Aaron Gagnepain has been a full time paramedic with Taney County Ambulance District Paramedics (TCAD) for the past three and a half years. Aaron comes to TCAD with several years of military experience, both ground and air medical civilian experience, and experience providing EMS education across our region.

Aaron routinely demonstrates a sincere dedication to the profession, providing excellent patient care and impeccable documentation. Aaron teaches, coaches, and mentors both new and experienced providers. Aaron has shown a high level of self-awareness and maturity, making difficult decisions that positively impact patients’ lives. Aaron is always striving for improvement and displays a willingness to help make those around him better. Aaron is a role model for his fellow providers and in 2016 was voted by his peers as Paramedic of the Year. TCAD Paramedics is proud to name Aaron Gagnepain as a Stars of Life nominee.

Jeff Cloutier is a nine year veteran EMT and Field Training Officer at Taney County Ambulance District (TCAD) Paramedics. Since obtaining his EMT license, Jeff has worked in the streets providing high quality healthcare to his community. Jeff is active within the training department, teaching new hire personnel as well as EMT students how to function as a basic level provider in EMS. In addition to his full time job with TCAD Paramedics, Jeff volunteers his time as a Captain with the Protem Fire Protection District. In 2016, Jeff was voted EMT of the Year by his peers for his dedication and outstanding work ethic.

Jeff is a dependable, well-rounded EMT who displays the courage and fortitude necessary to succeed in EMS. Jeff’s level of dedication to our profession and to those he serves is top notch. Patients say, “Jeff is so kind and professional. Jeff is there when you need him most and we know he will always put us first.” TCAD Paramedics is proud to nominate Jeff Cloutier for this year’s Star of Life Award.

Jessica Berscheid has been an Emergency Medical Dispatcher with Taney County Ambulance District (TCAD) Paramedics for five years. Jessica is an integral part of TCAD’s communications team and oversees a training program for new employees. Jessica is an EMD-Q and plays an important role in TCAD’s quality improvement process. Jessica is always looking for ways to improve communications and our delivery of service.

Jessica is currently working towards her Master’s in Psychology with an emphasis in Play Therapy. This degree focuses on interaction with children and assisting them in coping with their own illness or a family member’s. Jessica’s graduate studies are an example of her kind and compassionate spirit for helping children. Jessica’s love for helping people is what makes her such a successful and reliable team member. Jessica is an amazing coworker and friend; who can cheer anyone up on their worst day. TCAD Paramedics is proud to nominate Jessica Berscheid for this year’s Star of Life Award.