont. “As we expand into our new headquarters in Quincy, we will have more space to be able to offer employee and community programs.”

“Education and training are at the very core of our company mission and we have every confidence in Kevin's leadership abilities,” said Peter Racicot, Senior Vice President of Business Development for Fallon Ambulance Service. “Kevin brings a great deal of experience and wonderful people skills to his new position.”

Mont earned a Bachelor's degree in Political Science and Public Administration from the University of Massachusetts Boston. A resident of Holbrook, Mont has participated in the Pan-Mass Challenge for the past three years raising money for the Jimmy Fund and volunteers as a Babe Ruth baseball coach in Natick.

Pierre Vaillancourt Named CFO at Fallon Ambulance Service

Pierre Vaillancourt, Chief Financial Officer for Fallon Ambulance Service

Fallon Ambulance Service recently named Pierre Vaillancourt to the position of Chief Financial Officer.

A native of Norfolk, MA, Vaillancourt brings a strong financial background to his position at Fallon Ambulance Service. In his new position as CFO, Vaillancourt will oversee all aspects of the financial, accounting and banking divisions of the organization. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Vaillancourt resides in Norfolk, MA with his wife Judi Shea Vaillancourt.

“As we move ahead in our new headquarters, we have every confidence in Pierre's skills to manage and oversee all financial aspects of the company,” said Tim Fallon, President and Chief Executive Officer for Fallon Ambulance Service.

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

Laura Robischeau accepts the award on behalf of her husband from John Guidara, Executive Director of the Metropolitan Boston Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. (left) and Assistant Director Derrick Congdon (right)

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 that 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 Service. “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 Staff To Participate in Emergency Preparedness Training

Fallon Ambulance Service will provide members of their professional staff with preparedness training in weapons of mass destruction and decontamination.

Fallon Paramedics Mark Burke, William Crozier and Michael Flanagan and Emergency Medical Technician Bryan Kelsch will participate in the program at the DelValle Institute for Emergency Preparedness of the Boston Public Health Commission and the Boston Emergency Medical Services. The program provides awareness and operations level training for responding to weapons of mass destruction and hazardous materials incidents in healthcare settings. The program teaches participants how to recognize hazards, respond defensively and to effectively isolate, decontaminate and manage contaminated patients.

“We are pleased to have the opportunity to ensure that our staff is trained in the newest technology and procedure,” said Kevin Mont, Manager of Training and Education for Fallon Ambulance Service. “Our Paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians are dedicated to the communities they serve and maintaining their high level of education and training.”

The DelValle Institute provides high quality all-hazards training for the Boston community, including public health, healthcare and public safety personnel, with a focus on chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incident preparedness, response and recovery. The DelValle Institute is a program of the Boston Public Health Commission and the Boston Emergency Medical Services. Funding is provided by the centers for Disease Control and Prevention through the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. The Institute collaborates closely with the Boston Metropolitan Medical Response System.

A Great Addition to the EMT Team

Fallon Ambulance Service, a company that takes pride in its history of promoting from within, recently announced the promotion of Matt Cohen to Basic Emergency Medical Technician (EMT).  Cohen had previously been a Chair Car Driver for the company.

A native of Kingston, MA, Cohen earned his EMT Basic Certification through Fallon Ambulance's Employee Education program. Cohen completed the 16-hour hands-on training course in the skills necessary for rapid assessment, resuscitation, stabilization and transportation of trauma patients. In addition, he has completed several professional seminars and continuing education courses. Cohen currently resides in Plymouth where he volunteers his time as a youth sports coach.

“Matt is a valuable member of our team. His enthusiasm for the job and his professional treatment of our patients makes him a wonderful asset to the community. We congratulate him on this accomplishment,” said Stephanie Eastwick, Director of Human Resources for Fallon Ambulance Service.

A “Purrfect” Rescue

While kitten CPR may not be part of the traditional emergency training that emergency rescue personnel undertake, that didn't stop Fallon Ambulance EMT Ed Mallard. Ed used his lifesaving skills to administer oxygen to the smallest victim of a Weymouth, MA housefire. Fallon Ambulance, whose municipal 9-1-1 coverage includes the Town of Weymouth, went above and beyond the call of duty for this rescue. This feline rescue continues Fallon's long history of compassion and generosity to humans and animals alike. In addition to the occasional “kitten save,” the company has donated a number of retired ambulances to good causes, including the New England Aquarium, where one ambulance helped transport two hooded seals from the aquarium to a beach where they were returned to the open sea.