What is FASTCAN?

World Class Speakers

At FASTCAN 2025, we’re bringing together some of the most respected and renowned voices in paramedicine. Our lineup of world-class speakers includes leading experts, educators, and innovators from across Canada and beyond. Get ready to learn cutting-edge techniques, gain valuable insights, and elevate your skills with presentations that will inspire and challenge you. Don’t miss the opportunity to hear from the best in the industry!

Discover the latest in EMS technology and innovations at FASTCAN 2025!

Our sponsors and vendors are bringing a wide range of industry-leading tools and solutions designed to enhance your practice and improve patient outcomes. From cutting-edge medical devices to essential paramedic equipment, you’ll have the opportunity to explore and engage with the newest advancements, all in one place. Don’t miss out on the chance to see the future of EMS firsthand!

Unwind and Connect at the FASTCAN 2025 Social Event

After a day of learning and networking, join us for an unforgettable evening at the FASTCAN 2025 Social Event!

On September 3rd, enjoy a delicious dinner, great conversations, and a relaxed atmosphere with paramedics, speakers, and industry leaders from across Canada. This is your chance to make lasting connections, share experiences, and have some fun. Don’t miss out on this highlight of the conference!

Speaker Line Up Day 1 (September 3rd)

08:45 - 9:30 - Geoff Murphy 🔑 Great Teams Surprise You

What separates the good from the unforgettable? Geoff explores how high-performing EMS teams rise to the occasion—often in unexpected ways. Walk away with practical strategies to build team culture, resilience, and clinical excellence in every shift.

09:30 - 10:00 - James Boomhower 💉 Vasopressors and Shock: What You’re Missing

Shock is never simple. James breaks down how vasopressors really work, when to reach for them, and how to avoid common missteps in their prehospital use. A must-see for medics looking to master the nuances of perfusion under pressure.

10:00 - 10:30 - Bruce Hoffman ⚠ Anaphylaxis: Faster, Smarter, Sharper

Anaphylaxis doesn’t give second chances. Bruce brings case-driven insights and the latest updates to help you rapidly identify, treat, and escalate anaphylaxis with precision under pressure.

10:30 - 11:00 - Meet our sponsors!

11:00 - 11:30 - Stephanie Suzadail đŸ’Ș The "F" Word

IVs, airways, compressions—foundational skills that save lives. But how often are they done well under real pressure? Stephanie challenges you to rethink your approach and train smarter to own your craft.

11:30 - 12:00 - David Olvera đŸ« Enhancing Peri-Intubation Outcomes: The Role of Push-Dose Pressors & Human Factor Checklists in Improving First-Pass Success

Peri-intubation crashes aren’t just unfortunate—they’re preventable. This session explores the critical role of push-dose pressors in maintaining hemodynamic stability during airway management and how structured human factor checklists can dramatically improve first-pass success. Attendees will walk away with practical, evidence-informed strategies to anticipate complications, reduce cognitive overload, and optimize conditions for intubation in high-stakes environments. Whether you're working solo in the field or as part of a critical care team, this talk will refine your approach and improve your outcomes when every second counts.

12:00 - 13:30 - Lunch / Meet our Sponsors

13:30 - 14:00 - Kris Kaull

Topic TBD

14:00 - 14:30 - Ben Tacy 🚑 Precepting with Purpose: Shaping the Next Generation

Being a preceptor is more than just teaching—it's leadership. Ben offers a guide to becoming the mentor you wish you had, with strategies to empower, evaluate, and elevate paramedic students in the field.

14:30 - 15:00 - Dr. Jim DuCanto đŸ§Œ RSI Revolution : Mastering Suction for Airway Domination

From the innovator himself—Jim breaks down the SALAD (Suction-Assisted Laryngoscopy and Airway Decontamination) technique and how it can revolutionize your airway management, especially in the messiest situations.

15:00 - 15:30 - Meet Our Sponsors!

15:30 - 16:00 - Sophie Fuller đŸ«  "Everyone Looks Confident Until You Ask” — Imposter Syndrome in EMS

In a profession built on competence and composure, many EMS professionals silently wrestle with the feeling that they don’t belong—that they’re not good enough, smart enough, or experienced enough. This is imposter syndrome, and it’s more common than we talk about.

In this powerful and honest session, Sophie Fuller pulls back the curtain on the internal struggles faced by paramedics, educators, students, and leaders alike. Through real stories, current research, and practical takeaways, Sophie helps attendees identify imposter syndrome in themselves and others, understand its impact on performance and mental health, and build strategies to overcome it. If you’ve ever felt like a fraud in uniform, this session is for you.

16:00 - 16:30 - Jacques Coppens đŸ› ïž Things I Wish I Knew When I Started

Wisdom isn’t just earned—it can be shared. Jacques takes you through the real lessons, regrets, and insights from years on the road. Whether you're just starting out or mentoring others, this talk will reshape how you grow in EMS.

Speaker Line Up Day 2 (September 4th)

08:45 - 09:30 - Dr.Peter Antevy 🔑 Pediatric Sepsis: Speed Over Complexity

Pediatric sepsis hides in plain sight—and seconds matter. Dr. Antevy walks you through early recognition, decisive interventions, and why simplifying your approach might save more lives than memorizing protocols.

09:30 - 10:00 - Miles Randell ❄ Frozen But Not Gone: Hypothermic Cardiac Arrest

Miles explores the unique physiology of cold cardiac arrests and how to manage the patient who might look dead—but isn’t. Learn the do's, don'ts, and how to give these patients their best shot at survival.

10:00 - 10:30 - Meet our sponsors!

10:30 - 11:00 - Mike Turconi đŸ’„ From the Front Lines: Trauma Lessons from Ukraine

Battle-tested and brutally honest—Mike shares the hard-won trauma insights from his time in Ukraine. Walk away with practical pearls on hemorrhage control, triage, and managing chaos under extreme conditions.

11:00 - 11:30 - Will Hauser 💊 Pharmacology Myths That Need to Die

Stop doing things just because “that’s how it’s always been done.” Will tackles the biggest pharmacology myths still taught in EMS and replaces them with science-backed, field-tested truth.

11:30 - 12:00 - Alberta Cardiac Arrest Consortium 🚑 What Works in Cardiac Arrest

Data meets the street. The Alberta Cardiac Arrest team reveals what actually improves outcomes based on real-world results—compressions, defibrillation timing, airway strategy, and more.

12:00 - 13:30 - Meet our sponsors!

13:30 - 14:00 - Alberta Cardiac Arrest Consortium đŸ«€ Post-ROSC: How to Keep a Pulse When It Matters Most

Getting a pulse back is just the beginning. This session dives into the vital moments after ROSC—ventilation, blood pressure, temperature, and transport strategies that tip the scale toward survival.

14:00 - 14:30 - Eric Bauer

Topic TBD

14:30 - 15:00 - Meet our sponsors!

15:00 - 15:30 - Robert O’Donnell đŸ‘„ Saving Lives Through Teamwork

15:30 - 16:00 - Danny Kustra and Rance Lilley 🧠 Deliberate Practice: Train With Purpose, Not Just Repetition

Practice doesn’t make perfect—deliberate practice does. Danny outlines how to move from passive repetition to focused training that actually improves clinical performance and decision-making.

16:00 - 16:30 - James Boomhower 😓 Answering the Call: EMS Mental Health Without the Fluff

James gets real about the emotional cost of the job. From peer support to real tools you can use right now, this is the mental health talk EMS has been waiting for—raw, relevant, and refreshingly useful.

All your questions answered

Who should attend the conference?

FASTCAN 2025 is designed for primary care paramedics, advanced care paramedics, supervisors, training officers, and EMS professionals from across Canada and beyond.

Where should I stay?

We have secured a special group rate at Hotel Arts, which is a 7 minute walk, is the closest hotel to the conference center. Click here to automatically view discount for dates of the conference

There are plenty of Air BnB options, and the BMO center has a dedicated transit stop if you wanted to stay outside downtown.

What airlines fly to Calgary?

Calgary is a major Canadian hub, almost all major North American airlines have daily flights to Calgary.

How many continuing education credits can I earn?

You can earn up to 16 hours of continuing education credits, which are approved in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, all the maritime provinces and the United States!

Are meals provided at the conference?

Yes, lunch is provided on both September 3rd and 4th. Dinner is also included at the social event on the evening of September 3rd.

What are the preconference sessions, and are they included in the registration?

Preconference sessions will be held on September 2nd and offer specialized training at an additional cost. These sessions are not included in the main conference registration.