EMS Safety, Systems, Strategies and Solutions Summit National Academies Transportation Research Board, EMS Subcommittee. The Summit will be broadcast live from EMS Today, with some of the world's best speakers on safety in EMS speaking on cutting-edge issues. This will take place in the registration area. All presentations are approximately 10-15 minutes, so you can stop and listen throughout the day. The program will also be recorded for playback during the remainder of EMS Today, so you won't miss anything!
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12:00 PM – 1:30 PM
Networking Lunch
Build your personal network as you discuss hot topics with your peers, all while enjoying a delicious lunch. It's the perfect opportunity to make friends or expand your JEMS social media friends, especially if you're new to the conference or attending by yourself.
Limited to 50 people at an additional cost of $40 per person.
Lunch & Learns
Enjoy a boxed lunch while you network with a small group of your peers and our distinguished speakers. Discuss the issues, share success stories and get the experienced input of the speaker. Each Lunch & Learn is placed in a session track to indicate the level of discussion. Please select accordingly. Limited to 20 people per lunch slot, with an additional cost of $30 per person.
3:30 PM - 5:00 PM
Opening Ceremonies & Keynote Address
- Street Medicine Society/John Pryor Award
- EMS10: Innovators in EMS Awards
- Opening Keynote:
Remembering Why
Randolph Mantooth
Modern technology has given emergency responders incredible tools that help save more lives than ever before. The Internet and social media have allowed us to instantly share ideas and information with
others from all over the world. Johnny and Roy would be envious. Or would they? Have computers, smart phones and all our cutting-edge gadgets caused us to overlook the fact there's a living, breathing human being in front of us - someone who needs eye contact, a reassuring voice, or a trembling hand held? That's what made Johnny and Roy, and the professionals they portrayed, so special to millions around the globe. No, Johnny and Roy didn't have all the high-tech, 21st century hardware we have today, but they had compassion for their patients, and passion for their calling. Randy's presentation will remind us that it's not so much about the "business" as it is about people. Don't miss his inspiring keynote address that will lead us back to the heart of why we do what we do.
Randolph Mantooth* starred as firefighter/paramedic Johnny Gage in the iconic television series Emergency! which debuted 40 years ago. This show was the first to portray paramedics in America and significantly advanced the adoption and implementation of advanced life support throughout the world.
5:00 PM – 7:30 PM
Exhibit Hall Open
*Celebrity appearance subject to change.
Cooking Competition
Visit the exhibit hall to see your EMS colleagues – and rising culinary stars – compete in a cooking competition. Winners will be announced later that day. Interested in competing? Click here to enter!
6:30 PM – 9:30 PM
JEMS Games Final Competition
See the top 3 teams compete in this fast-paced simulation of an EMS call and earn 1.5 CEH!
8:30 PM – 11:00 PM
Pub Crawl
Enjoy a pint with fellow attendees at the Power Plant Live! in the Inner Harbor. With a variety of bars in this unique venue, you'll "crawl" your way around until you've experienced them all. Enjoy drink specials, try micro brews, and make new friends. Be the first to know! Like us on Facebook for updates on the crawl
8:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Closing Ceremonies
- Prehospital Care Research Forum Awards
- 9th Annual Nicholas Rosecrans Awards
- James O. Page/JEMS Award
- 8th Annual JEMS Games Medals Ceremony
- New/Hot Products Awards
CLOSING KEYNOTE: The New Age of Terrorism
Clinton R. Van Zandt
What is the current threat posed by terrorists world-wide … and might they strike again in America? Clint Van Zandt will discuss the history of both international and domestic terrorism. Using recent case studies. Van Zandt will discuss ways to identify suicide terrorists and how EMS can serve as an integral component to homeland protection and response. As a former supervisor with the FBI's Behavioral Science Unit and US Army Intelligence Agent, Clint's presentations are always interesting, dynamic and educational. He'll leave you with valuable insights and critical information that can help you better understand human behavior.
Clinton R. Van Zandt, a former FBI Profiler and Hostage Negotiator, is an NBC/MSNBC Analyst and a well-known author and television /radio commentator concerning crime and human behavior.
10:00 AM
Continental Breakfast in the Exhibit Hall
Join us for a free continental breakfast in the Exhibit Hall on Saturday morning. Power up with the energy you'll need to explore the large exhibit hall and see all the booths you missed Thursday & Friday.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: New Product Updates
We've made it easy for you to view and locate them at the conference.
- Look for our Featured Products display in the registration area. See all the products up close, then head down to the exhibit hall to talk to the exhibitors about them.
- The New Product Rush program in the exhibit hall is for products released in the last 8 months. You'll receive a handout listing all the products so you can see them demonstrated at participating booths. Then you can vote for your favorite in our Popular Choice Awards. The winners will be announced in the closing ceremonies on Saturday.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Ride-alongs, Tours & Observations: earn CE!
EMS Today partners with local agencies to offer you the opportunity to learn how other agencies work and manage patients. Please check back soon for details and to schedule.
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Special Appearance/Fundraising Autograph Session by Randolph Mantooth, who starred as Johnny Gage on the TV show Emergency! - Booth # 3142
The television series celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2012! Here's your opportunity to meet Randy and also support the LA County Fire Museum. Merchandise will be available for purchase for Randy to autograph, with proceeds benefiting the museum. This will be a memorable experience -- don't miss out!
Randy will be in the Exhibit Hall during these hours for autograph sessions: Thursday, March 1st: 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM, Friday, March 2nd: 10:00 AM– 4:00PM, Saturday, March 3rd: 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM. For more information on Randy and his schedule of appearances, please visit www.RandolphMantooth.com, and follow him on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/RandolphMantooth