About the Kentucky EMS Conference and Expo

Since 1990 the Kentucky EMS Conference and Expo is the largest continuous EMS conference in Kentucky state history. Founded by the Kentucky Ambulance Providers Association, the conference brings all EMS groups together with the common goal of presenting our EMS providers with the best EMS education available in the state.

Parking Information:

Guest staying in our sponsoring hotel will have hotl parking garage rates comped. Attendees not staying in the hotel can find free parking here:
http://www.lexingtoncenter.com/attendingAnEvent/parking.php

Special guest for this year's EMS Recognition Banquet:

Author Joe Guy.
 

Spend the evening attending this very entertaining and though-provoking session where Joe Guy relates stories from experiences in emergency services, previously published in his popular syndicated newspaper column “Beyond the Blue Line”
 
Stress, Communication, Motivation, Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Humor. Joe Guy draws on his background in law enforcement, emergency services, safety, and management to provide innovative and common sense approaches to safety, stress response, situational management, and communication.
 
An emerging and sought-after story teller and author in the Southeast, Joe blends humor and experience into emotionally charged and dynamic sessions that teach and motivate. He is informative, engaging, humorous, and moving.  Joe is living example that attitude and humor can help people focus, effect change and get things done.

Download an EMS Recognition Nomination Form.
The nomination deadline is August 21, 2009.

Conference Coordinators:

  • Conference Chair: Joe Bradshaw, Air Evac Lifeteam

  • Assistant Conference Chair and Treasurer: Jamey Locke, Mercy Regional EMS

  • Education Coordinator: Eva Prewitt, EMS Educators of Kentucky

  • Expo Coordinator: Mark Harrison, Marshall County EMS

  • Logistics Coordinator: Bryant Stiles, State Fire/Rescue Training

  • Food, Dining and EMS Recognition Banquet Coordinator: Robyn Bradshaw, Knox County EMS

  • Special Events Coordinator: David Williams, Air Methods Kentucky

  • Sponsor Coordinator: Tim Mahone, Methodist Hospital EMS and William Dukes, PHI Air Medical

  • Marketing and Registration Coordinators: John Hultgren, Air Methods Kentucky.

The Conference Committee wishes to thank all of those who work so hard supporting this conference and contributing to our success.
 

Fast facts from 2007:
(Because of our hotel unexpectedly closing in mid-2008, our 2008 conference was reduced to a smaller one-day event.)
  • Over 700 people attended the conference and expo, coming from California, Colorado, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Maryland, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West Virginia.
  • 56 companies or organization had display booths in the expo.

2009 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor ($5,000 or more)

Gold Sponsor ($2,500)

Silver Sponsor ($1,000)

If you would like to become a corporate conference sponsor, please visit our Corporate Sponsor Information page.

 
       
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