Pennsylvania’s Premier EMS Conference

Conference Schedule

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Guest arriving Tuesday October 15th are welcome to secure your conference credentials between the hours of 5:00 - 7:30pm. Avoid the lines, check in Tuesday evening at our registration kiosk.

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Join us for the Lehigh Valley Health Network Sponsored Breakfast. Guest from both the CODE EMS Conference and our Health Care Coalition are welcome to join us for this morning's breakfast.

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CPC CreditsProudly Sponsored by Lehigh Valley Health Network Keynote Presentation.

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Immediately following our Keynote Presentation, please remain seated as we pay tribute to our EMS family members that have gone before us.

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Join us for our opening ceremony, Mr. Douglas Kish, Former Police Chief (ret) as he proudly presents our National Anthem.

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Visit Pennsylvanias Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2025 CODE EMS Conference.

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Visit the Tower Health Exhibition area and take advantage of a No Cost Influenza Vaccine.

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Northeast Health Care Coalition Opening Remarks / Coalition Roadmap

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This session will explore lessons learned and best practices in planning for special events, drawn from recent large-scale operations in Philadelphia. Designed for healthcare emergency managers, the talk will highlight strategies for managing patient surge, multi-agency coordination, public health...
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Gretchen Shanfeld

Gretchen Shanfeld
City of Philadelphia Office of Emergency Management

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Planning and providing coverage for large, planned events with the HCC.

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Is your CPR Certification soon to expire? Join us in the CODE EMS Conference Exhibit Hall and visit CPR Heart Starters and renew your CPR at NO Cost.

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1 CPC CreditsDudes on 'Ludes...is that the headliner, fans, or both? The creativity of street names for recreational drugs is second only to the creativity of band names. This session will compare band names with drug names while discussing the toxicology and treatment pathways that EMS providers...
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Derek Fikse

Derek Fikse
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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1.00 CPC CreditsThe purpose of this lesson is to ensure that students understand how to recognize the process to successfully perform CPR and the 10 Step Process on a firefighter in full PPE and SCBA.
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Gregory Doltz

Gregory Doltz
Battalion 1 Consultants

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The MRC is a national network of medical and non-medical volunteers who contribute their time and expertise to help communities throughout the country prepare for, respond to, and recover from disasters and public health emergencies. MRC units continuously recruit, train and activate volunteers to...
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MaryEllen (Mel) Shiels

MaryEllen (Mel) Shiels
Allentown Health Bureau

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1.00 CPC Credits

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We will be going over What meds EMT'S can give or assist with. We will also be going over 12 lead placements. This will be mostly hands on. Please come with all your questions about what EMT'S can or cannot do.
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Gregory Drake

Gregory Drake
Mobile CPR/AED & First Aid

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Join us for the CODE EMS Conference luncheon, with our Keynote session immediately following, in the same location.

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1.0 CPCThis keynote confronts the unspoken cost of silence in EMS. We celebrate bravery, but often ignore the emotional toll behind the uniform. Dr. Orlando E Rivera pulls back the curtain on what it really means to serve in silence, challenging outdated views of resilience, exposing why current...
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Orlando Rivera

Orlando Rivera
You Can't Chart Gut Instinct

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Planned events provide unique opportunities for communities & health systems to test capabilities before real-world events occur. This presentation will review the medical management of Pocono Raceway's annual Motorsports & Music Festival mass gathering events. Synergies from the partnerships built...
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Ryan Hay

Ryan Hay
Lehigh Valley Health Network - Jefferson Health

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During the 2024 presidential campaign, the candidates hosted events in communities across the nation. Each event required close coordination among federal, state, and local public safety personnel to ensure the safety of all involved. On July 13, 2024, in Butler, Pennsylvania, a single shooter...
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Richard Lippert

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1.00 CPC CreditsThis session will highlight our experience at Tower direct with initiating pre-hospital blood administration including an overview of our program and the need for pre-hospital blood. We will discuss our process and implementation the roadblocks we encountered and review some cases...

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Twice the trivia, Twice the taser power, all of the fun! Back by popular demand, Taser Trivia II returns with a jolt of excitement and a new twist! This high-voltage EMS Con-Ed is your chance to test your knowledge on some of the world’s most significant large-scale disasters, from American...
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Christopher Confalone

Christopher Confalone
Eastern PA EMS Council

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LET'S ROCK KALAHARI - JOIN US FOR AN AMAZING EVENING OF LIVE MUSIC.Proudly Sponsored by Service Electric Ostrich Hat Flows like a DJ but ROCKS like a bandFrom the Finger Lakes of New York to The Atlantic City New Jersey Boardwalk and back home in the Pocono Mountains Ostrich Hat has been...

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Our conference registration kiosk will be open Wednesday October 16th beginning at 6:00am.

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Please join the Team from Tower Health - Tower Direct for breakfast this morning.

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1.00 CPC CreditsDescribe how the RACE score is used to identify large vessel occlusion (LVO) in acute stroke patients, particularly in prehospital settings, and its role in improving access to timely endovascular treatment. Using actual pre-hospital patients, the audience will use what they learned...
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Ken Reichenbach

Ken Reichenbach
Lehigh Valley Health Network

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1.00 CPC Credits

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1.00 CPC Credits

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1.00 EMSVO CreditThis course will provide participants with the opportunity to gain a perspective on the broad range of competencies and qualifications associated with emergency vehicle driving. Through discussion and demonstration, driver function, performance and behavioral qualifying aspects will...
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Thomas Barnowski

Thomas Barnowski
Northampton Community College

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Visit Pennsylvania's Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2025 CODE EMS Conference.

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1.00 CPC Credits

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1.00 CPC CreditsField Training Officers (FTOs) are the backbone of EMS education, guiding new hires, supporting seasoned providers, and often delivering continuing education. Clinical educators are equally vital, playing a key role in recruitment and retention. Yet, FTOs frequently receive limited...
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Jonathan Carolla

Jonathan Carolla
Penn State Health Life Lion

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We will be going over What meds EMT'S can give or assist with. We will also be going over 12 lead placements. This will be mostly hands on. Please come with all your questions about what EMT'S can or cannot do.

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1.00 OTHER CreditsHave you had someone say that your agency has plenty of money, but won’t spend it? While it may not be a “sexy” topic, understanding the economics of EMS is crucial for anyone seeking to drive meaningful change. But this isn’t just about learning—it’s about leading. By equipping...

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Join us for lunch this afternoon, sponsored by the Team of The CODE EMS Conference. Immediately following lunch, join us for our Special Screening of Honorable but Broken.

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1.00 Other Credits

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1.00 CPC CreditsTen years after its introduction, the Pennsylvania Prehospital Voluntary Readiness Program received a well-deserved revision to meet patient needs, industry expectations, and maintain a cutting-edge approach towards pediatric care. The Prepared for Pediatrics – EMS program rolled out...
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Duane Spencer

Duane Spencer
Pennsylvania Emergency Health Services Council

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To foster and support spiritual health and wellbeing for EMS providers and organizaitonal culture and development.
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Christian Neubaum

Christian Neubaum
Penn State Health Life Lion

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1.00 EMSVO CreditThis course will provide participants an opportunity to gain a perspective of the role organizational leadership plays with the determination of expectations related to selection, training, and qualifications of emergency vehicle drivers. Through discussion and demonstration, policy...
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Thomas Barnowski

Thomas Barnowski
Northampton Community College

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Visit Pennsylvania's Premier EMS Conference Exhibition Hall and experience our many incredible Vendors, Sponsors, and supporters of the 2025 CODE EMS Conference.

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Regional Medical Advisory Committee meeting, hosted virtually, see a conference team member for additional information to join us.

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Bus accidents occur frequently, and first responders need to understand the differences between them and the usual passenger vehicle accident. This lecture will cover school and commercial bus accidents and how EMS providers mitigate these multi-victim incidents. The student will learn about the...
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Richard Bossert

Richard Bossert
Philadelphia Fire Department

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Unlocking Coaching Skills introduces participants to "Coach Approach," emphasizing active listening, self-awareness, and transformative communication techniques. It covers core coaching skills, like reflective inquiry and managing emotional triggers, while exploring frameworks like the DISC...
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Jennifer Anderson

Jennifer Anderson
First Responder Coaching

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Insight on the maintenance of a healthy, multiple sphere analogy, lifestyle to survive in the EMS Profession.
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Duane Siberski

Duane Siberski
Penn State Health St. Joseph Medical Center

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THE PARTY CONTINUES THIS EVENING:Ready to turn up the heat on your Thursday night? Join us as Slammin Jamz Entertainment delivers your favorite music and entertainment as we celebrate yet another incredible CODE EMS Conference.

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1.00 CPC CreditsSurviving a cardiac arrest outside of a hospital setting is an exceptionally rare occurrence, and being one of two individuals to achieve this on the same night is virtually unprecedented. This presentation will focus on the presenter's personal experience with cardiac arrest and the...
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Talo Capuzzi

Talo Capuzzi
Allegheny Health Network

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1.00 CPC CreditWhen you say that you understand what the patient is describing to you, do you truly know what they are talking about. My Cancer story is here to help providers understand cancer and chemotherapy.
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Garth Allanson

Garth Allanson
Jersey Shore Area EMS

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1.00 Other CreditsThe development of WMD by non-state actors poses a serious threat to peace and security. Countering the acquisition of WMD materials by terrorist groups and lone wolves presents unique challenges due to the widespread dissemination of technical knowledge through unconventional...

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Keynote Speakers

Venue Information

Kalahari Resorts & Convention Center

250 Kalahari Blvd, Pocono Manor, PA 18349 1-877-KALAHARI

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Sponsors

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Service Electric
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Suburban EMS
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Lehigh Valley Health Network
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TowerDIRECT
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Geisinger
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Tower Health Final
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Lehighton Ambulance Association
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St. Luke's University Health Network
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Penn State St. Joesph Health
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Cetronia Ambulance Corps

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