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:

Lee Cruise, WLEX 18 News' 12:30 and morning field anchor also works as a stand-up comic. He travels the country working at various comedy clubs, colleges, universities and corporate events. Lee became the national spokesperson for the golf warehouse in December 2006 playing the character "Anchor Chip Green" which is based from his observations of Kevin Christopher.
     Married to Elizabeth Cruse since July 2000, Lee grew up in Winchester but graduated from Nicholas County High School. His senior year before basketball season the Cardinals traded him to the Bluejackets for a couple of old practice balls. He attended Maysville Community College, a 2-year school, for 3 years. Flunked algebra. Then attended Eastern Kentucky University and flunked algebra again. Lee now audits the books for LEX 18 and Willie Nelson.
     Starting in 1988 Lee worked for almost every radio station and conceivable format known to man. In the early 90's, Lee found his calling by hosting the radio want ads, where he would ask probing questions like "what's that phone number again?
     Lee loves to vacation at Disney World and Las Vegas. Sometimes he gets them mixed up and tries to place a bet at Space Mountain or ride the buffet at Harrah's.
     Lee is an avid golfer who is one of the best in the area if he's allowed to keep his own scorecard.
     Lee says, "I really do have the best job on the planet. I love my Kentucky home, so to have the opportunity to visit these fascinating places and the great people is a privilege. It's like I'm the community dog; people seem happy to see me and they're always giving me snacks."

Download an EMS Recognition Nomination Form.
The nomination deadline August 20, 2010.

Conference Coordinators:

• Conference Chair: Joe Bradshaw, Air Evac Lifeteam

• Assistant Conference Chair: Troy Walker, Muhlenburg Community Hospital EMS

• Conference Treasurer: Jim Duke, Ohio County EMS

• Education Coordinator: Tim Mahone, Methodist Hospital EMS

• 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: William Dukes, PHI Air Medical

• Registration Coordinators: Tom Adams, Boyd County EMS, and Terry Fraley, NET Care Ambulance

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

2010 Sponsors

Platinum Sponsor
($5,000 or more)

Kentucky Board of
Emergency Medical Services

Gold Sponsor
($2,500)

Silver Sponsor
($1,000)

Stryker EMS

UofL Hospital

911 Billing Service

Med Tech Medical Services, LLC

Air Methods Kentucky
Air Medical Services

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