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World Class Speakers
At FASTCAN 2025, weāre 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. Donāt miss the opportunity to hear from the best in the industry!
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Day 1 Speaker Line Up
08:00 - Opening Ceremonies
08:15 - 09:00 - Geoff Murphy š Great Teams Surprise You
What separates the good from the unforgettable? Geoff explores how high-performing EMS teams rise to the occasionāoften 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 š Vasopressors and Shock: What Youāre 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 ā ļø Anaphylaxis: Faster, Smarter, Sharper
Anaphylaxis doesnāt 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 šŖ The F Word: Embracing the Suck
āThe F Word: Embracing the Suck,ā will challenge the stigma around failure by reframing it as a powerful tool for growth. Backed by research and real-world insight, the session will highlight how learning from failure, rather than avoiding it, builds resilience, adaptability, and long-term success. Attendees will walk away with a fresh perspective: itās not just okay to suckāitās part of the process.
11:30 - 12:00 - David Olvera š« Enhancing Peri-Intubation Outcomes: The Role of Push-Dose Pressors & Human Factor Checklists in Improving First-Pass Success
Peri-intubation crashes arenāt just unfortunateātheyāre 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 š Precepting with Purpose: Shaping the Next Generation
Being a preceptor is more than just teachingāit'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 š§¼ RSI Revolution : Mastering Suction for Airway Domination
From the innovator himselfāJim 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 š« "Everyone Looks Confident Until You Askā ā Imposter Syndrome in EMS
In a profession built on competence and composure, many EMS professionals silently wrestle with the feeling that they donāt belongāthat theyāre not good enough, smart enough, or experienced enough. This is imposter syndrome, and itās 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 youāve ever felt like a fraud in uniform, this session is for you.
16:00 - 16:30 - Jacques Coppens š ļø Things I Wish I Knew When I Started
Wisdom isnāt just earnedāit 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.
Day 2 Speaker Line Up
08:00 - Opening Ceremonies
08:15 - 09:00 - Dr.Peter Antevy š Pediatric Sepsis: Speed Over Complexity
Pediatric sepsis hides in plain sightāand 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 āļø 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 deadābut isnāt. 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 š„ From the Front Lines: Trauma Lessons from Ukraine
Battle-tested and brutally honestāMike 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 - Allen Wolfe š Bizarre and Unusual Airway Cases
Not all airways follow the rules. Join legend Allen Wolfe as he takes you through some of the most bizarre, challenging, and downright unforgettable airway cases he's encountered in his career. From strange anatomy to unpredictable obstructions, this talk dives into the unpredictable world of airway management and what to do when nothing goes by the book.
11:30 - 12:00 - Alberta Cardiac Arrest Consortium š What Works in Cardiac Arrest
Data meets the street. The Alberta Cardiac Arrest team reveals what actually improves outcomes based on real-world resultsācompressions, defibrillation timing, airway strategy, and more.
12:00 - 13:30 - Meet our sponsors!
13:30 - 14:00 - Alberta Cardiac Arrest Consortium š« 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 ROSCāventilation, 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 OāDonnell š„ Saving Lives Through Teamwork
15:30 - 16:00 - Danny Kustra and Rance Lilley š§ Deliberate Practice: Train With Purpose, Not Just Repetition
Practice doesnāt make perfectādeliberate practice does. Danny and Rance will outline how to move from passive repetition to focused training that actually improves clinical performance and decision-making.
16:00 - 16:30 - James Boomhower š 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 forāraw, relevant, and refreshingly useful.