EMS Conference
Each year, the FASNY Emergency Medical Services Committee presents the EMS Conference in Selden, New York. The one-day event is packed with presentations that address the most contemporary and critical topics in the EMS community.
These invaluable sessions are complemented by a Pre-Conference Workshop eligible for Core CME credit.
Thank You!
Thank you to everyone who joined us for the 2026 EMS Conference in Selden, NY, on January 24, 2026! If you couldn’t attend, check back soon for details on the 2027 conference, and explore highlights from this year’s presentations below.
2026 Presentations
THE STATE OF EMS IN NEW YORK STATE
Presented by: NYSDOH Bureau of EMS and Trauma Service
Discussing Issues of EMS in NYS. Question & Answer Portion.
DECIPHERING ABDOMINAL PAIN
Presented by: Dr. Jeff Meyers
Patients with abdominal pain pose challenges for EMS clinicians due to the complex nature of the abdomen, which houses many vital organs. This interactive, case-based session will explore how to differentiate between true abdominal emergencies and benign causes, discussing a range of potential etiologies from common to life-threatening. Participants will learn to identify the dangerous causes of abdominal pain effectively.
Objectives:
1. Understand the principles of abdominal assessment
2. Describe the common and uncommon etiologies of abdominal pain
3. Discuss an approach to help differentiate between emergent and non-emergent etiologies of abdominal pain
CRUNCH TIME! ASSESSMENT AND MANAGEMENT OF FACIAL INJURIES
Presented by: Dr. Jeff Meyers
Facial injuries can occur as isolated incidents or as part of multi-system trauma, ranging from minor to life-threatening. While many patients may perceive these injuries as minor, they can result in significant disability. This session will cover the identification and management of common facial injuries, along with the role of EMS in influencing long-term outcomes.
Objectives:
1. Identify common injuries to the soft tissues, bony structures, and sensory organs of the face
2. Explain the recommended prehospital treatment of these injuries
3. Determine appropriate disposition for patients who have sustained a significant facial injury.
Resilience Under Fire: Breaking Stigma & Reclaiming Your Strength
Presented by: Brenda Gausby, LMHC-D, EMT and Angela Outhouse, BSN, RN, EMT
Resistance and resilience strategies for the body and mind behind the uniform. Practical tools for stress relief & stigma-free strategies to keep your mind and body healthy and ready. Learn to recognize -signs of stress and burnout in your body. Protect your well-being like you protect others and how breaking the stigma makes you stronger. Why asking for help is the bravest step you can take. Learn tools you can use today.
Leave Room in the Margins
Presented by: Dan Batsie
For many of us, public safety is a religion. The identity as a firefighter or as an EMT is encompassing and often blurs the line between work and home life. While passion for saving lives is incredibly important to what we do, how will you protect your own well-being while doing so? This talk will discuss why too much public safety identity is not healthy and how an uninterrupted dedication can actually shorten your career. Key topics will include identifying balance, strengthening positive relationship,s and how the public safety community can navigate these challenges amidst a “system in crisis.”