Conference Brochure
2015 Working Together
Conference & Exposition
January 28 – 31
Wisconsin Center, Downtown Milwaukee
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The Wisconsin EMS Association, along with LifeQuest Services, the 2015 Working
Together conference Platinum Sponsor, is pleased to invite you to the 29th Annual Working
Together Emergency Services Midwest Conference & Exposition. Get ready to experience
the very best in education, information and fun. The Working Together conference takes
place January 28-31, 2015 at the Wisconsin Center in downtown Milwaukee.
Dozens of educators will come to Wisconsin from across the nation to provide more
than 50 sessions and topics of quality education and the latest information over four days.
In addition to offering a wide variety of EMS-related topics for first responders, EMTs and
paramedics, sessions also include firefighting and rescue operations, plus classes for
department leaders and officers, educators and more. The exposition hall has 90,000
square feet of everything you need to run your emergency services organization. Best of all,
conference tuition remains unchanged at only $70 per day for Wisconsin EMS Association
members taking advantage of their $10 per-day membership discount. If you’re not a
WEMSA member, you pay only $80 each day – or join the Wisconsin EMS Association to
save up to $40!
The Working Together conference continues to be one of the largest and most respected
emergency services events in the United States. Every year you’ll find new classes, new
sessions and the latest information to bring back home and use all year long. Check out
all of the information included in this brochure and online at www.WisconsinEMS.com
and then book your hotel and register to see your favorite speakers at the 2015 Working
Together Emergency Services Midwest Conference & Exposition, January 28 - 31, 2015.
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Developing a Purpose-Driven Classroom – Chris Le Baudour
How certain are you that you are teaching the right things and doing it in the right way? Join us as we
explore such topics as ethics, flipped-classroom, skill instruction, reality-based training and the use of
multimedia. Chris will share many of the innovative techniques he is so well known for. You will learn several student-centered tips and tricks for developing a purpose-driven classroom and how these techniques
reach deep into the affective learning domain. Using live video footage from actual EMS calls, Chris will
demonstrate the difference between merely seeing a patient and truly observing the scene. Be inspired by
one of the leading EMS educators to innovate, motivate and integrate your teaching techniques!
Trauma First Response Certification – Bill Justice
This course teaches the principles of Pre-Hospital Trauma Life Support (PHTLS) and will prepare
first responders, police officers, firefighters, rescue personnel and safety officers to serve as part of a
transport team or while awaiting the arrival of a transport provider. The course provides core PHTLS
content using lectures and practical stations designed for the type of care first responders can render
while awaiting transport or assisting ALS providers at a scene. Attendees will have the option to
complete a short written and practical exam to receive a four-year certification from NAEMT.
Wednesay Sessions
RIT Under Fire – Tom McMenamin
Presented by fire service experts from 5-Alarm Fire and Safety Equipment, this fast-paced class will
focus on the importance of rapid intervention and will challenge and motivate all participants. We will
give firefighters a chance to learn the latest tips and techniques for self and crew rescues. Using both
classroom and hands-on practical lessons, this class will include topics such as: trends in firefighter and
fire ground fatalities, building construction, size-up, entanglements, disorientation, entrapments, search,
mayday considerations, lifting and cribbing, forcible entry and situational awareness drills.
EMS Documentation: Write it Right – Jeff Munson
Documentation is not a fun subject. It’s also not a topic where we spend much time training. Yet we do it on
every call. Next to excellent patient care, it is the most important skill we should possess as EMS professionals. Join Jeff Munson for a fun-filled discussion of EMS documentation. Jeff is a former trial attorney and
a current paramedic and EMS educator with over 30 years of EMS experience. Explore the fundamentals
of writing your patient care reports. Ask questions and share suggestions with Jeff and your peers. You’ll
see and hear examples of real-life run reports that you won’t believe. There will be plenty of time for questions and answers and guaranteed laughs and fun – as well as learning. Don’t just get it written, get it right!
Half-Day Class
Crashing Kids: A “Crash” Course in Pediatrics – Scott DeBoer
Half-Day Class
How comfortable are you when you care for a crashing kid? The critically ill child can sometimes
cause anxiety and fear even in the most seasoned of medical professionals. Children have many of the
same diseases and conditions as adults, yet the assessment and management principles will differ in
some areas and be quite similar in others. This class will review the essential components of a rapid
pediatric assessment, along with some “just like adults” treatment tips. Through the use of real-life
case studies, emergency personnel will come away better able to provide care for crashing kids.
EMS Mock Trial: Return to the Hot Seat – Jeff Munson
With J. Michael Schober and Gregory West
Are your run reports really that important? Have you ever wondered how a trial really works? Laws are
black and white, but we practice in a world of grey. Join us for a mock trial where you will experience
what it is like to be part of a lawsuit. The presenters include real attorneys who are themselves EMTs
and educators. Discussions of real cases, real experiences, and the real world in which we practice
and serve are all part of this experience. This session returns due to popular request with the attorneys
arguing an all new “case”, which will involve active audience participation. Participants are guaranteed
some laughs and some eye-opening moments. No EMS provider should miss it!
Half-Day Class
Our Worst Fears – Scott DeBoer
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This session offers a diverse look at challenging patients and will address some of your worst fears
including tattoos, twins, body modification and tiny traumas. While body modifications, such as
piercing and tattooing, have been practiced for thousands of years, it seems only until recently it has
become an “epidemic,” especially among teens and young adults. This presentation will review the
many medical implications for emergency care in regards to body modifications. We’ll also combine
the most current research available with real-life applications for a review of OB emergencies and
pediatric trauma care. This is truly a diverse afternoon session that will focus on dispelling many
medical myths and reviewing research realities as they apply to emergency OB care, patients with
body mods, and treating tiny traumas.
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Mini-Executive EMS Leadership Institute – Doug Wolfberg
During this full-day session, PWW attorney Doug Wolfberg will arm EMS managers and service directors
with a wealth of information for optimal performance in their role. Enroll in “EMS Law School” and learn
how to protect your department, stay out of court, and learn the legal side of managing people. This program
will including recent changes you need to know about healthcare reform, how to get your medical director
involved and the legal aspects of compensating your EMS workforce. This session explores some of the common pitfalls that can trap the unsuspecting EMS manager. Whether you’re a brand new or seasoned service
director, officer, or will potentially fill a leadership role in the future, this institute is a must-attend session!
Intervention to Resuscitation: A Hands-On Skills & Dissection Lab – Scotty Bolleter & Bill Justice
This class combines amazing new educational materials with a hands-on approach that illuminates
emergent interventions and resuscitation to train and explain the most demanding skills you need to
make a vital difference. We’ll cover patient assessment, hemorrhage control, BLS & ALS ventilation
management, vascular access, and thoracic decompression. Using dissection techniques, participants will
locate, visualize, and explore the anatomy of the neck and chest while gaining comprehension of the
more common medical and traumatic disease processes that EMS providers encounter. Come experience
a blending of fresh comparative anatomy with the latest laboratory images, videos and experienced faculty.
Crime Scene Management: Inside the Tape – Chad Stiles
Responding to the Party – David Gurchiek
Ecstasy, ketamine and GHB and are some of the most common illegal drugs being abused at
today’s raves, bars and college fraternity parties. It’s a constantly changing, revolving circle of
whatever is in vogue at the time. Join us for this half-day session and learn about the current drug
paraphernalia on scene and some basic patient evaluation and treatment intervention strategies for
your next party patient. This presentation will give EMS and fire personnel a better understanding
of what type of drugs and dangers are really out there and how to respond appropriately.
Half-Day Class
Slap the Cap: The Role of Capnography – Bob Page
Half-Day Class
In this exciting and informative session, Bob reviews the anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system
and explains, through the use of multimedia and audience involvement, the role of capnography in cases of
cardiac arrest to COPD, from seizures to shock. In fact, any patient experiencing airway, breathing or circulation problems should have continuous monitoring of end-tidal CO2 and waveform. This half-day session will
provide participants with an eye opening experience when they learn the incredible benefits gained from full
end-tidal CO2 monitoring and waveform assessment.
Thursday Sessions
Come past the Do Not Cross tape and enter into the world of law enforcement at Milwaukee Area Technical
College’s Law Enforcement Training Center. Using hands-on practical application, these experts will help
you navigate mock crime scenes and give you the tips on dealing with combative and difficult patients. During this off-site session, detectives and police officers will present topics related to EMS responses to scenes
of major crimes such as homicides, shootings, suicides, and sexual assaults. Presenters will discuss street
drugs, armed patients, TEMS/Rescue Task Force and defence tactics while emphasizing how EMS and law
enforcement can work collaboratively for better patient and investigative outcomes.
Opiate Overdose: Train to Save with Narcan – Jeff Munson
Traditionally thought of as a problem confined to big cities, desperate people and dark alleys, pill
addiction and now heroin use has found a new foothold in Wisconsin’s small towns and suburban
communities. This naloxone training class will first talk about how dangerous this epidemic has
become and what is being done to help combat the problem and reduce deaths. We will then teach
responders how to recognize an opiate overdose, support the patient, administer naloxone and
reverse the opiate overdose. This course will provide first responders, law enforcement, firefighters
and other responders with the state-required training to administer Narcan and save a life.
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Tachycardia: What You Don’t Know – Bob Page
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This incredible workshop will present some profound real cases that expose weakness in a standard 12-lead
interpretation. This afternoon session starts out with the study of the true 15-lead ECG. Bob will break down
how to run it, what to look for and even best practice in managing the cardiac patient. The 15-lead ECG can
uncover a trifecta of clinical issues that cannot be discovered on a 12-lead alone. Come to this session and
find out why a 12-lead is NOT enough! Bob will take you through the dark side of the tachycardia algorithm
– Wide Complex Tachycardia, that is. With the 2010 and 2015 changes, there are three things that are necessary for the safe assessment and management of tachycardia. You will leave this class with the skills needed
to differentiate WCT quickly and the knowledge necessary to be prepared to handle the results.
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C1 This is My Puzzle: Autism Spectrum Disorder
David Gurchiek
The quality and accuracy of the radio report or the
face-to-face presentation is how other members of the
medical team subconsciously rate you. A poor radio
report suggests poor assessment, poor patient care and
perhaps no orders for a patient who may need critical intervention. A scattered face-to-face may reduce
the odds that all critical information was understood.
Come and learn how to better present patient information and improve the overall care of your patient.
Bob Page
Who says medical lectures have to be boring? This
session is presented in a game show atmosphere
where the audience interacts with clickers throughout the session. This case-based session walks
the participant through some tough respiratory
calls from CHF to COPD and asthma while teams
gather points along the way. Join us as we review
the respiratory system pathophysiology of common
respiratory emergencies and assessment techniques.
Jason Dush
ASDs affect one out of every 68 children in
the U.S., which means autism appears to be on
the rise. Are we prepared as EMS providers to
manage patients who have pre-existing conditions that affect social acceptance? Managing
sick or injured patients with autism can be challenging. Come join this discussion and better
understand the autistic patient population from a
professional and personal prospective.
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C2 Hypothermia in Trauma and Stroke Care
Surgically Yours
Do You Need a Plumber or an Electrician?
Scotty Bolleter
Few skills in emergency medicine are as critical
as those required for airway management. EMS
providers are often asked to perform a vital intervention, such as airway control, in less than optimal
environments, which is often further complicated by
scene emotion and a lack of skills. Surgically Yours
is a program about advanced airway management at
its definitive end. This program promises a view that
will promote understanding and instill confidence.
Connie Mattera
Pulmonary edema has traditionally been treated
with marginal success due to the tools available to
EMS personnel and the nature of the physiological
dysfunction. This presentation highlights effective
methods to reduce preload using NTG, reducing
afterload using ACE inhibitors and enhancing
oxygenation plus reducing work of breathing with
pre-hospital C-PAP. This is a must for out-of-thebox thinkers who know there must be a better way!
Michael Smith
Hypothermia has become the gold standard for
post resuscitation care for our cardiac arrest
patients. In a high-profile case of a spinal cord
injury, hypothermia is credited to preventing a
professional athlete from a lifetime in a wheelchair. Is there a role for pre-hospital hypothermia
in stroke care? We will review some recent studies and research while providing you with
thought-provoking information.
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Trauma Interactive
Redneck Ingenuity
Bob Page
This is the ultimate participation workshop where
the audience will use clickers and other means to
get into the presentation and receive immediate
feedback. Take a walk through some great trauma
cases where all parts of the case are reviewed,
from anatomy and physiology, signs and symptoms to therapy for traumatic injuries. It is a great
comprehensive review for any provider. It’s part
game show, part case study, and 100% fun!
Michael Smith
You’ve heard it before, “You know you’re a redneck if...” Signing up for this humorous look at
mechanism of injury is just the ticket for an off
the beaten path look into how human beings hurt
themselves and the individual, unique, and well,
redneck ways they seem to do it. This lecture was
recently proclaimed as the funniest lecture I’ve
seen this week, although it may not have been a
redneck who said it.
Kirk Mittelman
No matter the time of year, sports are abundant
and kids of all ages are subjected to forces beyond
belief. What can we do as EMS professionals?
The answer is offered at this session as you learn
about the anatomy, physiology and mechanism of
injury possible during high school athletic events.
Kirk will use scenarios and case studies to discuss
and demonstrate methodologies used to treat athletes participating in sporting events.
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Management of our Elderly Population
The aCUTE Abdomen
Jason Dush
The elderly account for the most rapidly growing
segment of the U.S. population, impacting both
pre-hospital and hospital systems as well as longterm care facilities. It is important for everyone
in EMS to understand the unique issues related
to caring for elderly patients to ensure they are
managed appropriately. We will all be elderly
someday, so come join this fun discussion of what
life looks like for you in the future!
David Page
It can be one of the most confusing chief complaints an EMS provider hears. With so many
potential sources, abdominal pain is often difficult to assess and can mask immediate life
threats. This session will focus on simple tips
and tricks to better assess and treat patients complaining of severe abdominal pain. Come learn to
uncover the mysteries of the abdomen along with
the pre-hospital treatment for all levels of care.
Connie Mattera
Once you have seen, smelled and touched a
patient with a critical full thickness burn, you
will never forget the experience. But could you
rapidly and accurately assess the difference
between partial and thickness injury, calculate the
percentage of body surface area burned, manage
the airway and give the right amount of IV fluid?
From Scar Wars to Star Wars, research is racing
to advance trauma care of these patients.
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C5 Not Your Typical Run Review
One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest
Myth vs. Reality of Supervision & Management
Chris Suprun
Mental illness is one of the most overlooked
aspects of pre-hospital patient care. Using examples from the popular culture, this session will
examine multiple areas of psychiatric and neurologic illness to start a discussion about our care of
those suffering an unseen illness in the community.
At the conclusion of this presentation, students
will see examples of psychiatric and neurologic
illness where they may have missed it before.
Raphael Barishansky
“It would be different if I was in charge!” Almost
every EMS provider has uttered these words. This
lighthearted and informative session will take a
look at some of the pitfalls and realities of the
day-to-day EMS supervision and management. In
this session, both EMS leaders and anyone who
aspires to be in a leadership position, will leave
with some valuable tricks, tips, ideas, dos and
don’ts from a lessons-learned perspective.
David Gurchiek
Haven’t had any interesting calls lately? Do you
need to be challenged? Have you been told that
you have a short attention span? If you answered
yes to any of the above questions then may we suggest attending this interactive presentation? Ride
along with Medic One as Dave presents some
interesting calls in a brief, lively, concise arrangement. Attend this presentation to learn some key
educational concepts in an accelerated format.
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C6 Leading the Way or Being Chased?
What Aviation Can Teach EMS
The Dead Shall Teach the Living
David Page
The aviation industry has been successful in reducing errors and teaching its crews improved team
dynamics using crew resource management (CRM).
Come learn how this technique could help your EMS
system reduce errors and improve team dynamics.
See exactly what aviation can teach all of the emergency services about teamwork, safety, leadership,
followership and crew resource management. Will
CRM become your newest tool in the box?
Scotty Bolleter
This procedural anatomy session is a blending of
fresh and embalmed anatomy images to illuminate
the most demanding procedures. We will comprehensively define and explain hemorrhage control,
BLS & ALS ventilation, cricothyroidotomy, endotracheal tube confirmation, IV and IO access and
more. This will foster lively discussion about the
neck, chest, abdomen and extremities to appreciate
the impact our procedures have on the human body.
Raphael Barishansky
Understanding organizational structure, managing change in the emergency services workplace,
the basics of interpersonal communication and
more. It’s all included along with tips, tricks and a
wide assortment of do’s and don’ts created from a
lessons-learned perspective. This presentation is
sure to enable the new supervisor or manager and
keep them from looking like prey to the wolves
they have the potential to supervise.
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Command, Control and Accountability
Anthony Avillo
Aimed at all officers, newly installed or promoted, as well as those moving up the ladder to higher ranks, Anthony will discuss the utilization of
command boards and accountability, along with
the role of officers in maintaining a cooperative and effective approach to fireground safety.
He will also cover topics like rehab guidelines,
structural fire analysis and risk management.
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Three’s Company: Small Company Tactics
Chris Suprun
NFPA standards suggest four-person engine
companies, but in many communities that’s not
possible. This session will place firefighters at
incident scenes to consider roles and responsibilities of each three-person engine team. This session
is designed to encourage discussion between
response personnel and how to accomplish your
mission using your available personnel.
Anthony Avillo
This class is for all officers, from training and company officers to chief officers who must plan, organize and supervise the training. Anthony will discuss the traits of a successful instructor and provide
a tutorial on how to improve your training program
by using out-of-the-box and creative motivation,
such as team-building and on-scene drills. If you’re
looking for training ideas, this is the session!
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Jason Dush
Remember when a blood pressure of 120/80 was the
target for all trauma patients? Treatment included
MAST pants, large bore IVs and rapid transport.
Studies have found that there is benefit to allowing
some degree of hypotension in certain patients. Does
the Mean Arterial Pressure (MAP) really matter?
The trend is to limit fluid resuscitation until hemorrhage is controlled. Find out why our trauma patients
are being managed drier than we have in past times.
D3 Are Backboards Going to the Museum?
E3 Who Put the @$$ in Assessment?
F3 Size Matters! So Does Speed
Connie Mattera
Decades of automatic spine immobilization is being
challenged. Little or no research supports the benefit
of backboards and several studies reveal the significant harm they may produce. So, where does that
leave EMS? Discover the possible limitations of traditional spine splinting techniques to overcome those
barriers while safeguarding the patient. Our ability to
detect and appropriately manage these injuries may
be critical to the patient’s long-term outcomes.
Chris Suprun
Patients come in all shapes and sizes, but regardless,
several fundamental factors appear again and again.
These factors are key to a solid patient assessment.
This case-study-based session from actual patients,
will look at patient assessment in an entertaining and
engaging way to help responders better conceptualize the need for a thorough and detailed assessment.
We will also reinforce the need for every step in the
process in order to have a clear picture of the patient.
Kirk Mittelman
You are dispatched to shots fired. What considerations should you have? Is it the size or the
speed of the bullet that matters most? How does
the gunshot affect the tissue and what is the real
threat to the patient? How does it affect your
treatment and transport decision? During this session we will explore the kinematics of gunshot
wounds along with the finer parts of MOIs and
why they are important.
D4 The Booze Challenge
E4 Zapped: Implanted Pacers and Defibrillators
F4 Weak, Winded and Woozy…What’s Wrong?
David Page
Is the patient asleep, drunk, diabetic or dead? Come
and dive into the pathophysiology of alcohol-related
illness and altered mental status, as well as rapid recognition of life threats. A blend of humorous case
studies and real patients with adverse events will help
participants sharpen their recognition and prioritization of injury and illness complicated by alcohol.
Your differential diagnosis skills, situational awareness and index of suspicion will never be the same.
Bob Page
There are an increasing number of patients with
Automatic Implantable Cardioverter/Defibrillator
(AICD) and pacemakers. Many emergency providers are unsure of the correct way to manage
patients with these devices. In this session, Bob
explains the function of AICDs and outlines safe
and effective management of the patient with one
of these devices. Outstanding audio and video
help tell the story while having fun doing it!
Connie Mattera
So often patients present as an enigma. Dozens claim
weakness, light-headedness, syncope, shortness of
breath and exercise intolerance as chief complaints.
This could be anything from soup to nuts or just
might be the prelude to disaster. Let’s explore the
world of differentials as participants learn the art of a
combining thorough history, careful physical exam,
and good old-fashion gut instinct to determine the
real reason for the call and provide the correct care.
D5 Unsettling Settlement
E5 Chasing Death: A Personal Look
F5 Professional: Do You Have What it Takes?
Scotty Bolleter
While serious complications in emergency medicine are rare, understanding their implications to
our practice is crucial. This lecture takes a step-bystep walk through media and personal relationships,
professional camaraderie and patient care, as well as
critical care interventions and the final responsibility
that rests with each skill. While this talk begins with a
cold white marble headstone, it holds the promise of
illuminating our efforts and improving patient care.
Kirk Mittelman
EMS and public safety workers chase death. We want
the calls where we help others avoid death. We train
to stop death or at least slow it down. However, we
rarely look at our feelings and how we will one day
need to deal with the death of a family member, coworker or friend. When death strikes at home are you
prepared to see it? When a family member dies are
you prepared to deal with the feelings? Join Kirk for
his unique look at death and dying on a personal level.
Raphael Barishansky
Although we have all heard various terms used to
describe EMS providers, how many times have you
heard “professional?” This presentation will speak
about the various components that go into living
up to the word “professional.” Expectations, public
opinion, elements of professionalism, attitude and
many other critical areas will be discussed from the
perspective of a 20-year EMS professional who has
worked in various capacities in many systems.
D6 Practical Tips for Volunteer Recruitment
E6 Human Trafficking: Modern-Day Slavery
F6 Mastering the Art of Critical Thinking
Raphael Barishansky
As the number of volunteers decline, we must look
not only at the root causes but also at what we can
do to keep recruiting and retaining this valuable
resource. Learn about the motivation of volunteers, the current state of volunteerism, proven
techniques for recruiting and retaining your volunteers, plus why these techniques work. Tricks,
tips and ideas from across the U.S. will be offered
– including a wide assortment of do’s and don’ts.
Mike Moses
Approximately 27 million people are enslaved worldwide. Today it is called Human Trafficking (HT). HT
is the second largest and fastest growing criminal
endeavor in the world. Domestic and foreign victims
have been identified in over half of Wisconsin counties, including urban and rural communities. First
responders play a critical role in uncovering HT. This
class will provide training on how to identify, engage
and assist victims of this unbelievable crime.
Michael Smith
Great critical thinkers don’t only use critical
thinking while on the job, they use it in their daily
lives. This session will challenge participants to
start thinking beyond the chief complaint. We
will explore how to become better clinicians and
develop a clinical picture of the patient. Everyone
will leave this session with a desire to utilize critical thinking skills to improve their practices and
become better patient caregivers.
D7 When Buildings Change the Rules of the Game
E7 Combating Change vs. Tradition
F7 Fireground Strategies: Get ‘em In & Out Safely
Anthony Avillo
This class will focus on those issues that firefighters
must be aware of to operate more safely when entering buildings. Anthony will discuss how property
security systems, renovations, lightweight and large
area structures, vacant buildings, and different types
of construction and occupancies change the rules of
the game and how personnel must adjust the strategy
and tactics to meet that challenge.
Jason Dush
Where will the fire service be in the next 10 to 20
years? We all have heard the terms “brotherhood”
and “tradition” since becoming firefighters. The
saying goes, “The fire service is 150 years of tradition unimpeded by progress.” Is that true? Where
are we heading? What are we doing for long term
sustainability in the fire service where traditions
are fading daily with our changing society?
Anthony Avillo
This session will help organizations develop and
maintain fireground safety using the 10 rules of engagement for structural firefighting. Anthony will
cover how complacency and inattention lead to
LODD and injury statistics. This class brings these
vital statistics down to the street level, delving heavily into the unintended consequences of unsafe action
and the need for better supervision and accountability.
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F2 Permissive Hypotension: Are Fluids Your Friend?
Scotty Bolleter
This session is simply about demystifying the use of
sedatives and paralytics in the prehospital arena. A
proactive approach to sedation and RSI will be discussed with a focus on realities that are experiencedbased and field-tested. Graphic case studies will offer an informed view on the medical community’s
concern over these adjuncts. Participants will question their views on sedatives and paralytics while the
program defines the facts as we know them today.
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E2 Comfortably Numb with Paralyzing Thoughts
Chris Suprun
Come along as we put the nuts and bolts to pit crew
CPR, non-epinephrine based drug therapies, and
the importance of understanding our role in resuscitating patients effectively. This session will have a
primary focus on adult care, but include some implications to pediatric cardiac arrest as well. We will
drill down the science into usable chunks in order
to provide you with an opportunity to improve your
cardiac arrest performance.
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D2 NEBR - Non-Epinephrine Based Resuscitation
Variety
David Page
Hundreds of thousands of patients are dying each
year due to medical mistakes. EMS is not immune
to this problem! As an EMS provider, do you embrace a culture of safety and evidence-based medicine to reduce the risk of injuring your patients? Join
Dave as he examines best practices and gives practical examples that might save a life! Don’t miss this
session because what you don’t know can kill you!
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David Gurchiek
In this scenario-based case presentation, Dave
discusses obstetrical emergencies and the complications pre-hospital providers may encounter.
On scene preparation, history gathering, and
neonate evaluation is also reviewed. Attend this
presentation to learn simple mistakes to avoid
and appropriate pre-hospital treatment interventions utilized by today’s EMT and paramedic
practitioners.
Trauma
Michael Smith
Most pre-hospital providers believe diabetes
is just a sugar problem. However, diabetes is a
larger metabolic problem which affects all body
systems. Come for a discussion of pre-hospital
diagnosis and treatment of all types of diabetes,
plus some new treatments modalities that may be
on the horizon. Knowing first-hand the difficulties of living with this chronic disease, Mike will
facilitate a frank and lively discussion.
Advanced
F1 OOPS!!! Mistakes and Near Misses
EMR/Basic
E1 OH Baby! Responding to OB Emergencies
D1 I’m Just a Big Sweetie
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
7:00 - 8:00 AM
8:00 - 5:00 PM
8:00 - 5:00 PM
8:00 - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - Noon
8:00 AM - Noon
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 5:00 PM
1:00 - 5:00 PM
3:00 - 3:30 PM
8:00 PM - Close
Good Morning Break and Registration – Sponsored by Visit Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Developing a Purpose-Driven Classroom Chris Le Baudour – Sponsored by Kaplan Fire & EMS Training, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Trauma First Response Bill Justice – Sponsored by Wisconsin Department of Health Services, Wisconsin Trauma System, Madison, WI
RIT Under Fire Tom McMenamin – Sponsored by Medix Specialty Vehicles, Elkhart, IN
EMS Documentation: Write it Right Jeff Munson – Sponsored by EMS Medical Billing Associates, LLC, Milwaukee, WI
Crashing Kids: A “Crash” Course in Pediatrics Scott DeBoer – Sponsored by Children’s Health Alliance of WI, Milwaukee WI
Lunch – Cheesy Chicken & Refried Bean Burrito with Salsa, Spanish Rice, Dessert and Beverage
EMS Mock Trial: Return to the Hot Seat Jeff Munson – Sponsored by EMS Medical Billing Associates, LLC, Milwaukee, WI
Our Worst Fears Scott DeBoer – Sponsored by Children’s Health Alliance of WI, Milwaukee WI
Afternoon Break – Sponsored by Visit Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Welcome Back Mix & Mingle – Hilton Milwaukee City Center – Miller Time Pub - Sponsored by Hilton Hotel
Complete Schedule
Thursday, January 29, 2015
7:00 - 8:00 AM
8:00 - 5:00 PM
8:00 - 5:00 PM
8:00 - 5:00 PM
8:00 AM - Noon
8:00 AM - Noon
12:00 - 1:00 PM
1:00 - 5:00 PM
1:00 - 5:00 PM
3:00 - 3:30 PM
5:00 - 7:00 PM
8:00 - 9:00 PM
9:00 PM - Close
Good Morning Break and Registration – Sponsored by Visit Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Mini-Executive EMS Leadership Institute Doug Wolfberg – Sponsored by Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc., Menasha, WI
Interventions to Resuscitation: A Hands-On Skills & Dissection Lab Scotty Bolleter and Bill Justice – Sponsored by SOS Technologies, Chicago, IL
Crime Scene Management: Inside the Tape Chad Stiles – Sponsored by Clintonville Area Ambulance Service, Clintonville, WI
Responding to the Party David Gurchiek – Sponsored by Children’s Health Alliance of WI, Milwaukee, WI
Slap the Cap: The Role of Capnography Bob Page – Sponsored by American Heart Association, Milwaukee, WI
Lunch – Grilled Breast of Chicken, Oven Roasted Potatoes, Steamed Carrots, Dessert and Beverage
Opiate Overdose: Train to Save with Narcan Jeff Munson – Sponsored by Children’s Health Alliance of WI, Milwaukee, WI
Tachycardia: What You Don’t Know Bob Page – Sponsored by American Heart Association, Milwaukee, WI
Afternoon Break – Sponsored by Demers Ambulances, Beloeil, QC
Exposition Hall Grand Opening
Champagne Reception – Hilton Milwaukee City Center – Sponsored by LifeQuest Services, Wautoma, WI
Dueling Pianos – Hilton Milwaukee City Center – Sponsored by North Central Ambulance Sales, Lester Prairie, MN
Friday, January 30, 2015
7:00 - 8:00 AM
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Good Morning Break and Registration – Sponsored by Sprint, Chicago, IL
Friday Morning Keynote Address – Hey, This Used to Be Fun – Sponsored by Gateway Technical College, Burlington, WI
EMR/Basic
10:15 - 11:45 AM
Sponsored by UW Health
Madison, WI
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 - 2:45 PM
Sponsored by Kimberly Clark Healthcare,
Brighton, MI
Advanced
Trauma
Session A1
Session A2
Session A3
EMS Speak
- David Gurchiek
Surgically Yours
- Scotty Bolleter
Trauma Interactive
- Bob Page
Lunch – Boneless Breaded Pork Chop, Creamy Mashed Potatoes, Mixed Cauliflower, Broccoli & Carrots, Dessert and Beverage
Session B1
Session B2
Session B3
Respiratory Interactive
- Bob Page
Do You Need a Plumber or an Electrician?
- Connie Mattera
Redneck Ingenuity
- Michael Smith
2:45 - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Break and Exhibits – Sponsored by Gateway Technical College, Burlington, WI
3:45 - 5:00 PM
Session C1
Session C2
Session C3
This is My Puzzle: Autism Spectrum
Disorder - Jason Dush
Hypothermia in Trauma and Stroke Care
- Michael Smith
Friday Night Lights: High School
Sports - Kirk Mittelman
Sponsored by Paul Conway Shields &
Equipment, New Berlin, WI
8:00 - 9:00 PM
8:30 PM - Close
Hot and Cold Hors D’oeuvres – Hyatt Regency Milwaukee – Sponsored by Hyatt Regency, Milwaukee, WI
Down on the Farm with Boogie & the Yo-Yoz – Hyatt Regency Milwaukee – Sponsored by Foster Coach Sales, Sterling, IL
Saturday, January 31, 2015
7:00 - 8:00 AM
8:00 - 10:00 AM
Good Morning Break and Registration – Sponsored by Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
Saturday Morning General Session Address – EMS From Death’s Perspective – Sponsored by Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
EMR/BAsic
10:15 - 11:45 AM
Session D1
Sponsored by Shield Solutions, LLC I’m Just a Big Sweetie
Oconomowoc, WI - Michael Smith
11:45 AM - 12:30 PM
1:30 - 2:45 PM
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Session D3
NEBR - Non-Epinephrine Based Resuscitation
- Chris Suprun
Are Backboards Going to the Museum?
- Connie Mattera
Lunch – Cheese-filled Lasagna Roll-ups topped with Marinara Sauce, Garlic Bread Stick, Green Beans, Dessert and Beverage
Session E1
Session E2
Session E3
Sponsored by Red the Uniform Tailor OH Baby! Responding to OB Emergencies
Oak Creek, WI - David Gurchiek
Comfortably Numb with Paralyzing
Thoughts - Scotty Bolleter
Who Put the @$$ in Assessment?
- Chris Suprun
2:45 - 3:45 PM
Afternoon Break and Exhibits – Sponsored by Mayo Clinic Medical Transport, Rochester, MN
3:45 - 5:00 PM
Session F1
Sponsored by Philips Healthcare OOPS! Mistakes and Near Misses
Andover, MA - David Page
7:00 - 8:00 PM
8:00 PM - Close
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Permissive Hypotension: Are Fluids Your
Friend? - Jason Dush
Size Matters! So Does Speed
- Kirk Mittelman
Complimentary Beer, Wine and Soft Drinks – Hilton Milwaukee City Center – Sponsored by Hilton Hotel, Milwaukee, WI
WEMSA’s Got Talent – Hilton Milwaukee City Center – Sponsored by Flight For Life, Fond Du Lac, Waukesha, WI
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Hey, This Used to Be Fun Doug Wolfberg
FRIDAY KEYNOTE ADDRESS • Sponsored by Gateway Technical College, Burlington, WI
Remember the days of Johnny and Roy in Squad 51 and why some of us got into EMS in the first
place? Too much stress and you don’t enjoy being in EMS anymore? It seems like EMS today is
more about paperwork and risk management and less about taking care of people – or is it? Maybe
it’s time to reduce EMS stress, have more fun, make practical improvements to your system and
feel good doing it! Conducted by an EMS attorney who has been there, this presentation will help
you focus on the bigger picture and the important issues that really make a difference, instead of
sweating the small stuff!
EMS From Death’s Perspective Bob Page
SATURDAY GENERAL SESSION ADDRESS • Sponsored by Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
Imagine having the grim reaper address a group of EMS personnel! That is exactly what occurs
during this wildly successful session. Death addresses EMS personnel in a frank and blunt manner.
Bob uses audio and visual stimuli complete with “graveyard-tested” music and gruesome photos to
get the point across. There is also a healthy dose of humor involved. The theme of this talk focuses
on common errors and misconceptions about patient care and education that only Death himself
can bring to light. This general session address is like no other presentation you have ever seen or
heard before.
Exposition Hall Open 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Medical
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Variety
Fire
Session A4
Session A5
Session A6
Session A7
Management of our Elderly Population
- Jason Dush
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
- Chris Suprun
What Aviation Can Teach EMS
- David Page
Command, Control and Accountability
- Anthony Avillo
Session B4
Session B5
Session B6
Session B7
The aCUTE Abdomen
- David Page
Myth vs. Realities of Supervision and
Management - Raphael Barishansky
The Dead Shall Teach the Living
- Scotty Bolleter
Three’s Company: Small Company Tactics
- Chris Suprun
Session C4
Session C5
Session C6
Session C7
Thermal Burns: From Scar Wars to Star Wars
- Connie Mattera
Not Your Typical Run Review
- David Gurchiek
Leading the Way or Being Chased?
- Raphael Barishansky
Training for Success
- Anthony Avillo
Exposition Hall Open 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Medical
Variety
Variety
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Session D4
Session D5
Session D6
Session D7
The Booze Challenge
- David Page
Unsettling Settlement
- Scotty Bolleter
Practical Tips for Volunteer Recruitment
- Raphael Barishansky
When Buildings Change the Rules of the
Game - Anthony Avillo
Session E4
Session E5
Session E6
Session E7
Zapped: Implanted Pacers and
Defibrillators - Bob Page
Chasing Death: A Personal Look
- Kirk Mittelman
Human Trafficking: Modern-Day Slavery
- Mike Moses
Combating Change vs. Tradition
- Jason Dush
Session F4
Session F5
Session F6
Session F7
Weak, Winded and Woozy…What’s Wrong?
- Connie Mattera
Professional: Do You Have What it Takes?
- Raphael Barishansky
Mastering the Art of Critical Thinking
- Michael Smith
Fireground Strategies: Get ‘em In & Out
Safely - Anthony Avillo
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Anthony Avillo North Hudson, New Jersey
Anthony is a 29-year veteran of the fire service and has a bachelor’s degree
in fire science from New Jersey City University. Avillo is an adjunct professor
and consultant at NJCU teaching Fire Science and
developing curriculum. He is also an instructor at the
Monmouth County (NJ) Fire Academy. He is an FDIC
instructor, a member of the FDIC advisory board and
the editorial advisory board of Fire Engineering. He
is the author or collaborator of numerous textbooks,
workbooks and DVDs and was recipient of the 2012 Fire
Engineering/ISFSI George D. Post Fire Instructor of the
Year Award.
Raphael Barishansky West Hartford, Connecticut
Raphael M. Barishansky is the director of the Office of Emergency Medical
Services (OEMS) for the Connecticut Department of Public Health. Prior to
this position, Raphael served as the chief of Public Health
Emergency Preparedness and Response for the Prince
George’s County (MD) Health Department. Raphael holds
a bachelor’s degree from Touro College and a masters of
public health degree from New York Medical College. He
has authorized many EMS-related articles and is a regular
contributor to various EMS journals. He is a regular
presenter at various regional, state and national EMS and
public health conferences.
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Scotty Bolleter San Antonio, Texas
Scotty Bolleter is a respected clinician, well known lecturer, author and published
researcher – best known in emergency medicine for his clinical candor. He
currently manages the clinical aspects of EMS operations in the office of Clinical
Direction and directs the multidisciplinary education, training, and research
work at the Centre for Emergency Health Sciences, both of
which are in Spring Branch, Texas. He has been involved
in emergency medicine for over 30 years with his name
appearing on numerous patents in emergent, oncologic and
orthopedic medicine. He has directed global education,
coordinated research and assisted with the regulatory
clearance of numerous devices and procedures in use today.
His resume includes ground, flight, faculty and supervisory
rolls with these efforts taking him throughout the United
States and around the world.
Scott DeBoer Chicago, Illinois
Scott DeBoer is a seminar leader and nurse consultant with over 20 years of
nursing experience. Scott received an associate degree in 1988, his bachelor’s
degree in 1991 and his master’s degree in critical care nursing from Purdue
University in 1996. He presently works as a flight nurse
for the University of Chicago Hospitals and is the primary
seminar leader for Peds-R-Us Medical Education, a
seminar company dedicated to teaching better ways to care
for kids. Scott has also authored a neonatal emergencies
handbook, Emergency Newborn Care: The First Moments
of Life for paramedics, respiratory therapists, and emergency
nurses and the first available Certified Pediatric Emergency
Nurse (CPEN) examination review book. Jason Dush Keller, Texas
Jason serves as the chief operating officer for MedicOne Medical Response,
headquartered in Dallas. He previously served as a full-time firefighter/paramedic for the Arlington Fire Department and part-time critical care flight paramedic with CareFlite. Jason’s resume includes a combined 20 years of paid
EMS/fire and 13 years as a critical care flight paramedic. Other experiences
include EMS clinical coordinator for the Arlington Fire
department and seven years on a ground ambulance with
Austin-Travis County EMS. Jason has been an active,
commissioned police officer and tactical paramedic since
1997, currently commissioned with the Bedford Police
Department. Jason is passionate about his profession and
is a well known for bringing a sense of humor, excitement
and practical experience to his audience as a local and national speaker over the last 14 years.
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David Gurchiek Billings, Montana
David Gurchiek, Ph.D., NRP, is the Director of the Paramedic Degree Program and
Department Chair for Nursing, Health and Public Safety Programs at Montana State University Billings. Dr. Gurchiek has
over 38 years of experience in emergency services, serves as a
legal expert witness and consultant for prehospital emergency
medicine, and is an accreditation site visitor for CoAEMSP.
As a nationally recognized speaker, he has lectured at over
a 100 state and national EMS conferences throughout the
United States.
Bill Justice Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Bill is a frequent educator at regional, national and international conferences. His user-friendly approach to emergency
management topics provides a relaxed and interactive atmosphere for all participants. Bill’s background has spanned
a 36-year career in fire-rescue, EMS and law enforcement.
He is currently a regional PHTLS/TCCC coordinator, AHA
regional faculty and a TEMS operator/instructor. Bill assists
local, state and federal law enforcement and military agencies with education and response operations.
Chris Le Baudour Santa Rosa, California
Chris Le Baudour is well-known in EMS education as a passionate and innovative
speaker and instructor who specializes in experiential scenario-based education for all levels of EMS. Chris uses a “humanities” approach to EMS education and believes strongly
in developing the whole person and not just the skills required
to be a good field practitioner. Chris is a prolific writer and
has several major EMS publications on the market. Chris is
a faculty member at Santa Rosa Junior College in California,
where he has been teaching since 1984. In addition, Chris also
serves as the general manager of Falck Northern California.
Connie Mattera Chicago, Illinois
Connie Mattera, M.S., R.N., TNS, EMT-P, is the EMS administrative director for
the Northwest Community EMS system in Arlington Heights, IL. She is the senior
editor for the State of Illinois trauma nurse specialist course, is a member of the State
of Illinois governor’s EMS advisory council, chairs the Illinois
EMS education committee and serves on the EMS planning
and legislative committee. She is a frequent faculty member at
local, state, and national conferences and has published multiple articles in EMS and nursing journals. Connie is also on
the editorial board of JEMS magazine, the board of directors
of the National Association of EMS Educators and the executive board of Advocates for EMS. Connie serves as one of the
national faculty for the NAEMSE Instructor I and II courses.
Tom McMenamin Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lieutenant Tom McMenamin is a 24-year veteran of the Milwaukee Fire Department assigned to Rescue 2. Tom is a fire
service instructor at the University of Illinois where he teaches
structural collapse rescue, fire attack and suppression techniques, and basic and advanced RIT operations. Tom is an
instructor for 5-Alarm Fire & Safety, teaching basic and advanced auto extrication. He is also an instructor for the National Tunnel Institute teaching tunnel rescue to fire departments
and industries throughout the United States.
Kirk Mittelman Elk Ridge, Utah
Kirk retired in 2001 from Provo City Police after 22 years. He teaches all levels of
EMTs and wilderness medicine and is the paramedic program
director for the Mt. Nebo Paramedic Program, which is affiliated with the University of Utah. Kirk is a 34-year veteran of
EMS and Public Safety. He has once again retired after serving
as a paramedic captain and EMS coordinator for Eagle Mountain Fire Department. In his spare time, Kirk travels to third
world countries as a volunteer teaching EMS to physicians,
nurses and EMS personnel. When things get too hectic, he can
be found waterskiing and enjoying the sun at Lake Powell.
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Mike Moses Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Mike worked as a pharmacist for 36 years, 19 as a hospital director of Pharmacy.
He has served eight years as a missionary with Brothers And Sisters In Christ
Serving (BASICS) and as the director of operations for the past seven years. His
ministry focuses on discipleship of high school students in the inner city, educating
high school students and church groups about human trafficking, administering a mentoring program for victims and survivors of human trafficking, bringing worship to incarcerated
Christians in the state prisons and pastoral visits to inmates.
Mike has a master’s of Business Administration from Keller Graduate School, a bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy and a
bachelor’s degree in Liberal Arts and Sciences, both from the
University of Illinois. He also holds a graduate certification
in Biblical Studies from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School.
Jeff Munson Brookfield, Wisconsin
Bob Page Springfield, Missouri
Bob has been an instructor for over three decades teaching a variety of adult
education courses from customer service to advanced medical care. He is a
nationally registered paramedic and a critical care paramedic. He has been involved in EMS since 1978 when he became a CPR instructor. Bob is one of only
eight to receive the “Legends That Walk Among Us” award
from NAEMSE and was awarded the inaugural “Missouri’s
Most Creative Educator” by MEMSA. He is completing his
masters degree in Adult Education from Colorado State University. Bob is on the faculty at the University of Florida in
the Critical Care Paramedic program. He has earned a faculty appointment at the University of Maryland, Baltimore
County and also is a guest instructor at Southwest Baptist
University’s College of Nursing.
David Page St. Paul, Minnesota
Dave is a fulltime paramedic instructor at Inver Hills Community College and a
field paramedic with Allina EMS in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area. He supervises
the Saint Paul Fire Department’s BLS unit and EMS Academy project, is a site
visitor for the Committee on Accreditation of EMS programs and faculty for the NAEMSE-CoAEMSP evaluation
workshop, and authors a monthly research review column
in JEMS. David has over 29 years of active EMS street experience. He was awarded the prestigious Minnesota State
Colleges and Universities Educator of the Year award in
2011 and was recognized as one of the 2012 EMS 10 Innovators. Dave earned a master’s degree in education from
Minnesota State University.
T. Michael Schober New Berlin, Wisconsin
T. Michael Schober is a senior member of the Schober & Mitchell law firm. Mike
was admitted to the State Bar in 1969 and admitted to practice before the US
Supreme Court, US Court of Appeals - Seventh District,
the Wisconsin Supreme Court and the US District Court Eastern District. He has served as Court Commissioner in
Waukesha County and as the Assistant State Judge Advocate in the Wisconsin National Guard. He is a member of
the Waukesha County Bar Association and the State Bar of
Wisconsin. Mike performed undergraduate work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, following which he obtained a Juris Doctorate from Marquette University in 1969.
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Mike Smith has been involved in EMS for 28 years with experience as a volunteer, private provider, county 911 service, emergency department, fire-based
EMS, aero medicine, outreach educator and basic paramedic training. Currently, Mike is employed as a paramedic/firefighter with the City of Grandview Heights Division
of Fire, director of EMS education at Ohio UniversityLancaster, and a flight paramedic for Medflight of Ohio.
He’s also an outreach critical care educator for Grant Medical Center’s LifeLink. Mike earned his associate degree
in emergency medical services from the Columbus State
College.
Chad Stiles Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Chad has been a full-time police officer with Milwaukee Police Department
since 2002 and is currently assigned to the crisis assessment response team.
He is a lead TEMS instructor, CPR and ACLS instructor, EMS clinical instructor and instructor coordinator for Waukesha Area Technical College, and was
a company officer and firefighter/paramedic with New
Berlin Fire Department. Chad holds associate degrees in
police science, fire science, registered nursing and paramedic technician. He also holds a bachelor’s degree in
public administration. He is a nationally registered paramedic with state endorsements for both critical care and
tactical EMS. Chad has received training in TEMS, basic
SWAT, HAZMAT and terrorism incident management and
is a HAZMAT technician.
Chris Suprun Dallas, Texas
Chris Suprun is a veteran firefighter/paramedic and instructor with 22 years on
the street. He is currently a flight paramedic for Air Methods based in Texas.
Chris is also a peer reviewer for Air Medical Journal and is a frequent speaker
at conferences varying from local training seminars to international conferences.
He teaches on a variety of topics, including fire, EMS, and
emergency management. Chris is a regular contributor
to newspapers and blogs, as well as a frequent author on
topics related to public safety issues. Chris’s articles have
appeared in several EMS and fire journals, including the
Wisconsin EMS Association’s EMS Professsionals magazine. He is a spokesman for Never Forget Foundation and
is involved with the EMSC National Resource Center Advisory Council.
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Jeff Munson is a 31-year veteran of EMS, having worked in public and private
EMS services from EMT through paramedic, both in the U.S. and overseas. Jeff
is an active paramedic with Elm Grove EMS. He is also a critical care paramedic
and a tactical EMT, working as a member of the Elm Grove Rescue Task Force.
Jeff is a 1990 graduate, Cum Laude, Order of the Coif,
from UW-Madison law school. Jeff practiced as a trial attorney for 10 years, appearing before administrative, municipal, federal and Circuit courts, as well as the Wisconsin
Supreme Court. He is currently a full-time faculty member
at Gateway Technical College where he teaches all levels
of EMS. Jeff has presented at numerous EMS conferences,
trained departments throughout Wisconsin, as well as other
states, and authored articles for EMS publications.
Michael Smith Grandview Heights, Ohio
Gregory West Hartland, Wisconsin
Greg West, JD, NREMT-P has over 22 years of firefighting and EMS experience
across volunteer, combination, and full-time organizations
within southeastern Wisconsin. He remains active in the
field by currently serving with the Hartland Fire Department. Gregory serves as the dean for the School of Protective and Human Services at Waukesha County Technical
College where he shares management responsibility for
numerous fire and EMS educational programs. Gregory is
a member of the Wisconsin EMS board and is a licensed
attorney in Wisconsin.
Doug Wolfberg Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania
Doug Wolfberg is a founding partner of Page, Wolfberg & Wirth, and one of
the best known EMS attorneys and consultants in the United States. Doug
became an EMT at age 16 and has worked as an EMS provider in numerous
volunteer and paid systems over the decades, as well as serving as an EMS
educator and instructor for many years. In 1996, Doug graduated magna cum
laude from the Widener University School of Law. After practicing for several
years as a litigator and healthcare attorney in a large
Philadelphia-based law firm, Doug co-founded PWW in
2000, along with Steve Wirth and the late James O. Page.
He also teaches EMS law at the University of Pittsburgh
and health law at the Widener University School of Law.
Doug is a known as an engaging and humorous public
speaker at EMS conferences throughout the United States
and has written books, articles and columns in many of the
industry’s leading publications.
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Wednesday, Jan. 28 • 7:00 p.m. at Miller Time Pub
Looking to meet some of the other participants and even some of the speakers at the Working
Together conference? Eager to re-connect with the friends you’ve made during previous Working
Together conferences? Then the place to be on Wednesday night will be the Miller Time Pub.
That’s where hundreds of conference participants, including conference staff, speakers and participants who have just arrived, are likely to be hanging out. Get checked into your hotel room
and then come check out the Miller Time Pub located in the lower lobby of the Hilton Milwaukee
City Center to enjoy the music by DJ Felix and a whole lot of fun with your friends. It’s certain
to be a great time that you won’t want to miss!
Expo Hall Grand Opening & Champagne Reception
Evening Social Events
Thursday, Jan. 29 • 5:00 p.m. at the Wisconsin Center Exposition Hall
Thursday, Jan. 29 • 8:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel Crystal Ballroom
Get your first look at the expo hall inside the Wisconsin Center following the close of sessions. Meet
with friends and vendors alike for two hours for the grand opening of one of the largest emergency
services expositions in the Midwest. When the exposition hall closes at 7 p.m., go grab a quick dinner, freshen up and get ready because the party continues over at the Hilton Crystal Ballroom where
the famous complimentary champagne reception will kick off at 8 p.m. Now in its 21st year, the
Thursday night champagne reception is a long-standing Working Together tradition! Make sure you
stop by and take part in Milwaukee’s largest champagne toast as we welcome hundreds of conference
participants to the 2015 Working Together conference.
Dueling Pianos
Thursday, Jan. 29 • 9:00 p.m. at the Hilton Hotel Crystal Ballroom
These Milwaukee musicians have a simple goal – they just want you to have fun...hard-rockin’
sing-along fun. Playing from a repertoire that covers six decades of popular music, you’re bound
to hear something that you and your WEMSA friends, old and new, will enjoy. Pretty soon you’re
reminiscing, then you’re singing along, then you’re dancing…well, you get the point. When you
select the songs, you are part of the show. With a request list of more than 250 songs and a full set
list of more than 400 songs that includes Sinatra, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis, the Beatles, the Stones,
Bob Dylan, the Eagles, Ray Charles, Billy Joel, Elton John, Queen, Billy Idol, Neil Diamond, U2,
Coldplay, Muse, and the Killers, there is something for everybody. If there is something you want
to hear that is not on the list, go ahead and request it; they probably know it.
Down on the Farm with Boogie & the Yo-Yoz
Friday, Jan. 30 • 8:30 p.m. at the Hyatt Regency Hotel
Back by popular demand, the hottest party band in Wisconsin is going to help us reign in the night as
we celebrate our down on the farm theme! Bust out your straw hats, your cow-pie slingin’ boots and
overalls because this is bound to be a good ole’ time with Boogie & the Yo-Yoz. This is not your average cover band. Boogie prides themselves on their diverse music selection. Nothing will stop them
from playing a hard rocker, followed by a pop ballad, followed by a country tune. Whatever your
musical taste, they have something for you. Boasting an eight-member lineup, you will constantly
see them switching around and playing different instruments. Boogie will guarantee a high energy
performance, mixed with some comedy, and an all-around epic party. And if that’s not enough fun for
one night, grab your old friends, and your new friends, and venture into the photo booth and capture
some great conference memories.
WEMSA’s Got Talent
Saturday, Jan. 31 • 8:00 p.m. at the Hilton Crystal Ballroom
Can you sing, dance, juggle, do stand-up comedy or possess some other talent? Bring
your knock-their-socks-off talent show act to our first ever WEMSA’s Got Talent after
enjoying an hour of complimentary beer, wine, and soda starting at 8 p.m. There is no
doubt that Working Together brings in some of the most talented EMS and fire professionals from around the nation, but we are confident that you possess many other talents when you’re off the clock. After a week of fabulous education and entertainment,
come and showcase your talents or come and watch others bust it out as we call it a
wrap for the 2015 Working Together Conference.
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The exhibit hall has always been at the top of the list of reasons for attending the Working
Together conference. The problem is, with so much to see and in so little time, it’s hard to
get to everything, especially if you eat lunch.
Again this year, a cafeteria-style lunch on
Friday and Saturday will be held in the expo
hall inside the Wisconsin Center. Conference
attendees will be able to purchase a lunch
ticket at the time of registration and will
receive the lunch listed in the box to the
right. However, the choices don’t end there!
Attendees can also choose from a variety of
other lunch options including à la carte items
from food carts or concession stand vendors
conveniently located inside the exhibit hall.
As you can see, you have many lunch options! Please plan accordingly as the cafeteria-style
meal tickets must be purchased in advance along with your conference registration. However,
à la carte items are available without pre-purchase. Best of all, everything is in one location
– inside of the expo hall where the largest fire and EMS trade show in Wisconsin takes place.
Exposition Hall
You won’t find a larger EMS and fire conference exposition hall unless you travel outside of the
Midwest. Over 125 companies will once again be on hand to display over 90,000 square feet of
everything you need to run your EMS
or fire department. See ambulance
vehicles, fire trucks and actual EMS
helicopters on display right inside the
expo hall. There will be mass casualty
and bioterrorism equipment, decontamination supplies, all kinds of apparel,
turnout gear, computers, software, data
collection, insurance, defibrillators,
radios, pagers, wireless equipment,
mobile data terminals, books, videos, training programs, hospital programs, government agencies,
state and national professional associations, warning systems, marketing companies, promotional
products, rescue equipment...and we could go on and on, but you get the picture.
It all happens inside the Wisconsin Center exposition hall during the 2015 Working
Together conference.
www.WisconsinEMS.com
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Friday Lunch
Boneless Breaded Pork Chop
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Mixed Cauliflower,
Broccoli & Carrots
Dessert and Beverage
Saturday Lunch
Cheese-filled Lasagna Roll-ups
topped with Marinara Sauce
Garlic Bread Stick
Green Beans
Dessert and Beverage
Exposition Hall & Lunch
Lunch Options
Thursday Expo Hall Hours
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Free admission for expo grand opening
Friday Expo Hall Hours
11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday Expo Hall Hours
11:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Admission
Included with conference registration
$15 at the door for WEMSA members
$25 at the door for non-members
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How To Register
Please read carefully before you register!
All registrations must be made online at www.WisconsinEMS.com. If you are a WEMSA member, you must log into your existing account to receive the
special member pricing. Past conference attendees must also log into their account. If this is your first Working Together conference you must create a new
registration account. All accounts give you the ability to review, update, and modify an existing registration. In a single transaction, Service or Corporate
members may register anyone on their current membership roster. A confirmation email will be automatically sent and remains available from your online
account. You will not receive a confirmation through the mail. No session changes may be made online after Jan. 10, 2015. If you need any assistance with
registration, please call the Wisconsin EMS Association office at 1-800-793-6820.
Registration Fees, Payments and Cancellations
Registration Information
Registration Fees: Registration rates do not include lunch tickets.
Prior to Jan. 10, 2015 – Members: $70/day; Non-members: $80/day (any full day)
Half-day preconference classes – Members: $35; Non-members: $40
After Jan. 10, 2015 – Members: $80/day; Non-members: $90/day (any full day)
Half-day preconference classes – Members: $40; Non-members: $45
Payment: The Working Together conference will accept payment by credit card (3%
processing fee applies) or check. Mail all checks to the Wisconsin EMS Association,
26422 Oakridge Dr., Wind Lake, WI 53185. Checks must be received within 7 days
of completing your online registration. Registrations are not considered complete
until payment has been received. If payment is not received within 7 days,
your registration will be discarded. After January 10, 2015, payment for online
registrations may only be made using a credit card. If registering on site, payments are
accepted by both credit card or check.
Cancellations: If you are not able to attend, a 50% refund will be issued if requested
in writing by Jan. 10, 2015. Absolutely no refunds will be allowed after this date – NO
exceptions! You may transfer your tuition to another person for a $20 processing fee.
Registration
Standard Registration
Conference tuition WEMSA member ..........$70/Day
Conference tuition non-member ...................$80/Day
Half-day tuition WEMSA member................$35/Day
(Available Wednesday and Thursday only)
Half-day tuition non-member........................$40/Day
(Available Wednesday and Thursday only)
Lunch ticket ............................................................$15
Late Registration
After January 10, 2015
Conference tuition WEMSA member ..........$80/Day
Conference tuition non-member ...................$90/Day
Half-day tuition WEMSA member................$40/Day
(Available Wednesday and Thursday only)
Half-day tuition non-member.........................$45/Day
(Available Wednesday and Thursday only)
Lunch ticket ............................................................$20
Lunch
Please read carefully as lunch tickets are NOT available for purchase at the conference and MUST be purchased in advance.
Lunch tickets for the cafeteria-style meal may be purchased for an additional cost of $15 per day. Lunch tickets must be purchased in advance.
A cafeteria-style lunch is served on Wednesday and Thursday with purchase of the $15 lunch ticket. As an alternative, à la carte items may be
purchased on-site from food carts. On Friday and Saturday, lunch will be served in the expo hall and include a variety of options: 1) Cafeteriastyle meal with purchase of $15 lunch ticket; 2) À la carte items from food carts located inside the exhibit hall; 3) Concession stands conveniently
located inside the exhibit hall. Please plan accordingly as cafeteria-style meal tickets must be purchased in advance when you register for the
conference. À la carte items are available without pre-purchase on all four days of the conference. Lunch ticket prices increase to $20 per day
after Jan. 10, 2015. Lunch tickets are not available for purchase after Jan. 20, 2015. For a detailed lunch menu, please see page eight.
Continuing Education Credits
Continuing Education: Seven hours on Wednesday and Thursday and six hours on Friday and Saturday of continuing education credit has
been applied for through the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, National Registry of EMTs, and the Illinois Division of EMS and
Highway Safety, in partnership with North Lake County EMS System - Vista Health System. The Illinois site code applies to basic, intermediate,
paramedic, and RN providers in the state of Illinois. It is the attendee’s responsibility to obtain a STAMPED AND VERIFIED ticket at the end
of each session. This will be the only CEU certificate that you will receive and will
be your only means of providing proof you have attended the sessions and received
credit. Because of the importance of the CEU certificates, attendees must be present
for the entire session to be awarded credit hours. If you arrive more than 15 minutes
after the start of the session or leave 15 minutes prior to the end of any session on
Friday or Saturday, no CEU credit will be given for that session.
Media Recording and Disclaimer
Media Recording: Media recording of any kind, (including audio or video) regardless
of the device used (including smart phones) is not permitted of any educational session
without written authorization of the session speaker and the Wisconsin EMS Association.
Disclaimer: The program will run all four days regardless of weather conditions, travel
delays or flight delays. In the event of an emergency or cancelation, the Wisconsin EMS
Association reserves the right to substitute an equally-qualified speaker. The Wisconsin
EMS Association and/or its promotional partners have the exclusive right to include
photographic, video and other visual portrayals of conference attendees in any medium of any nature whatsoever for the purpose of trade, advertising,
sales, marketing or otherwise, without compensation to the conference attendee, and all rights, title and interest therein (including all worldwide
copyrights) shall be the sole property of the Wisconsin EMS Association, free from any claims by conference attendees or any person deriving any
rights or interest from said conference attendees.
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Hilton Milwaukee City Center
The Working Together conference returns to downtown Milwaukee with two
of the city’s best hotels offering over 1,000 rooms to conference attendees,
including one of Wisconsin’s largest hotels as its headquarters, the Hilton
Milwaukee City Center. With more than 700 rooms, the Hilton Milwaukee
City Center is the largest facility in Milwaukee and one of the largest in
Wisconsin. The Hilton will provide the bulk of lodging for the conference,
with comfortable, luxurious rooms at a
great rate.
The Thursday Champagne reception,
Dueling Pianos party, and Saturday
night post party will all take place at the
Hilton. Plus, as attendees start to arrive
and check in, the Hilton will be a hub
of activity on Wednesday night, making
it a great place to stay during Working Together 2015. The special hotel
conference rate includes free parking for one vehicle (a $24 per night value).
In addition to the Hilton, a block of rooms has been
reserved at the Hyatt Regency Milwaukee. The Hyatt
is where the Friday night Down on the Farm party
will take place and will also become a hub of activity
housing hundreds of conference participants. Skywalks
connecting the Hilton
Hotel, Wisconsin
Center and the Hyatt
Regency Hotel will
be open late each night. Like the Hilton, the Hyatt also
includes free parking for one vehicle during your stay as
part of the room rate.
Room blocks at both hotels will be released on Jan. 10,
2015. To reserve your room, book instantly from the
conference hotel page at www.WisconsinEMS.com or
contact the hotel directly. Be sure to mention the Working
Together conference to receive the special conference rate.
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
414-271-7250 | 800-445-8667
www.HiltonMilwaukee.com
$109 Single/Double
Free Parking
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Conference Hotels
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
Hyatt Regency Milwaukee
414-276-1234 | 888-421-1442
www.Milwaukee.Hyatt.com
$109 Single/Double
Free Parking
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26422 Oakridge Drive, Wind Lake, WI 53185-1402
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Random Lake, WI
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Working Together 2015
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Corporate Sponsors
event Sponsors
American Heart Association
Milwaukee, WI
Children’s Health Alliance of Wisconsin
Milwaukee, WI
Clintonville Area Ambulance Service
Clintonville, WI
Demers Ambulances
Beloeil, QC
DHS - Wisconsin Trauma System
Madison, WI
EMS Medical Billing Associates, LLC
Milwaukee, WI
Flight For Life
Waukesha, Fond du Lac, WI
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Foster Coach Sales
Sterling, IL
Fox Valley Technical College
Appleton, WI
Gateway Technical College
Burlington, WI
Gold Cross Ambulance Service, Inc.
Menasha, WI
Hilton Milwaukee City Center
Milwaukee, WI
Hyatt Regency Hotel
Milwaukee, WI
Kaplan Fire & EMS Training
Fort Lauderdale, FL
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event Sponsors
Kimberly Clark Healthcare
Brighton, MI
Mayo Clinic Medical Transport
Rochester, MN
Medix Specialty Vehicles
Elkhart, IN
North Central Ambulance Sales
Lester Prairie, MN
Paul Conway Shields & Equipment
New Berlin, WI
Philips Healthcare
Andover, MA
Red the Uniform Tailor
Oak Creek, WI
Shield Solutions, LLC
Oconomowoc, WI
SOS Technologies
Chicago, IL
Sprint
Chicago, IL
Translite-Veinlite
Sugarland, TX
UW Health
Madison, WI
Visit Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
Wisconsin EMS Assoc.
Wind Lake, WI
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