Conference Agenda
Monday - June 1st, 2026
| Date | Class | Type | Location | Start | End | Speaker | Description |
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| 6/1/2026 | Registration | Registration | Registration Desk | 7:30 AM | 4:00 PM | ||
| 6/1/2026 | Resuscitate Florida Workshop | Workshop | Palm A & B | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Resuscitate Florida | Resuscitate Florida is a statewide initiative dedicated to improving survival outcomes from sudden cardiac arrest by enhancing prehospital care, hospital-based treatment, and community response efforts. Recognizing that variability in cardiac arrest care contributes to significant disparities in patient outcomes, Resuscitate Florida unites EMS agencies, fire departments, hospitals, and community partners to implement evidence-based strategies and foster a culture of high-performance resuscitation. The initiative emphasizes data-driven quality improvement, standardized training, and system-wide collaboration to optimize each link in the Chain of Survival. Key components include enhancing dispatch-provided and high-performance CPR, leveraging post-arrest care best practices, integrating community education, and utilizing cardiac arrest registry data to identify gaps and measure progress. Through education, collaboration, and continuous performance review, Resuscitate Florida aims to significantly improve Return of Spontaneous Circulation (ROSC) rates, survival to hospital discharge, and neurologically intact survival across the state. The initiative represents a shared commitment to excellence in resuscitation and a vision of a future where every cardiac arrest victim has the best possible chance at survival. |
| 6/1/2026 | FAIR Airway Workshop | Workshop | 302B | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Shaun Fix | Emergency Airway Management- full day hands on workshop. FL Dept. of Health Grant. Based on the FL F.Å.I.R. Airway study needs. This program has been presented at conferences and facilities around the country and is designed for those familiar with the basic concept of airway and ventilation management. Through the use of video, photos, case reviews and hands-on skills labs, participants will review the anatomy of the airway and physiology of adequate ventilation followed by hands-on practice using various devices and techniques. Finally, a review of pharmacology, surgical procedures, unique equipment and video laryngoscopy will leave participants with many “tricks of the trade.” This program will provide 8 hours of EMS license renewal credits through CE Broker. |
| 6/1/2026 | Health & Safety - NFPA 1850 Certification Class | Hands-On | 301B | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | This NFPA 1850 course provides a practical, real-world overview of the standard for the selection, care, maintenance, and disposition of turnout gear. Upon completion, attendees will earn NFPA 1850 certification. This confirms the attendee has received hands-on training in proper cleaning and inspection procedures with clear, actionable strategies to ensure compliance, reduce contamination risk, and extend gear life. | |
| 6/1/2026 | High Performance Ventilation - AM Session | Workshop | 302A | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Bob Page | The Manual Ventilation Academy knows that the research shows that more often than not, EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients. If done correctly good ventilations can increase survival three-fold and quadrupling better neurological outcomes. In this eye-opening hands on workshop, Bob shows participants how to ventilate patients by BVM, via Mask, ET tube, and supraglottic airways using state of the art simulators and ventilation feedback devices that measure pressures, volumes, and ventilatory rates. You will be gain valuable insight, skills and improve your ventilation ability using this valuable feedback and coaching system. This lab features the tools and techniques to introduce to you the concept of high-performance ventilation. Attendance may be limited due to equipment and maximum time needed to practice. |
| 6/1/2026 | EMS Point of Care Ultrasound - AM Session | Workshop | 208 A & B | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Dr. Motola (UM Gordon) | The Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education will present a 4 hour abbreviated workshop on point of care ultrasound for prehospital providers. In recent years, ultrasound devices that are portable, offer good image quality, and are available at reduced cost have spurred a rapidly growing field. At the same time, there is increasing evidence that ultrasound has a role in out-of-hospital emergency care and can be beneficial in the diagnosis and management of the critically ill patient. This course prepares paramedics and nurses who work in the field of prehospital emergencies to perform, interpret and integrate ultrasound in real time. The curriculum incorporates theoretical lectures, simulation training, clinical scenario and hands-on practice, utilizing some of the most innovative ultrasound equipment and training modules available. |
| 6/1/2026 | Designated Infection Control Officer Course (DICO) | Course | 207 | 8:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Jason Massa | Regarding Emergency Response Employees- Designated Infection Control Officer is cited under 42 U.S.C. to give guidance under which exposure to infectious diseases may occur; and final guidelines for determining whether an exposure to such a disease has occurred. Class is intended to give detailed information in 5 key areas of Infection Control: Prevention, Baseline and Annual Screening, Immunization, Post-Exposure Management, and Medical Attention-Counseling, Consent, and Testing. Applicable Federal Laws, State law, and AHJ are discussed to assist any Emergency Response Employer in the management of Infection Control and occupational exposures to infectious materials. |
| 6/1/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Mon Session 1 | Hands-On | 303A | 8:30 AM | 10:00 AM | Boundtree | Hands-on simulation training covering cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, trauma management, and medical crises. High-fidelity manikins with real-time feedback. |
| 6/1/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Mon Session 2 | Hands-On | 303A | 10:30 AM | 12:00 PM | Boundtree | Hands-on simulation training covering cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, trauma management, and medical crises. High-fidelity manikins with real-time feedback. |
| 6/1/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Mon Session 3 | Hands-On | 303A | 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Boundtree | Hands-on simulation training covering cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, trauma management, and medical crises. High-fidelity manikins with real-time feedback. |
| 6/1/2026 | High Performance Ventilation - PM Session | Workshop | 302A | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Bob Page | The Manual Ventilation Academy knows that the research shows that more often than not, EMS providers have trouble ventilating patients. If done correctly good ventilations can increase survival three-fold and quadrupling better neurological outcomes. In this eye-opening hands on workshop, Bob shows participants how to ventilate patients by BVM, via Mask, ET tube, and supraglottic airways using state of the art simulators and ventilation feedback devices that measure pressures, volumes, and ventilatory rates. You will be gain valuable insight, skills and improve your ventilation ability using this valuable feedback and coaching system. This lab features the tools and techniques to introduce to you the concept of high-performance ventilation. Attendance may be limited due to equipment and maximum time needed to practice. |
| 6/1/2026 | Health & Safety - Florida SERP (State Emergency Response Plan) Class | Hands-On | 301B | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Certificate issued upon attendance and completion. Required for all FO1 testing curriculum. | |
| 6/1/2026 | EMS Point of Care Ultrasound - PM Session | Workshop | 208 A & B | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Dr. Motola (UM Gordon) | The Gordon Center for Simulation and Innovation in Medical Education will present a 4 hour abbreviated workshop on point of care ultrasound for prehospital providers. In recent years, ultrasound devices that are portable, offer good image quality, and are available at reduced cost have spurred a rapidly growing field. At the same time, there is increasing evidence that ultrasound has a role in out-of-hospital emergency care and can be beneficial in the diagnosis and management of the critically ill patient. This course prepares paramedics and nurses who work in the field of prehospital emergencies to perform, interpret and integrate ultrasound in real time. The curriculum incorporates theoretical lectures, simulation training, clinical scenario and hands-on practice, utilizing some of the most innovative ultrasound equipment and training modules available. |
| 6/1/2026 | FTFC-CommHIT MIH Partner Lab Pre-Conference | Workshop | 2:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Lauren Young Work |  |
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| 6/1/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Mon Session 4 | Hands-On | 303A | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Boundtree | Hands-on simulation training covering cardiac emergencies, respiratory distress, trauma management, and medical crises. High-fidelity manikins with real-time feedback. |
| 6/1/2026 | Nursing Competition | Competition | Grand A & B | ||||
| 6/1/2026 | ALS Competition | Competition | Grand CDEFGH | ||||
| 6/1/2026 | Nursing Comp Sequester | Sequester | Floridian A | ||||
| 6/1/2026 | Honor Guard Staging | Staging | Floridian B | ||||
| 6/1/2026 | Honor Guard Competition | Competition | Floridian C & D |
Tuesday - June 2nd, 2026
| Date | Class | Type | Location | Start | End | Speaker | Description |
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| 6/2/2026 | Registration | Registration Desk | 7:30 AM | 4:30 PM | |||
| 6/2/2026 | FTFC Opening | Opening Ceremony | Floridian ABC | 8:00 AM | |||
| 6/2/2026 | FTFC Keynote | Keynote Speaker | Floridian ABC | 9:00 AM | Dave Downey | “Charting the Course: Leadership, Resilience, and the Relentless Pursuit of Excellence in EMS” In a profession where every decision can change a life, excellence in EMS is not a destination, it’s a daily pursuit. Drawing from decades of experience as a fire service leader Chief Dave Downey explores what it truly means to lead with purpose under pressure. Through real-world experiences, lessons learned, and reflections on resilience, this keynote will challenge, inspire, and unite providers and leaders at every level to chart their own course toward excellence. |
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| 6/2/2026 | Exhibit Hall | 10:00 AM | |||||
| 6/2/2026 | Eagle Creek (Invitation Only) | Event | Palm A | ||||
| 6/2/2026 | Blueprint to Compliance: Fire Prevention in the Construction Process | Workshop | Floridian D | 8:00 AM | 4:00 PM | Blueprint to Compliance: Fire Prevention in the Construction Process Course Format: • Instructor-led classroom with facilitated discussion and a hands-on workshop Target Audience: • Fire & Life Safety Inspectors, Fire Marshals, and personnel involved in construction plan review. Course Goal: • To provide inspectors with a structured, defensible framework for reviewing fire and life safety construction plans, with emphasis on fire sprinkler and fire alarm systems, code application, and consistency between county-wide approved plans. Module 1: Role of Fire Prevention in the Construction Process • Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) responsibilities • Inspector vs. plans examiner roles • Legal authority and liability considerations • Importance of consistency and documentation Module 2: Understanding Construction Drawings • Types of plans: architectural, life safety, MEP, fire protection • Revision tracking and clouded changes • Deferred submittals and phased approvals • Coordination issues between trades Module 3: Life Safety Plan Review Basics • Occupancy classification and use • Construction type overview • Fire-resistance ratings and fire barriers • Means of egress fundamentals • Fire department access and water supply considerations Module 4: Fire Sprinkler System Fundamentals • System types: wet, dry, pre-action, deluge • Hazard classifications • Residential vs. commercial applications • Required plan submittal elements • Riser diagrams and control valves • Fire department connections (FDCs) • Sprinkler head layout, spacing, and obstructions Module 5: Common Sprinkler Plan Deficiencies • Missing or incorrect hazard classifications • Improper valve locations and access • FDC placement issues • Design changes after approval • Inspector field lessons learned Module 6: Fire Alarm Plan Review Essentials • Required plan submittal elements • Device placement and spacing • Audibility and visibility requirements • Sequence of operations • Interface with other building systems Module 7: Writing Effective Plan Review Comments • Clear, concise, and defensible comments • Avoiding over-design • Citing correct code sections • Managing resubmittals and revisions Module 8: Hands-On Plan Review Workshop • Review of real-world fire sprinkler and fire alarm plan sets • Identification of deficiencies • Group discussion and instructor feedback • Sample correction letters • Matching plan issues to field inspection challenges Conclusion with a Roundtable Discussion • Broward County Board of Rules and Appeals (BORA) • Summit Fire Consultants This syllabus is intended to support consistent, defensible, and professional fire protection plan reviews while strengthening inspector confidence and competency. |
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| 6/2/2026 | L984 All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader Day 1/2 | Workshop | 207 | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | The course will provide local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Task Force/Strike Team Leader on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, as well as emphasizing the importance of risk management and safety considerations. This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a TFL/STL. Complex experiential exercises and discussions will afford participants the opportunity to act as a Unit Leader while connecting all information learned back to real-world application. Mission Area Respond Recover Mitigation Target Audience NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. |
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| 6/2/2026 | Boundtree Cadaver Lab - Tue Session 1 | Hands-On | 303B | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Boundtree | Bound Tree and our key partner sponsors AirLife, BD, Curaplex, Intersurgical are thrilled to expand our clinical lab offering to the attendees at FTFC 2026. 1. Intraosseous Insertion: • Identify and locate the anatomical landmarks for intraosseous access. • Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for site preparation, needle insertion, and securing of intraosseous access devices. • Practice and demonstrate the correct procedure for successful intraosseous insertion, ensuring proper needle placement and adequate flow. 2. Endotracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Insertion: • Identify the anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation, including the epiglottis, vocal cords, and trachea, using both direct and video laryngoscopy techniques. • Practice the correct steps for intubation, ensuring proper tube placement, cuff inflation, and confirmation of placement. • Demonstrate the insertion of supraglottic airway devices, highlighting correct device selection, insertion technique, and airway maintenance. • Recognize and assess signs of a difficult airway, including anatomical and physiological considerations. • Demonstrate alternative airway management techniques, such as the use of video laryngoscopes, bougies, or supraglottic devices. • Practice troubleshooting strategies for airway failure, including the use of adjunctive devices and surgical airway techniques (e.g., cricothyrotomy). 3. Visualization and Hands-On Learning of Internal Anatomy: • Utilize cadaveric specimens to visualize internal structures relevant to airway management and intraosseous insertion. • Develop the ability to identify key anatomical structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels. 4. Finger Thoracotomy: • Learn and demonstrate the correct procedural technique for performing a finger thoracotomy, including identifying the appropriate intercostal space, prepping the site, and using appropriate instruments. • Practice the rapid and effective insertion of a chest tube through a finger thoracotomy, emphasizing speed, precision, and minimizing patient injury. These objectives aim to cover key skills, focusing on both the technical steps and the critical thinking required in emergency medical scenarios. |
| 6/2/2026 | Boundtree Cadaver Lab - Tue Session 2 | Hands-On | 303B | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Boundtree | Bound Tree and our key partner sponsors AirLife, BD, Curaplex, Intersurgical are thrilled to expand our clinical lab offering to the attendees at FTFC 2026. 1. Intraosseous Insertion: • Identify and locate the anatomical landmarks for intraosseous access. • Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for site preparation, needle insertion, and securing of intraosseous access devices. • Practice and demonstrate the correct procedure for successful intraosseous insertion, ensuring proper needle placement and adequate flow. 2. Endotracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Insertion: • Identify the anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation, including the epiglottis, vocal cords, and trachea, using both direct and video laryngoscopy techniques. • Practice the correct steps for intubation, ensuring proper tube placement, cuff inflation, and confirmation of placement. • Demonstrate the insertion of supraglottic airway devices, highlighting correct device selection, insertion technique, and airway maintenance. • Recognize and assess signs of a difficult airway, including anatomical and physiological considerations. • Demonstrate alternative airway management techniques, such as the use of video laryngoscopes, bougies, or supraglottic devices. • Practice troubleshooting strategies for airway failure, including the use of adjunctive devices and surgical airway techniques (e.g., cricothyrotomy). 3. Visualization and Hands-On Learning of Internal Anatomy: • Utilize cadaveric specimens to visualize internal structures relevant to airway management and intraosseous insertion. • Develop the ability to identify key anatomical structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels. 4. Finger Thoracotomy: • Learn and demonstrate the correct procedural technique for performing a finger thoracotomy, including identifying the appropriate intercostal space, prepping the site, and using appropriate instruments. • Practice the rapid and effective insertion of a chest tube through a finger thoracotomy, emphasizing speed, precision, and minimizing patient injury. These objectives aim to cover key skills, focusing on both the technical steps and the critical thinking required in emergency medical scenarios. |
| 6/2/2026 | Advanced Trauma Workshop (Day 1) | Workshop | Grand D | 11:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Broward Trauma Centers | Advanced Trauma Workshop is a dynamic course designed to enhance the quality of trauma care in the field and decrease mortality. The curriculum is based on prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS) and advanced trauma life support (ATLS) programs, stressing the treatment and transport of multi-system trauma patients. Each session will have rotating hands-on skills stations for trauma assessment, patient management, and scenarios with high-fidelity manikins. This is designed for paramedics, EMTs, physicians, and nurses involved in the initial management of injured patients Workshop sessions may include: Airway challenges and emergent surgical airway management Ballistic wound packing lab and bleeding control techniques Chest decompression and lung lab Interventions for vascular access, fluid management, and permissive hypotension |
| 6/2/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Tue Session 1 | Hands-On | 303A | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | Boundtree | |
| 6/2/2026 | UM Pediatric Emergency Workshop | Workshop | 208 A & B | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Dr. Samia Barbar | Specialized pediatric emergency care workshop. Hands-on training for pediatric assessment, airway management, vascular access, medication dosing. Satisfies Florida Paramedic pediatric CE requirement. |
| 6/2/2026 | FTFC-CommHIT MIH Partner Lab | Workshop | Grand A | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Lauren Young Work | |
| 6/2/2026 | ECG Capstone - Cardiac Workshop | Workshop | Grand B | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Don Guilette | Advanced cardiac care workshop covering 12-lead ECG interpretation, STEMI recognition, cardiac arrest interventions, antiarrhythmic therapy, and post-resuscitation care. |
| 6/2/2026 | Stroke Care Workshop | Workshop | Grand C | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | TBD | Stroke recognition and management. NIH Stroke Scale certification training, stroke mimics identification, large vessel occlusion screening, and hospital destination decisions. |
| 6/2/2026 | Boundtree Cadaver Lab - Tue Session 3 | Hands-On | 303B | 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Boundtree | Bound Tree and our key partner sponsors AirLife, BD, Curaplex, Intersurgical are thrilled to expand our clinical lab offering to the attendees at FTFC 2026. 1. Intraosseous Insertion: • Identify and locate the anatomical landmarks for intraosseous access. • Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for site preparation, needle insertion, and securing of intraosseous access devices. • Practice and demonstrate the correct procedure for successful intraosseous insertion, ensuring proper needle placement and adequate flow. 2. Endotracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Insertion: • Identify the anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation, including the epiglottis, vocal cords, and trachea, using both direct and video laryngoscopy techniques. • Practice the correct steps for intubation, ensuring proper tube placement, cuff inflation, and confirmation of placement. • Demonstrate the insertion of supraglottic airway devices, highlighting correct device selection, insertion technique, and airway maintenance. • Recognize and assess signs of a difficult airway, including anatomical and physiological considerations. • Demonstrate alternative airway management techniques, such as the use of video laryngoscopes, bougies, or supraglottic devices. • Practice troubleshooting strategies for airway failure, including the use of adjunctive devices and surgical airway techniques (e.g., cricothyrotomy). 3. Visualization and Hands-On Learning of Internal Anatomy: • Utilize cadaveric specimens to visualize internal structures relevant to airway management and intraosseous insertion. • Develop the ability to identify key anatomical structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels. 4. Finger Thoracotomy: • Learn and demonstrate the correct procedural technique for performing a finger thoracotomy, including identifying the appropriate intercostal space, prepping the site, and using appropriate instruments. • Practice the rapid and effective insertion of a chest tube through a finger thoracotomy, emphasizing speed, precision, and minimizing patient injury. These objectives aim to cover key skills, focusing on both the technical steps and the critical thinking required in emergency medical scenarios. |
| 6/2/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Tue Session 2 | Hands-On | 303A | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Boundtree | |
| 6/2/2026 | Boundtree Cadaver Lab - Tue Session 4 | Hands-On | 303B | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Boundtree | Bound Tree and our key partner sponsors AirLife, BD, Curaplex, Intersurgical are thrilled to expand our clinical lab offering to the attendees at FTFC 2026. 1. Intraosseous Insertion: • Identify and locate the anatomical landmarks for intraosseous access. • Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for site preparation, needle insertion, and securing of intraosseous access devices. • Practice and demonstrate the correct procedure for successful intraosseous insertion, ensuring proper needle placement and adequate flow. 2. Endotracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Insertion: • Identify the anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation, including the epiglottis, vocal cords, and trachea, using both direct and video laryngoscopy techniques. • Practice the correct steps for intubation, ensuring proper tube placement, cuff inflation, and confirmation of placement. • Demonstrate the insertion of supraglottic airway devices, highlighting correct device selection, insertion technique, and airway maintenance. • Recognize and assess signs of a difficult airway, including anatomical and physiological considerations. • Demonstrate alternative airway management techniques, such as the use of video laryngoscopes, bougies, or supraglottic devices. • Practice troubleshooting strategies for airway failure, including the use of adjunctive devices and surgical airway techniques (e.g., cricothyrotomy). 3. Visualization and Hands-On Learning of Internal Anatomy: • Utilize cadaveric specimens to visualize internal structures relevant to airway management and intraosseous insertion. • Develop the ability to identify key anatomical structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels. 4. Finger Thoracotomy: • Learn and demonstrate the correct procedural technique for performing a finger thoracotomy, including identifying the appropriate intercostal space, prepping the site, and using appropriate instruments. • Practice the rapid and effective insertion of a chest tube through a finger thoracotomy, emphasizing speed, precision, and minimizing patient injury. These objectives aim to cover key skills, focusing on both the technical steps and the critical thinking required in emergency medical scenarios. |
| 6/2/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Tue Session 3 | Hands-On | 303A | 3:30 PM | 5:00 PM | Boundtree | |
| 6/2/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Tue Session 4 | Hands-On | 303A | 5:00 PM | 5:30 PM | Boundtree | |
| 6/2/2026 | ALS Competition | Competition | Grand EFGH | ||||
| 6/2/2026 | Vendor Presentations | Presentations | Vendor Floor - Stage | ||||
| 6/2/2026 | Abstracts Poster Walk | Poster Walk | Vendor Floor | ||||
| 6/2/2026 | Fire Chiefs Luncheon (Invite Only) | Luncheon | Sandpiper Ballroom |
Wednesday - June 3rd, 2026
| Date | Class | Type | Location | Start | End | Speaker | Description |
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| 6/3/2026 | Registration | Registration Desk | 7:30a | 4:00p | |||
| 6/3/2026 | Exhibit Hall | ||||||
| 6/3/2026 | Eagle Creek (Invite Only) | ||||||
| 6/3/2026 | Boundtree Cadaver Lab - Wed Session 1 | Hands-On | 303B | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Boundtree | Bound Tree and our key partner sponsors AirLife, BD, Curaplex, Intersurgical are thrilled to expand our clinical lab offering to the attendees at FTFC 2026. 1. Intraosseous Insertion: • Identify and locate the anatomical landmarks for intraosseous access. • Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for site preparation, needle insertion, and securing of intraosseous access devices. • Practice and demonstrate the correct procedure for successful intraosseous insertion, ensuring proper needle placement and adequate flow. 2. Endotracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Insertion: • Identify the anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation, including the epiglottis, vocal cords, and trachea, using both direct and video laryngoscopy techniques. • Practice the correct steps for intubation, ensuring proper tube placement, cuff inflation, and confirmation of placement. • Demonstrate the insertion of supraglottic airway devices, highlighting correct device selection, insertion technique, and airway maintenance. • Recognize and assess signs of a difficult airway, including anatomical and physiological considerations. • Demonstrate alternative airway management techniques, such as the use of video laryngoscopes, bougies, or supraglottic devices. • Practice troubleshooting strategies for airway failure, including the use of adjunctive devices and surgical airway techniques (e.g., cricothyrotomy). 3. Visualization and Hands-On Learning of Internal Anatomy: • Utilize cadaveric specimens to visualize internal structures relevant to airway management and intraosseous insertion. • Develop the ability to identify key anatomical structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels. 4. Finger Thoracotomy: • Learn and demonstrate the correct procedural technique for performing a finger thoracotomy, including identifying the appropriate intercostal space, prepping the site, and using appropriate instruments. • Practice the rapid and effective insertion of a chest tube through a finger thoracotomy, emphasizing speed, precision, and minimizing patient injury. These objectives aim to cover key skills, focusing on both the technical steps and the critical thinking required in emergency medical scenarios. |
| 6/3/2026 | L984 All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader Day 2/2 | Symposium | 207 | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | L984: All-Hazards Task Force/Strike Team Leader Course Overview: The course will provide local- and state-level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Task Force/Strike Team Leader on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, as well as emphasizing the importance of risk management and safety considerations. This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a TFL/STL. Complex experiential exercises and discussions will afford participants the opportunity to act as a Unit Leader while connecting all information learned back to real-world application. Mission Area Respond Recover Mitigation Target Audience NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. |
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| 6/3/2026 | Basic Shipboard Damage Control Class | Symposium | 8:00 AM | 4:30 PM | Resolve Maritime Academy’s one-day Basic Damage Control class delivers hands-on training equivalent to that used by U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard damage control crews, focusing on controlling flooding from hull, piping, and watertight system failures. Led by experienced Damage Control Mariners, participants train in a live, USCG-certified “wet” damage control simulator capable of flooding rates up to 500 GPM—the same type of flood trainer used by the U.S. Navy. The course integrates skills applicable to structural collapse operations, hazardous materials management, and maritime emergency response, requiring both basic and advanced problem-solving, as well as teamwork and leadership. Students practice shoring, hull and pipe patching, and effective de-watering using industry-standard pumps in a highly realistic environment. No bunker gear is required—participants should arrive in shorts and a T-shirt and be prepared to get wet while building critical skills that enhance crew readiness, vessel survivability, and maritime safety. |
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| 6/3/2026 | Handtevy Instructor Workshop | Separate Fee | 302A | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | Handtevy Team | **Separate Registration & Fee Required** The Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Instructor Course is a comprehensive, hands-on, and interactive experience designed for EMS professionals and educators. This course provides the essential skills and knowledge needed to confidently teach the CAPCE-approved Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course within your EMS Department, Healthcare Facility, or Educational Institution. What to Expect: Hands-on training with the Handtevy Pediatric System Best practices for pediatric and adult emergency care Step-by-step guidance on delivering the provider course A two-year instructor certification upon successful completion This course is designed for seamless integration with the Handtevy Pediatric System, ensuring the highest standards of patient care in time-sensitive emergencies. Don’t miss this opportunity to enhance your training capabilities and improve outcomes for critically ill or injured patients. |
| 6/3/2026 | EMSAC Meetings | Meetings | Grand Ballroom E, F, G, H | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | ||
| 6/3/2026 | Nursing Symposium | Symposium | 208 A & B | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | TBD | |
| 6/3/2026 | Airway Workshop: Tips, Tricks & Cric Skills | Workshop | 302B | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | Shaun Fix | Advanced airway management including surgical cricothyrotomy. Anatomical review, procedure steps, equipment review, and hands-on skills practice. educational. |
| 6/3/2026 | FTFC-CommHIT MIH Partner Lab | Workshop | Grand A | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | Lauren Young Work |  |
| 6/3/2026 | Executive Leadership + AI Workshop | Workshop | Grand B | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | TBD | Full-day leadership symposium for EMS chiefs, directors, supervisors. Topics include transformational leadership, organizational culture, strategic planning, and coaching. Focus Areas: Growth mindset, communication, conflict resolution, innovation, diversity, data, policy and legal, management, and leadership skills. Audience: Fire rescue personnel of all ranks and assignment, directors, C-suite executives, front line personnel and supervisors, organizational leaders, and any member in the fields of fire rescue, the first responder or first receiver community, or other allied health care setting who wishes to positively influence and further develop their leadership and management abilities. |
| 6/3/2026 | Advanced Trauma Workshop (Day 2) | Workshop | Grand D | 9:30 AM | 4:30 PM | Broward Trauma Centers | Advanced Trauma Workshop is a dynamic course designed to enhance the quality of trauma care in the field and decrease mortality. The curriculum is based on prehospital trauma life support (PHTLS) and advanced trauma life support (ATLS) programs, stressing the treatment and transport of multi-system trauma patients. Each session will have rotating hands-on skills stations for trauma assessment, patient management, and scenarios with high-fidelity manikins. This is designed for paramedics, EMTs, physicians, and nurses involved in the initial management of injured patients Workshop sessions may include: Airway challenges and emergent surgical airway management Ballistic wound packing lab and bleeding control techniques Chest decompression and lung lab Interventions for vascular access, fluid management, and permissive hypotension. |
| 6/3/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Wed Session 1 | Hands-On | 303A | 9:30 AM | 11:00 AM | Boundtree | |
| 6/3/2026 | Teleflex Escape Room - Wed Session 1 | Hands-On | Vendor Floor | 9:30 AM | 10:30 AM | Teleflex | |
| 6/3/2026 | Boundtree Cadaver Lab - Wed Session 2 | Hands-On | 303B | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Boundtree | Bound Tree and our key partner sponsors AirLife, BD, Curaplex, Intersurgical are thrilled to expand our clinical lab offering to the attendees at FTFC 2026. 1. Intraosseous Insertion: • Identify and locate the anatomical landmarks for intraosseous access. • Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for site preparation, needle insertion, and securing of intraosseous access devices. • Practice and demonstrate the correct procedure for successful intraosseous insertion, ensuring proper needle placement and adequate flow. 2. Endotracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Insertion: • Identify the anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation, including the epiglottis, vocal cords, and trachea, using both direct and video laryngoscopy techniques. • Practice the correct steps for intubation, ensuring proper tube placement, cuff inflation, and confirmation of placement. • Demonstrate the insertion of supraglottic airway devices, highlighting correct device selection, insertion technique, and airway maintenance. • Recognize and assess signs of a difficult airway, including anatomical and physiological considerations. • Demonstrate alternative airway management techniques, such as the use of video laryngoscopes, bougies, or supraglottic devices. • Practice troubleshooting strategies for airway failure, including the use of adjunctive devices and surgical airway techniques (e.g., cricothyrotomy). 3. Visualization and Hands-On Learning of Internal Anatomy: • Utilize cadaveric specimens to visualize internal structures relevant to airway management and intraosseous insertion. • Develop the ability to identify key anatomical structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels. 4. Finger Thoracotomy: • Learn and demonstrate the correct procedural technique for performing a finger thoracotomy, including identifying the appropriate intercostal space, prepping the site, and using appropriate instruments. • Practice the rapid and effective insertion of a chest tube through a finger thoracotomy, emphasizing speed, precision, and minimizing patient injury. These objectives aim to cover key skills, focusing on both the technical steps and the critical thinking required in emergency medical scenarios. |
| 6/3/2026 | Teleflex Escape Room - Wed Session 2 | Hands-On | Vendor Floor | 11:00 AM | 12:00 PM | Teleflex | |
| 6/3/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Wed Session 2 | Hands-On | 303A | 11:30 AM | 1:00 PM | Boundtree | |
| 6/3/2026 | SPARC Prehospital Whole Blood | Workshop | Grand C | 1:00 PM | 5:00 PM | Memorial Health System | Selective Prehospital Advanced Resuscitative Care (S.P.A.R.C.) Academy Join us as we shape the future of initial trauma care. Hemorrhage remains the leading cause of preventable death. Hear from top experts on prehospital lifesaving advanced resuscitation and hemorrhage control interventions. Learn ways trauma systems can train and incorporate SPARC teams to deliver lifesaving care and treatment. Discussion & Insights Updates to Trauma Care in the Field Trauma Center and EMS Collaboration Whole Blood and Blood Bank Partnerships |
| 6/3/2026 | Boundtree Cadaver Lab - Wed Session 3 | Hands-On | 303B | 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Boundtree | Bound Tree and our key partner sponsors AirLife, BD, Curaplex, Intersurgical are thrilled to expand our clinical lab offering to the attendees at FTFC 2026. 1. Intraosseous Insertion: • Identify and locate the anatomical landmarks for intraosseous access. • Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for site preparation, needle insertion, and securing of intraosseous access devices. • Practice and demonstrate the correct procedure for successful intraosseous insertion, ensuring proper needle placement and adequate flow. 2. Endotracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Insertion: • Identify the anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation, including the epiglottis, vocal cords, and trachea, using both direct and video laryngoscopy techniques. • Practice the correct steps for intubation, ensuring proper tube placement, cuff inflation, and confirmation of placement. • Demonstrate the insertion of supraglottic airway devices, highlighting correct device selection, insertion technique, and airway maintenance. • Recognize and assess signs of a difficult airway, including anatomical and physiological considerations. • Demonstrate alternative airway management techniques, such as the use of video laryngoscopes, bougies, or supraglottic devices. • Practice troubleshooting strategies for airway failure, including the use of adjunctive devices and surgical airway techniques (e.g., cricothyrotomy). 3. Visualization and Hands-On Learning of Internal Anatomy: • Utilize cadaveric specimens to visualize internal structures relevant to airway management and intraosseous insertion. • Develop the ability to identify key anatomical structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels. 4. Finger Thoracotomy: • Learn and demonstrate the correct procedural technique for performing a finger thoracotomy, including identifying the appropriate intercostal space, prepping the site, and using appropriate instruments. • Practice the rapid and effective insertion of a chest tube through a finger thoracotomy, emphasizing speed, precision, and minimizing patient injury. These objectives aim to cover key skills, focusing on both the technical steps and the critical thinking required in emergency medical scenarios. |
| 6/3/2026 | Teleflex Escape Room - Wed Session 3 | Hands-On | Vendor Floor | 1:00 PM | 2:00 PM | Teleflex | |
| 6/3/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Wed Session 3 | Hands-On | 303A | 1:30 PM | 3:00 PM | Boundtree | |
| 6/3/2026 | Teleflex Escape Room - Wed Session 4 | Hands-On | Vendor Floor | 2:30 PM | 3:30 PM | Teleflex | |
| 6/3/2026 | Boundtree Cadaver Lab - Wed Session 4 | Hands-On | 303B | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Boundtree | Bound Tree and our key partner sponsors AirLife, BD, Curaplex, Intersurgical are thrilled to expand our clinical lab offering to the attendees at FTFC 2026. 1. Intraosseous Insertion: • Identify and locate the anatomical landmarks for intraosseous access. • Demonstrate proper aseptic technique for site preparation, needle insertion, and securing of intraosseous access devices. • Practice and demonstrate the correct procedure for successful intraosseous insertion, ensuring proper needle placement and adequate flow. 2. Endotracheal Intubation and Supraglottic Airway Insertion: • Identify the anatomical landmarks for endotracheal intubation, including the epiglottis, vocal cords, and trachea, using both direct and video laryngoscopy techniques. • Practice the correct steps for intubation, ensuring proper tube placement, cuff inflation, and confirmation of placement. • Demonstrate the insertion of supraglottic airway devices, highlighting correct device selection, insertion technique, and airway maintenance. • Recognize and assess signs of a difficult airway, including anatomical and physiological considerations. • Demonstrate alternative airway management techniques, such as the use of video laryngoscopes, bougies, or supraglottic devices. • Practice troubleshooting strategies for airway failure, including the use of adjunctive devices and surgical airway techniques (e.g., cricothyrotomy). 3. Visualization and Hands-On Learning of Internal Anatomy: • Utilize cadaveric specimens to visualize internal structures relevant to airway management and intraosseous insertion. • Develop the ability to identify key anatomical structures, including the trachea, esophagus, and major blood vessels. 4. Finger Thoracotomy: • Learn and demonstrate the correct procedural technique for performing a finger thoracotomy, including identifying the appropriate intercostal space, prepping the site, and using appropriate instruments. • Practice the rapid and effective insertion of a chest tube through a finger thoracotomy, emphasizing speed, precision, and minimizing patient injury. These objectives aim to cover key skills, focusing on both the technical steps and the critical thinking required in emergency medical scenarios. |
| 6/3/2026 | Boundtree Simulation Lab - Wed Session 4 | Hands-On | 303A | 3:30 PM | 4:30 PM | Boundtree |
Thursday - June 4th, 2026
| Date | Class | Type | Location | Start | End | Speaker | Description |
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| 6/4/2026 | Gathering of Eagles Conference | ||||||
| 6/4/2026 | Exhibit Hall | ||||||
| 6/4/2026 | Quad-County EMS Chiefs Meeting | ||||||
| 6/4/2026 | L960: All-Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Day 1/2 | Workshop | 207 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | L960: All-Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Course Overview The course will provide local- and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Division/Group Supervisor on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and emphasizes the importance of risk management and safety considerations. This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a Supervisor. Program Area(s) Incident Command System Response and Recovery FEMA Operations–Federal FEMA Operations-Other Federal Agencies FEMA Employee Training Target Audience NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. |
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| 6/4/2026 | Teleflex Cadaver Lab - Thu Session 1 | Hands-On | 303B | 8:00 AM | 9:30 AM | Teleflex Clinical | Trauma/Vascular Access/Airway management cadaver lab sponsored by Teleflex. Practice advanced airway techniques including video laryngoscopy, surgical cricothyrotomy, supraglottic devices on fresh tissue specimens. *No show fee of $75 applies to registrants who do not cancel for this lab at least 48 hours in advance in writing to [email protected]* |
| 6/4/2026 | EMSAC Meetings | Meetings | Grand Ballroom E, F, G, H | 9:00 AM | 5:00 PM | ||
| 6/4/2026 | Teleflex Cadaver Lab - Thu Session 2 | Hands-On | 303B | 10:00 AM | 11:30 AM | Teleflex Clinical | Trauma/Vascular Access/Airway management cadaver lab sponsored by Teleflex. Practice advanced airway techniques including video laryngoscopy, surgical cricothyrotomy, supraglottic devices on fresh tissue specimens. *No show fee of $75 applies to registrants who do not cancel for this lab at least 48 hours in advance in writing to [email protected]* |
| 6/4/2026 | Teleflex Cadaver Lab - Thu Session 3 | Hands-On | 303B | 1:00 PM | 2:30 PM | Teleflex Clinical | Trauma/Vascular Access/Airway management cadaver lab sponsored by Teleflex. Practice advanced airway techniques including video laryngoscopy, surgical cricothyrotomy, supraglottic devices on fresh tissue specimens. *No show fee of $75 applies to registrants who do not cancel for this lab at least 48 hours in advance in writing to [email protected]* |
| 6/4/2026 | Teleflex Cadaver Lab - Thu Session 4 | Hands-On | 303B | 3:00 PM | 4:30 PM | Teleflex Clinical | Trauma/Vascular Access/Airway management cadaver lab sponsored by Teleflex. Practice advanced airway techniques including video laryngoscopy, surgical cricothyrotomy, supraglottic devices on fresh tissue specimens. *No show fee of $75 applies to registrants who do not cancel for this lab at least 48 hours in advance in writing to [email protected]* |
Friday - June 5th, 2026
| Date | Class | Type | Location | Start | End | Speaker | Description |
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| 6/5/2026 | Gathering of Eagles Conference | Lecture | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | TBA | ||
| 6/5/2026 | L960: All-Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Day 2/2 | Workshop | 207 | 8:00 AM | 5:00 PM | TBA | L960: All-Hazards Position Specific Division/Group Supervisor Course Overview The course will provide local- and state- level emergency responders with a robust understanding of the duties, responsibilities, and capabilities of an effective Division/Group Supervisor on an All-Hazards Incident Management Team (AHIMT). The course walks participants through general information, including an overview of the Operations Section and information on incident mobilization, initial situational awareness, and unit management. It also provides detailed instruction on responding to the incident and the command needs of the incident, and emphasizes the importance of risk management and safety considerations. This course is an instructor-led training that supports learning through discussion, lecture, and active participation in multiple exercises that provides a realistic, scenario-driven approach to mastering the skills required of a Supervisor. Program Area(s) Incident Command System Response and Recovery FEMA Operations–Federal FEMA Operations-Other Federal Agencies FEMA Employee Training Target Audience NIMS ICS All-Hazards training should be completed by personnel who are regularly assigned to Functional, Support, or Unit Leader positions on Type 3 or 4 AHIMTs, or by those persons who desire to seek credentials/certification in those positions. |