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Conference Agenda

Monday - June 1st, 2026

DateClassTypeLocationStartEndSpeakerDescription
6/1/2026RegistrationRegistration Desk7:30a4:00p
6/1/2026Resuscitate FloridaSeminar
Workshop		Palm A & B8:00a4:30pResuscitate 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.
6/1/2026TBDTBD206TBDTBD
6/1/2026ICS CourseCourse2078:00a4:30p
6/1/2026UM Gordon CenterEMS Point of Care Ultrasound208A12:30p4:30p
6/1/2026UM Gordon CenterEMS Point of Care Ultrasound208A8:00a4:30p
6/1/2026TBDTBD208BTBDTBD
6/1/2026Inspector/CRR CourseCourse301A8:00a4:30p
6/1/2026Health & Safety SymposiumSymposium301B8:00a4:30p
6/1/2026High Performance VentilationWorkshop302A8:00a12:00p
6/1/2026High Performance VentilationWorkshop302A1:00p5:00p
6/1/2026FAIRAirway Workshop302B8:00a4:30p
6/1/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A8:30a10:00a
6/1/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A10:30a12:00p
6/1/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A1:00p2:30p
6/1/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A3:00p4:30p
6/1/2026TBDTBD303BTBDTBD
6/1/2026Nursing CompetitionCompetitionGrand A & B8:00a4:30p
6/1/2026ALS CompetitionCompetitionGrand CDEFGH8:00a4:30p
6/1/2026Nursing Comp SequesterSequesterFloridian A8:00a4:30p
6/1/2026Honor Guard StagingStagingFloridian B8:00a4:30p
6/1/2026Honor Guard CompetitionCompetitionFloridian C & D8:00a4:30p

Tuesday - June 2nd, 2026

DateClassTypeLocationStartEndSpeakerDescription
6/2/2026RegistrationRegistration Desk
6/2/2026Exhibit Hall
6/2/2026Eagle Creek (Invitation Only)EventPalm A
6/2/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/2/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/2/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/2/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/2/2026ICS CourseCourse207
6/2/2026MIH SymposiumSymposiumGrand D
6/2/2026Inspector/CRR CourseCourse301A
6/2/2026Bridging Prehospital Respiratory Care: BiPAP vs CPAP, Mechanical Ventilation in CPR, and Volumetric CapnographyGordon Miller301B
6/2/2026Capnography - More Than Just NumbersDonald Guillette301B
6/2/2026Aggressive Airway Management: Task, Tactics, & TechniquesStephen Wilcox301B
6/2/2026From Sirens to Subpoenas: Navigating a DepositionSamantha Johnson302A
6/2/2026Writing Legally Defensible EMS ReportsChad Brocato302A
6/2/2026Legal Pitfalls for EMS (and How to Avoid Them!)Samantha Johnson302A
6/2/2026Where's My Husband?: Avoidance, Ethics, and Psychological Perspectives of Death NotificationsAlexandra Jabr302A
6/2/2026UM Pediatric Workshop302B
6/2/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A
6/2/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A
6/2/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A
6/2/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A
6/2/2026BoundtreeCadaver (Wet) Lab303B 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.
6/2/2026FTFC OpeningOpening CeremonyFloridian ABC
6/2/2026FTFC KeynoteKeynote SpeakerFloridian ABCDave 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.
6/2/2026TBDTBDFloridian D
6/2/2026Advanced Trauma WorkshopWorkshop (Broward Trauma Centers)Grand A
6/2/2026Advanced Trauma WorkshopWorkshop (Broward Trauma Centers)Grand A
6/2/2026Advanced Trauma WorkshopWorkshop (Broward Trauma Centers)Grand A
6/2/2026Cardiac WorkshopWorkshopGrand B
6/2/2026Stroke WorkshopWorkshopGrand C
6/2/2026ALS CompetitionCompetitionGrand EFGH
6/2/2026Vendor PresentationsPresentationsVendor Floor - Stage
6/2/2026Abstracts Poster WalkPoster WalkVendor Floor
6/2/2026Fire Chiefs Luncheon (Invite Only)LuncheonSandpiper Ballroom

Wednesday - June 3rd, 2026

DateClassTypeLocationStartEndSpeakerDescription
6/3/2026RegistrationRegistration Desk7:30a4:00p
6/3/2026Exhibit Hall
6/3/2026Eagle Creek (Invite Only)
6/3/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/3/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/3/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/3/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/3/2026TeleflexEscape Room206
6/3/2026ICS CourseCourse207
6/3/2026MIH SymposiumSymposiumGrand D
6/3/2026Inspector/CRR CourseCourse301A
6/3/2026FL Center for EMS Research ForumResearch Symposium301B
6/3/2026Executive Leadership SymposiumSymposium302A
6/3/2026Nursing SymposiumSymposium302B
6/3/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A
6/3/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A
6/3/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A
6/3/2026BoundtreeSimulation Lab303A
6/3/2026BoundtreeCadaver (Wet) Lab303B 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.
6/3/2026PlenaryPlenary SessionFloridian Ballroom
6/3/2026Advanced Trauma WorkshopWorkshop (Broward Trauma Centers)Grand A
6/3/2026Advanced Trauma WorkshopWorkshop (Broward Trauma Centers)Grand A
6/3/2026Advanced Trauma WorkshopWorkshop (Broward Trauma Centers)Grand A
6/3/2026Advanced Trauma WorkshopWorkshop (Broward Trauma Centers)Grand A
6/3/2026Meet the EaglesEventFloridian A
6/3/2026Vendor PresentationsPresentationsVendor Floor - Stage
6/3/2026Abstracts Poster WalkPoster WalkVendor Floor

Thursday - June 4th, 2026

DateClassTypeLocationStartEndSpeaker
6/4/2026Gathering of Eagles Conference
6/4/2026Exhibit Hall
6/4/2026Quad-County EMS Chiefs Meeting

Friday - June 5th, 2026

DateClassTypeLocationStartEndSpeaker
6/5/2026Gathering of Eagles ConferenceLecture

Registration Opens February 1st, 2026

Hotel Room Block Full

Our room block at the Omni Fort Lauderdale has officially reached capacity.

The good news is there are several excellent hotels nearby that are offering negotiated, discounted conference rates during the event dates. We encourage attendees to review the additional hotel options listed on our website to find the best fit for their stay.

All recommended hotels are located within close proximity to the conference venue.