Metairie, La., native Christian Wild was selected as the Acadian Ambulance Orleans regional Paramedic of the Year, and was a finalist for the overall Louisiana/Mississippi honor. The region spans Orleans, Jefferson, and St. Bernard parishes. Wild has been with Acadian for four years. He is a graduate of John Curtis Christian School.
A paramedic and associate quality improvement coordinator (QIC), Wild works out of the Gretna station. As an associate QIC, Wild assists with new-hire and ALS orientations. He serves as a preceptor for new paramedics and as an operations supervisor when needed.
Wild attended the University of New Orleans to pursue a degree in communications, but decided to shift focus to a career in EMS. He earned his EMT certification through Delgado Community College and his paramedic certification through the National EMS Academy. In the future, he plans to attend nursing school and obtain his Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Operations Manager Josh Dupuis said of Wild, “Christian was nominated due to his high level of skill as a clinician and the professional way in which he carries himself. I entrust Christian with daily operations as a stand-in, on-duty supervisor during times of need. He is able to manage the challenge of a day shift in New Orleans in an efficient and organized manner, keeping the flow going without being hindered from the challenges of the day.”