EMS Seminar

The FASNY Emergency Medical Services Committee presents the EMS Seminar in Geneva, New York. Due to construction, our location has temporarily changed from Montour Falls to Geneva. The 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-Seminar Workshop eligible for Core CME credit hours in Airway, Cardiology, Shock & Resuscitation, Trauma, and Operations.

Saturday – Sunday, March 7-8, 2026

Geneva Lodge 2397, Order Sons & Daughters of Italy in America
31 Prospect Ave., Geneva, N.Y. 14456

Registration at 7:30 a.m. Seminar starts at 8:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $20 for members and $55 for non-members (non-refundable, lunch included).

Friday, March 6, 2026: Pre-Seminar, Core Content Building.
Airway 1 hour, Immunology .5 hours, Toxicology .5 hours, Endocrine .5 hours, Neurology .5 hours, Abdominal, Geno urine and Hematology 1 hour, Mental Health of EMT 1 hour, Patient lifting and moving 1 hour, Safe transport of pediatric patients 1 hour and Emergency vehicle operations 1 hour.
(Presented by Dan Batsie)

Pre-Seminar Registration at 7:30 a.m. Pre-Seminar at 8:00 a.m.
Registration fee is $20 for members and $55 for non-members (non-refundable, lunch included).

REGISTRATION AND HOTEL INFORMATION ARE COMING SOON!

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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.

DROWNING AND MANAGEMENT OF SUBMERSION INJURIES
Presented by: Dan Batsie, Paramedic
Each year, approximately 4,000 people die and 800,000 are rescued following drowning incidents. Despite these numbers, submersion injuries are often misunderstood, leading to improper assessment
and treatment. To improve outcomes and debunk common myths, it’s essential for providers to grasp the true pathophysiology of drowning. This class will cover evidence-based best practices for managing submersion injuries, with a special focus on submersion-related cardiac arrest and how its management differs from other cardiac emergencies. The course will also provide a detailed evaluation and an algorithm for treatment and transport decisions, focused at the EMT level.

SHOTS FIRED: CHARACTERISTIC INJURIES ASSOCIATED WITH GUN VIOLENCE
Presented by: Dan Batsie, Paramedic
Every day in the United States, more than 300 people are shot, and 100 of them die from their injuries. EMS providers are on the front lines of this gun violence epidemic. Today’s responders must understand how ballistic trauma differs from more routine injuries like falls and motor vehicle crashes. This class will cover the most common injury patterns from gunshot wounds and outline best practices for assessing and treating these patients. Although some advanced topics will be discussed, this class will focus primarily on the BLS scope of practice.

PTSD? WHO ME?
Presented by: Jeff Abbott
PTSD? WHO ME? Is my story of realizing and coming to terms with the hidden toll this job takes on us. I hope to empower those in our community, and in general, who are struggling and to know that we do not have to suffer in silence and there are paths to take to lead a healthy and fulfilling life while serving.

RESILIENCE UNDER FIRE: BREAKING STIGMA & RECLAIMING YOUR STRENGTH
Presented by: Brenda Gausby and Angela Outhouse
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, Paramedic
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 homelife. 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 relationships and how the public safety community can navigate these challenges amidst a “system in crisis.”