Join us on Friday, March 23, 2012 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 Brian Shawt, EMSI's President round out the session. Thomas McElree, EMSI's Executive Director, will provide announcements to the attendees regarding the conference.
Information on the Annual EMS Award can be found on page 4 of the brochure.
Key Note Presentation by Steve Berry
Steve Berry, BA, NREMT-P; a former teacher and interpreter for the hearing impaired, Steve has published 10 EMS related cartoon books since his escapades as a paramedic/EMS instructor began 20 years ago. Steve writes a monthly humor column for JEMS along with cartoon illustrations for JEMS, Fire Rescue, and Wildland Firefighter. A paramedic with SouthWest Teller County EMS, Steve seeks world peace along with frequent flyer mileage.
Mama, Don't Let Your Kids Grow Up To Be Ambulance Drivers
With all your educational background, strong parental guidance, and common sense, you still entered the field of EMS and despite the availability of mental health counseling and prescription medication you continue to remain active in the pre-hospital care setting. What the hell is the matter with you? As a new generation of EMS practitioners prepares to make the same mistakes you did, what would you pass on to them (without getting arrested) and wouldn't be found in any EMS text books and training manual? How can EMS inspire and recruit future generations to join our ranks? No doubt the advice of keeping your sense of humor would be boldly italicized (just as it is here). Join Steve Berry as he points out life’s absurdities while exploring the often complex, coded social messages of humor as seen from the extraordinarily unique EMS point of view.
The Welcoming Session and Keynote Presentation begins at 8:15am on Friday, March 23, 2012.
Early Admission to Exhibit HallParticipants in the Welcoming Session and Keynote Presentation get early admission to the Exhibit Hall on Friday, March 23, 2012. Only those inside the Convention Hall will be permitted exclusive early access to all exhibitors prior to the other attendees.