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A look back at the workshops, symposia, and hands-on learning that bring our EMS community together.

The Baby Is Coming NOW!

September 19, 2026 · Sharon Firehouse

William Schweizer, MD, EMT and Ivan T. Miller, MD, FACEP, EMT led a morning of obstetrical emergency and neonatal resuscitation education. Dodie Murphy and Northwestern Connecticut Community College nursing students guided realistic hands-on scenarios with obstetric and neonate manikins.

Who’s Your PAPPA?

June 6, 2026 · Falls Village Fire Department

Nancy Magee and Kelly Grayson of Medic Solutions led a half-day patient assessment workshop focused on recognizing high-acuity emergencies presenting with chest pain. Scenario-based learning and team simulations supported practical assessment and decision-making.

An instructor leads a seated group during the Who’s Your PAPPA patient assessment workshop.

Mass Casualty Incidents: Managing the Mayhem

March 7, 2026 · The Hotchkiss School, Lakeville, CT

EMS Institute and EMS & FIRE PRO brought EMS, Fire, Law Enforcement, and Emergency Management professionals together for a full-day symposium on mass casualty response, communication, command, and operational readiness.

This event has concluded. The next Annual Symposium is scheduled for March 6, 2027.

EMS symposium attendees listen to a presentation in the Hotchkiss School auditorium.

2025 EMS Symposium

March 15, 2025 · The Hotchkiss School

The symposium featured keynote speaker Dan Batsie, Deputy Commissioner of the Vermont Department of Public Safety, alongside continuing education sessions, vendors, and opportunities to connect with fellow EMS professionals.

A presenter speaks beside a projected EMS education slide at the March 2025 symposium.
Workshop participants gather around a table for a hands-on airway and cardiopulmonary demonstration.

Achy Breaky Heart

September 28, 2024 · Falls Village Fire Department

Kelly Grayson and Nancy Magee led a hands-on cardiopulmonary workshop. Participants explored heart structure, lung function, and airway management using real organs, with online learning supporting the practical lab.

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