Join us on Friday, March 26, 2010 beginning at 8:15am when the Annual EMS award recipient is announced. Opening remarks from Joseph Schmider, Pennsylvania Bureau of EMS Director as well as William Groft, EMSI's President round out the session. Thomas McElree, EMSI's Executive Director, will provide announcements to the attendees regarding the conference. Light continental breakfast is provided in Convention Hall for all attendees, guests, exhibitors, and faculty.
Information on the Annual EMS Award can be found on page 3 of the brochure.
Jon started in emergency services in 1971 and has served as the Chief of the Town of Colonie EMS Department since 1989. In 1999, Colonie EMS was recognized as the NAEMT National Paramedic Service of the Year. Jon has served in many capacities since 1971, including firefighter, ski patroller, field paramedic, paramedic program coordinator, and State EMS training coordinator. He has served on the Board of Directors of the National Registry of EMTs, Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions and numerous other national EMS curriculum projects.
Teamwork in Emergency Services
When a life is saved it’s rare that any one person really “saved the day”. More often than not, it’s a series of people working together as a team who really made it happen. In EMS, all too often we emphasize individual performance beyond the effectiveness of teamwork. It is a serious problem in our organizations and at personal and professional levels in EMS. This presentation is a thought provoking look at the importance of teamwork and what it means to EMS.
The Welcoming Session and Keynote Presentation begins at 8:15am on Friday, March 26, 2010. Light continental breakfast is provided.
Continuing Education for the Keynote: 1.5 other
Early Admission to Exhibit Hall
Participants in the Welcoming Session and Keynote Presentation get early admission to the Exhibit Hall on Friday, March 26, 2010. Only those inside the Convention Hall will be permitted exclusive early access to all exhibitors prior to the other attendees.
SATURDAY MARCH 27, 2010— KEYNOTE SPEAKER
9:00am—10:00am Keynote Presentation by Richard Patrick
Richard W. Patrick, MS, EMT-P, FF, has spent 27 years in emergency services as a provider, chief officer, lecturer, author and consultant. Mr. Patrick was previously the Deputy Chief of Estero Fire Rescue and, prior to that, the Director of Emergency Medical Service Programs for VFIS, a leading emergency service insurance company. Rick is a nationally known leader, educator, lecturer, author, speaker, and consultant in emergency services. He is a former Chief of EMS in the City of Lebanon, PA.
Time and again we hear terms like planning, preparedness, response and recovery intertwined with many aspects of emergency services. When turned into processes, these terms become actionable and essential to our daily response. How often does your planning encompass serious emerging threats and the families of your personnel? Join us as we take a look into the eyes of some emerging threats such as Weaponized Anthrax and Pandemic Influenza. This session will provide attendees with an overview of these subjects, review recommended states of medical readiness, and the importance of taking care of our own.
Participants attending Mr. Patrick's lecture will gain admission into Exhibit Hall prior to the other attendees on Saturday, March 27, 2010 at 10:00am.