Conference & Expo Weekly Updates

After you register, please check back often as conference updates, cancellations, changes will be posted here!

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 Faculty Handouts for Download

Julie L. Bacon
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 Gulliver in the Land of Lilliput
 The Important Upper Third – Pediatric Head Trauma

Jason Dush 
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 Curbside to Bedside: Pediatric Trauma Case Studies

Heather Davis 
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 Heather's Believe It or Not
 Smashed, Bashed & Sucking: Current Issues in Chest Trauma Management

Gary Wiemokly 
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 They're Just So Sweet! Children with Diabetes
 How Many Fingers Am I Holding Up?

EMT Intermediate Refresher Course - Kyle Henson

 LMA
 Allergies
 Asthma
 EKG
 Hs and Ts
 Licensing and Scope of Practice
 Meth Labs
 Pharm
 Chemical Restraints
 Pediatrics

 Breakfast and Lunch will be Available

For Purchase during Pre-Conference, April 26 -29

Breakfast Burritos (daily) - $1.00
Monday – Hamburgers with Chips - $5
Tuesday - Hotdogs x 2 with Chips - $5
Wednesday - BBQ Beef Sandwich with Chips - $5
Thursday – Frito Pie - $5
Participates can buy a meal ticket for $15. Good for 4 lunches (no breakfast items), saves you $5. All the trimmings with these too! Like cheese, green Chile, jalapenos, and much more.

 Please Excuse Our Mess -
The conference theme "EMS M*A*S*H BASH" also reflects that the Ruidoso Convention Center is under construction. Many months ago, an exciting makeover began at the Convention Center, with construction ongoing through most of 2010. However, we have constructed an "EMS M*A*S*H Compound" you'll never forget! So, watch your step and please excuse our mess as our host town completes their own version of an "extreme makeover"! We think you'll be pleased with the end result!

 Nursing CNE Statement -
The core conference program is approved by the Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell Nursing Program for over 20 contact hours. To receive credit, nurses must provide license at registration, attend the entire program, and complete an evaluation. Check back for further information.

 No Children Allowed in Sessions - 
Due to the nature of content with several sessions this year, children will not be allowed in the general sessions or breakout sessions.

 No Pets Allowed in Convention Center -
No pets will be allowed in the Convention Center this year.

Register Early for a Chance at a Big Prize!

Its 3 'blessed' a.m.! Even roosters are comatose! – Col. Potter
Register by the early bird deadline of April 2^nd for a chance to win a jaw-dropping, shout out-loud, prize!!! We’ll choose the winner on Sunday, May 2, 2010 at the closing general session. Must be present to win!!!

Guess Who? – 30 Years of History Recorded!

The only thing Charles remembers fondly from his childhood is his hair. -- Hawkeye
“Those Were the Days” we thought they’d never end! Take a stroll through “The Old Family Frames” that will be located throughout the exhibit hall which highlights EMS Region III’s history, dating back to the late 1970s. Saunter, from beginning to end, through 30-years of old photos. We hope you take the time to reflect and reminisce on where we came from and who got us where we are today.

Apply for the Volunteer EMT Scholarship Program!

Attention. Attention. One minute to Charlie. The betting book is now closed. – PA System
EMS Region III, through the New Mexico Trauma System Fund, has been awarded funds for a Volunteer EMT Scholarship Program. The program aims to reward current NM volunteer EMT personnel for their fine service in protecting our communities. The program is intended to support and extend EMS training beyond a community or service’s normal capacity; enabling rural services and volunteer EMTs in NM to access training opportunities that are offered at the EMS Region III Conference, and which a training budget would normally not support. Approved scholarships will be for up to $200 and are available statewide for those who fit the eligibility criteria (Volunteer EMT in New Mexico) and who are interested in attending an EMS Conference known for providing quality and excellent trauma education. Upon receipt of application, you will be notified immediately of approval or denial. Applications may be faxed to (575) 769-3485. Click here for a Volunteer EMT Scholarship Application, or call (575) 769-2639.

EMS Region III President’s Golf Classic

Thursday, April 29, 1:00PM
In memory of Tim Fleming, MD, former State EMS Medical Director
Oh go practice your putts! -- Frank
Please join us for EMS Region III’s President’s Golf Classic Tournament at The Links at Sierra Blanca - a classic Scottish style course that is consistently ranked as one of the best courses in New Mexico by Golf Digest Magazine. The 2-person scramble is slated for Thursday, April 29, 2010, and provides a wonderful opportunity to catch up with old friends and meet new ones. Sign-up as an individual player ($50.00) or put together a two-some ($100.00). If you need a partner, we’ll find one for you. Golf registration starts at 11:00AM with a shotgun start at 1:00PM. Join your golfing buddies at the EMS Region III Conference Opening Cookout Celebration; enjoy presentations of golf awards, dinner, beverages, live entertainment, and plenty of old and new friends to mingle with! Lots of prize money will be awarded!!! To register, click here for the Golf Tournament Registration Form -- print and complete registration form. Mail form with payment to EMS Region III, PO Box 1895, Clovis, NM 88102-1895; or fax form to (575) 769-3485. For more information, call (575) 769-2639. Golf poker will also be available, and several other surprises!

EMS M*A*S*H Social at Rosie’s Bar and Grill

Thursday, April 29, 6:00PM
I don't mind eating if it's possible to make a martini sandwich. -- Hawkeye
With progress comes celebration! What a better way to start your conference with an opportunity to re-connect with colleagues you may not have seen since the last EMS Region III Conference, and from past years! The EMS Region III Board of Directors invites you to its “EMS M*A*S*H Social at Rosie’s Bar and Outdoor Grill” at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca – Backyard. This is a great occasion to mingle with old and new friends as you enjoy dinner, beverages, outdoor bonfire and live entertainment. So, plan on arriving early to grab your registration bag, and hunker-down to a variety of home-made tortilla wraps including a wide variety of tasty, moderately spiced, and pleasantly garlicky sausages, smoked brisket, chicken wraps, and much more, along with simple potato chips and an assortment of warm and cold dips. All of this while listening and dancing to “Borrowed Time” Band – featuring vocals from exceptional female vocalist Sharon Dictson. “Borrowed Time” performs a mix of old and new country, and adds a touch of blues and ole’ Rock & Roll. You will also have the opportunity to listen in on a legendary guitar picker or two. Food and music will be available until 10:00PM. An admission ticket to the cookout is included for all conference registrants.

Ceremony to Reflect the Heart and Spirit of “Our True Heroes”

Friday, April 30, 8:40AM
Presented by the Clovis Fire Dept. Honor Guard and Roswell Fire Dept. Honor Guard
When Ruidoso celebrates the opening of the EMS Region III Annual “Partners 4 Life” Conference at the Ruidoso Convention Center on Friday, April 30^th, we’ll join together to honor America’s men and women in uniform. This Armed Forces Tribute will also feature bagpiper Bill Wells, EMT/Firefighter, Roswell Fire Department, and soloist Sharon Dictson, with a riveting multimedia video collage. Be prepared to get some sand in your eyes over this one! If you served in the Armed Forces, please stop by the information booth for a military ribbon to wear during the conference.  

EMS Region III M*A*S*H BASH 30 Year Celebration Dinner

Friday, April 30, 6:00PM
All it needs is a little salt.... pepper.... mustard, catchup, sauce, flavour. – Trapper
When it comes to grilling out, no one beats EMS Region III’s traditional backyard cookout. This year it’s steaks, chicken, and a little something extra – fried jumbo shrimp! Join us for some great grilling with the mouthwatering aroma of steaks cooking on a charcoal grill, and potatoes baking nearby. We’ll even provide the warmth for those who choose to visit outside with our M*A*S*H “outdoor heaters”, scattered around the compound, on a chilly Ruidoso evening. Add a secluded setting that’s tucked away within a true box canyon where the mountain air is clean and the breathtaking scenery is picturesque, and you have the perfect cookout setting. These ingredients, plus a relaxing and fun affair with good food and entertainment will make this outing the most memorable ever in Region III history. An admission ticket to the cookout is included for all conference registrants, and you need to get in line early!

EMS M*A*S*H BASH Party with Will Banister and the Mulberry Band

Friday, April 30, 7:00PM
If we don't go crazy once in a while, we'll all go crazy. – Hawkeye
If you ask what type of music does Will Banister and the Mulberry Band play?" They will tell you "both kinds" - Country AND Western. But they will be joking because this is one of the most versatile, well rounded bands in NM and West Texas. Members of this band have been playing for about 25 years around the prairie! You don’t want to miss this live performance because Nashville Music Row named Johnny Mulhair one of the Top Ten guitarists in the country. Johnny has had the opportunity to play with some legendary musicians. The 60's Legends The Fireballs (Sugar Shack, Bottle of Wine) Buddy Knox, the Coasters, to name a few, as well as touring with LeAnn Rimes, Chicago, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy, America and others. But there is much more to this story, so come out and dance to the music of up and coming country star Will Banister and the Mulberry Band, and chat with a legendary recording icon. The dance is open to all conference attendees from 7:00PM – 12:00 midnight.

A Salute to Everyday Heroes

Saturday, May 1, 12:30PM
Anytime, Anywhere, They’ll be There!
Saturday, May 1^st at 12:30PM will be the one “Partners 4 Life” event that is not to be missed. Join us at the Ruidoso Convention Center in celebrating excellence in EMS and share unforgettable special recognition award presentations. There are many noteworthy acts performed every day by EMS providers across Region III. It is not possible to recognize the hundreds of providers responsible for those many good deeds. The EMS Region III Awards program is intended to recognize excellence, to foster achievement, and to honor those in and around EMS systems whose acts and deeds stand out from the day-to-day excellence of that system. We will salute and honor the dedication of those who provide the day-to-day lifesaving services of medicine’s “front line” Saturday afternoon. To nominate a “Star of Life”,  click here for the Awards Nomination Form.

EMS M*A*S*H BASH Open Mic Night – Karaoke the Night Away

Saturday, May 1, 6:30PM
Here's a mover and a groover and it ain't by Herbert Hoover. It's for all you animals and music lovers. -- Radar as a camp DJ
Don't miss out on the funniest night in town! Join us at The Lodge at Sierra Blanca for our first ever Karaoke Night. The Lodge will be the most happening karaoke bar in town. Karaoke Night – where you are the star! Many of us have never rocked the mic – nor would we dare to! But, Region III has some big Karaoke devotees, so come out and sing your entire favorite hits – remember you’ll be among friends! Singing is therapeutic; a sure cure for what ails you!

Sunday Sunrise Worship Service

Sunday, May 2, 8:00AM
An interdenominational worship service of music, prayers, and reading will be held May 2, 2010, starting at 8:00, at the Convention Center. Please join Garry and Sharon Dictson for “Extending Hope, Experiencing Faith”, at the EMS Region III “Partners 4 Life” Conference.

Conference Faculty 
 

Julie Bacon, RN, BA
Neonatal/Pediatric Flight Nurse, St. Petersburg, FL

Julie Bacon, RN, BA has almost twenty years experience in emergency transport medicine.  Her expertise is in the area of pediatric and neonatal transport, where she spent ten years in the development and hands-on management of the largest dedicated pediatric transport team in the State of Florida.  She has logged over 1000 national and international missions, which include ground, rotor and fixed wing transports, and continues to fly with All Children’s Hospital Transport Team.  Ms. Bacon holds a degree in nursing as well as a BA in Criminal Justice, and spent her first ten professional years in investigative law enforcement. She is an instructor for NRP, STABLE, PALS, DOT Air Medical Crew Core Curriculum, Basic HAZMAT and National Incident Management System. She currently serves as the appointed Chairperson for the Florida EMS for Children State Advisory Committee, and Vice-Chair of the Florida State EMS Strategic Planning Committee. In addition to clinical topics in pediatric/neonatal, critical care and transport medicine, she also lectures nationally and  internationally on all areas of teamwork and staff resource management, prioritizing life in a high stress environment and motivational issues, and is a trained facilitator for Critical Incident Stress Management. Read more...

Steve Berry, BA, NREMT-P, Colorado Springs, CO

A former teacher and interpreter for the hearing impaired, Steve has published 10 EMS related cartoon books since his escapades as a paramedic/EMS instructor began 22 years ago. Steve writes a monthly humor column for Jems magazine along with cartoon illustrations for both Jems and FireRescue magazines. A part-time paramedic with Cripple Creek Ambulance and the Broadmoore Fire Protection District in Colorado Springs, Steve seeks world peace along with frequent flyer mileage. Read more...

Jeff Beeson, DO, RN, LP, EMT-P, Fort Worth, TX

Dr. Beeson is the Associate Medical Director for the Emergency Physician’s Advisory Board, which provides medical oversight for the MedStar system in Fort Worth, TX. He has worked in all levels of Emergency Medicine starting as a Volunteer EMT, a Paramedic, a Registered Nurse, Flight Nurse, and now and Emergency Department Physician. He has been involved in EMS education for more than 15 years. Jeff can still be found today working a shift as a Paramedic on an ambulance in Fort Worth. Read more...

Scotty Bolleter, EMT-P, San Antonio, TX

Scotty is a well respected Paramedic and internationally recognized speaker. He is an original member and patent holder with the Vidacare team where he remains the director or education working extensively in product development, research and professional services. Scotty retired from his Flight Paramedic position with San Antonio AirLife where he had been flying critical care patients for 14 years. During his time in the streets, air, classroom and laboratory Scotty has built his reputation on compassionate patient care and a relentless tenacity to do the right thing. His publications, presentations and accomplishments are extensive and you can find his work in articles, books and videos throughout the world of EMS. Paramedic Scotty Bolleter is best known for his inspiring lectures, moving poetry and “from the heart” speaking style. Simply put, he is the kind of speaker with a message and style that you will not soon forget! Read more...

Heather Davis, MS, NREMT-P, Los Angeles County FD

Heather Davis is the Program Director for the UCLA-Daniel Freeman Paramedic Education Program. Her previous position was the Education Program Director for Los Angeles County Fire Department where she managed primary EMT and continuing education programs for over 3000 EMT's and Paramedics. Heather has been involved in patient care and education activities in rural Iowa, suburban New York, and the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. She has worked in disaster response, critical incident management, and tactical EMS. Heather is a former Board of Director for the National Association of EMS Educators and is the PHTLS State Coordinator for California.She was recently honored with the 2006 NAEMSE “Heroes of Education” Award and the County of Los Angeles Gold Eagle Award for Productivity and Innovation. She holds a Master of Science degree from New York Medical College, and is a published author and national speaker. Read more...

Jason Dush, FF, NREMT-P, CCEMT-P, FP-C, Arlington, TX

Jason Dush serves as a full-time Firefighter paramedic for the Arlington Fire Department and part-time Critical Care Flight Paramedic with CareFlite.  Jason’s resume includes 15 years of paid EMS/Fire and 8 years as a Critical Care flight paramedic. Other experiences include 3 years as the EMS Clinical Coordinator for the Arlington Fire department, 7 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 has been an active EMS Educator and speaker locally and nationally for the last 10 years and brings a sense of humor, laughter and practical experience to his audience. Read more...

Fidel Garcia, EMT-P, Grand Junction, CO

Fidel started his career in 1980, during that time he has worked hospital based, volunteer and private ambulance agencies. His experience includes flying with St.Mary’s AirLife for 9 years and working in emergency departments for the first 12 years of his career. He has developed an EMS program at a Vocational Technical Center in 1989 and has been presenting at EMS conferences for over 10 years. Fidel was the EMS Educational Coordinator for St. Mary’s Hospital EMS Out reach program for 9 years. He has articles published in EMS Journals and is a reviewer for EMS Textbooks. He recently started his own company (Professional EMS Education) and continues to offer EMS education in Colorado, Alaska and throughout the country. Read more...

Mike Grill, Captain/NREMT-Paramedic, Denver, CO

Mike Grill, MS, NREMT-P, is an EMS Educator with the Porter, Littleton and Parker Adventist Hospital system in the South Denver Metro area. He has been active in Fire/EMS since 1985 and has authored numerous articles for EMS and Fire trade journals as one textbook: Fire Service First Responder. Read more...

Steve Murphy, EMT-P, Division Chief/Paramedic, Tacoma, WA

“Murph” has been a paramedic for thirty years. His experience in the EMS community is extremely diverse. He has worked in both the rural and urban settings. He’s served as a flight paramedic in Colorado, an EMS supervisor and manager in the private ambulance sector, and as an EMS educator. He currently works as the Training Division Chief for the University Place Fire Department, near Tacoma, Washington. He is the Co-President of Murphee Inc., a medical education and consulting firm. He continues to serve as an American Heart Association Regional Faculty Member for ACLS and PALS. He has been actively involved in the continuing education of medical professionals, administrators, and other educators for the past twenty five years, and has had the privilege of being invited to speak at numerous state, national and international conferences. Read more...

Marc-David Munk, MD, MPH, Director/M.D., EMS Academy, Albuquerque, NM

Marc-David Munk began his EMS career as a volunteer EMT in 1991. He received his medical degree from Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia and a Master of Public Health degree from Boston University. He then completed residency in emergency medicine and fellowship in international emergency medicine at the University of Pittsburgh. Munk focuses on the development of emergency medical systems globally. His recent work has taken him to the Middle East, the Caribbean, and Africa. He is Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. Read more...

Kyle Thornton, NREMT-P, EMS Bureau Chief, Santa Fe, NM

Kyle Thornton is the Emergency Medical Systems Bureau Chief for the State of New Mexico Department of Health.  This position oversees the state’s Emergency Medical Services, Trauma, and Stroke programs.  He has been the EMS Bureau Chief since June of 2007.  Kyle has been involved in EMS for twenty-five years and a Paramedic since 1987.  He has obtained patient care experience with several services over the years, including Albuquerque Ambulance Service, Lifeguard Air Medical Service, Taos County EMS, Town of Bernalillo EMS, and the Sandoval County Fire Department.  He became involved in Community Education teaching CPR and First Aid in 1984, and has been active in EMS Education since 1990.  Kyle spent nine years at the UNM School of Medicine’s EMS Academy as the ILS Program Coordinator and then the BLS/ILS Program Director.  Following that, he was the Deputy Chief and EMS Chief for the Sandoval County Fire Department from November 2004 until he went to the EMS Bureau.  Read more...

Gary E. Wiemokly, M.P.H., EMT-P, R.N., EMS-I, Connecticut

Gary is a patient care provider, educator, administrator, and EMS Coach. He is the current EMS Section Chief for the Connecticut Department of Public Health. With over 35 years experience in EMS as a paramedic/firefighter, flight nurse/paramedic, EMS Educator, and EMS Service Director Gary combines humor with the latest patient care research to provide informative and lively presentations.  Gary's combined love of EMS, people, and unique personal teaching style has made him a favorite speaker at EMS Conferences nationally. Read more...

James Williams, NREMT-P, Chief, Lovington FD, Lovington, NM

James R. Williams is the Fire Chief for the City of Lovington Fire Department. Chief Williams has been actively involved in fire and EMS for the past 17 years.  He currently holds licensure as a NREMT-Paramedic and I/C in the State of New Mexico.  Chief Williams also currently serves as President of the EMS Region III Board of Directors, a member of the New Mexico EMS Statewide Advisory Committee, and the New Mexico Municipal Fire Chiefs Board of Directors.  Outside of his normal duties, Chief Williams also works as a Paramedic in his city's emergency room, actively involved in EMS research, and serves as adjunct faculty for Eastern New Mexico University Roswell. Read more...