Youngsville, La., native John Dunbar was selected as the Acadian Ambulance Capital District regional EMT of the Year, and was a finalist for the overall Louisiana/Mississippi honor. The region spans West and East Baton Rouge, Pointe Coupee, Iberville, East Feliciana, Ascension, and Livingston parishes. Dunbar is a graduate of Lafayette High School and Louisiana State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in kinesiology. He earned his EMT certification from the LSU Fire & Emergency Training Institute before joining Acadian.
Dunbar works in Livingston Parish, and is currently enrolled in the National EMS Academy paramedic program. He aspires to become a physician’s assistant.
Paramedic Field Supervisor Drew King said, “John is a shining example of what I want new employees to strive for. His compassion for his patients and his fellow medics is extraordinary. John’s calming nature is a necessity in a field of chaos, and in addition, he is an excellent clinician.”