Lessons Learned at the FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium

The future of emergency rescue medicine was on full display at the FDNY Search & Rescue Field Medicine Symposium.

The four-day conference, held May 4-7 at the FDNY's Fire Academy, brought together emergency responders from around the globe to share knowledge, learn about new technology and participate in hands-on training evolutions.

JEMS Events & Training is a proud sponsor of the symposium.

"US&R Leadership: Preparing for Beyond the Hurricane Response"

Presenter: Dr. Anthony Macintyre

"Buried in the Rubble: "Special Medical Ops & Your Last Hope"

Presenter: Trevor Glass

"How to Operate When Life Sticks It to You: Managing the Impaled Victim"

Presenter: Lt. Frederick Ill

"All Things Blood Products in the Austere Environment"

Presenter: Dr. Ricky Kue

"The Pararescue Experience with Telemedicine: Lessons Learned"

Presenter: Lt. Col. Stephen Rush

"Disaster Medical Triage: Changing Priorities and Challenges"

Presenter: Dr. Susan Briggs

"Keeping Things Within Arm's Reach: "Preparing for Field Limb Amputations."

Presenter: Dr. Pamela Lai

"Drone as a First Responder: Changing Emergency Medical Response"

Presenter: Capt. Michael Leo

"Mission ready Package" Modular Development and Setting Up for Success"

Presenter: Capt. Stanley Hempstead

"When You’re Doing It Right but It Is Still Going Worn"

Presenter: Deputy Chief Gregg Brady

"Dustoff: Military Aeromedical Evacuation"

Presenter: Max Dodge

"On Thin Ice? Cold Weather Rescue Operations"

Presenter: Dr. Joseph Kotora

"Water Response: Medical Applications for Swift Water Vs. Flood Management"

Presenter: Michael Kurtz

"Staying Cool: Preventing and Treating Heat-Related Illness in the U.S."

Presenter: Lt. Col. David DeGroot

"The 360° Debrief: Hot, Cold, Schwartz and Pathology"

Presenter: Eoin Walker

"Miracle in the Mountains: Pakistan Earthquake Case Study"

Presenter: Trevor Glass

"Smoke Signals: Management of Smoke Inhalation and Burn Victims"

Dr. Douglass Isaacs

– Advanced auto extrication and electric vehicle management

– Technical rescue skills lanes

2023 FDNY SRFM EMS Competition https://t.co/ylQ3pFqxZW

Miami-Dade (FL) Fire Rescue took home first place in the EMS competition by beating out more than a dozen other teams. Scenarios included a trench rescue, a helicopter crash and an active fire.

Palm Beach County (FL) and Mercer County (NJ) took home second and third place, respectively.