Richard Zuschlag (2012)
Louisiana Legends
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Interview
Place Covered: Lafayette, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 2012-09-11
Duration: 00:26:55
Subjects: Zuschlag, Richard | Business | ACADIAN AMBULANCE | Emergency medical services | Hurricane Katrina, 2005 | Hurricane Rita, 2005 | Prison riots
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Barnes, Liz Producer
- Godoy, Al Producer
- Zuschlag, Richard Interviewee
Description
This episode of the series “Louisiana Legends” from September 11, 2012, features an interview with Richard Zuschlag conducted by Gus Weill. Zuchslag, a resident of Lafayette, is a co-founder of Acadian Ambulance, the largest private ambulance company in the United States. He discusses: the shock of moving from Pennsylvania to Lafayette in the summer of 1970; starting Acadian Ambulance with two ambulances and eight Vietnam medics; the membership model; working in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina and Hurricane Rita in 2005; working at the Oakdale prison riot in 1987; his support for sporting events; his lack of interest in pursuing a career in politics; his plan to slow down and delegate in the future; his advice to people starting a business; and why he employs veterans.