This is a blended learning course.

This in person session covers the skills portion for the American Heart Association BLS or Heartsaver online courses. Please bring a printed copy of your online completion certificate to class or email a copy to admin@iremsc.org before the class starts. We will sign off on one of the following completed online courses:

**Online courses must be purchased and completed separately. Please visit the American Heart Association website to complete your online class:elearning.heart.org 

Course Completion Card

Upon completion of all course requirements, participants receive a Course Completion Card which is valid for two years.

WE DO NOT ACCEPT RED CROSS CERTIFICATES OR ANY OTHER COMPANY. WE CAN ONLY SIGN OFF ON AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION COURSES.

• Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMInterior Region EMS Council, Inc.
• Tuesday, April 1, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMInterior Region EMS Council, Inc.
• Tuesday, April 15, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMInterior Region EMS Council, Inc.
• Tuesday, April 29, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMInterior Region EMS Council, Inc.
• Tuesday, May 13, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMInterior Region EMS Council, Inc.
• Tuesday, May 27, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AMInterior Region EMS Council, Inc.

Interior Region EMS Conference 2025

Attendee Registration

Join us for the Interior Region EMS Conference, held April 4th & 5th, 2025, at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center. This premier EMS event brings together emergency medical professionals, healthcare providers, educators, and industry leaders from across Alaska for two days of outstanding educational sessions, networking, and professional development.

This year marks 30 years since the establishment of the Interior Region EMS Council (IREMSC), making this conference a special occasion to celebrate our history and ongoing commitment to EMS excellence.

Conference Registration Options:

• Two-Day Pass (Friday & Saturday) – $180
  • Includes access to all conference sessions on April 4th & 5th, 2025
  • Includes one Friday Night Banquet ticket
• One-Day Pass (Friday Only) – $90
  • Includes access to all Friday sessions (April 4th, 2025)
  • Does NOT include a banquet ticket
• One-Day Pass (Saturday Only) – $90
  • Includes access to all Saturday sessions (April 5th, 2025)
  • Does NOT include a banquet ticket
• Fire Department Pass – $600
  • Unlimited conference access for all department members
  • Includes only two (2) banquet tickets (Additional banquet tickets must be purchased separately)

Additional Banquet Ticket:

• Friday Night Banquet Ticket – $40
  • Available for attendees who purchase a one-day pass or for additional guests.

Conference Highlights:

• April 4th: Opening keynote, expert-led workshops, and breakout sessions covering SALT triage, trauma-informed care, EMS best practices, and more. The day will conclude with the Annual Banquet (included with a two-day pass, separate ticket required for single-day attendees).
• April 5th: A full day of advanced EMS education, featuring topics like pediatric emergencies, high-risk patient assessment, and hypothermia management.

View the full conference agenda for both days to plan your sessions:

• 2025 INTERIOR REGION EMS CONFERENCE AGENDA

Hotel Information:

Special room rates are available at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel, starting at $109 plus tax. Use group code IREMS25 when booking at www.westmarkhotels.com/destinations/fairbanks-hotel/ or call 907-456-7722.

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, connect, and celebrate 30 years of EMS leadership in Interior Alaska! Register today for the Interior Region EMS Conference 2025!

Registration Options
To attend the conference, you must select at least one of the following registration options. Each option grants access to different event features.

Please review the details below and choose the option(s) that best fits your needs.

• Friday, April 4, 2025 from 8:30 AM to 9:00 PMWest Mark Hotel
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  Sat 4/5/2025 from 9:00 AM to 3:45 PM
  

30th Annual Interior Region EMS Conference 2025

Vendor Opportunities

Join us for the 30th Annual Interior Region EMS Conference, taking place April 4th & 5th, 2025, at the Westmark Fairbanks Hotel & Conference Center. This premier event is a unique opportunity for vendors to showcase their products and services to emergency medical professionals, healthcare providers, EMS educators, and industry leaders from across Alaska and beyond.

The exhibit hall will be open on April 4th and 5th, with dedicated times for networking, marketing, and engaging with attendees. Outstanding educational programming, hands-on workshops, and national keynote speakers ensure a strong turnout, with more than 70+ participants expected. All breaks, lunches, and prize drawings will occur in the exhibit hall to maximize vendor exposure.

Vendor Registration Includes:

• One 8-ft rectangular table and two chairs (an addtl table/space can be purchased)

• Two exhibitor information packets

• Lunch

• Two banquet tickets

• Listing in the conference program (must register by March 7, 2025)

Exhibit Hall Schedule:

• Friday, April 4: Move-in & Setup (7:00 AM - 8:00 AM), Exhibits Open (8:00 AM - 4:40 PM)

• Saturday, April 5: Exhibits Open (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM), Tear Down (4:30 PM - 5:00 PM)

Additional Opportunities: If you’re unable to attend in person, consider sponsoring refreshments, donating door prizes, or including promotional materials in attendee gift bags (submission deadline: March 14, 2025, $75 fee).

Hotel Information: Westmark Fairbanks Hotel - Room rates start at $109 plus tax. Use group code IREMS25 when booking at www.westmarkhotels.com/destinations/fairbanks-hotel/ or call 907-456-7722.

Don’t miss this exceptional chance to connect with Alaska’s EMS community. Register today and ensure your business is front and center at the Interior Region EMS Conference 2025!

• Friday, April 4, 2025 from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PMInterior Region EMS Council, Inc.
  This class continues on:
  Sat 4/5/2025 from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
  

Instructors: Amy McNulty & Dane Wallace
Location: LifeMed Hangar

• Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (14 seats left)LifeMed Hangar

Location: IREMSC
Instructor: Sgt. Charles Inderrieden

• Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM (12 seats left)Interior Region EMS Council, Inc.

Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course

Join us for the Handtevy Pre-Hospital Pediatric Provider Course, a 4-hour live lecture and hands-on training designed to enhance your ability to rapidly and accurately treat pediatric patients in emergency situations. This course builds on the core principles of ACLS training, while incorporating essential pediatric advanced life support (PALS) techniques and the unique considerations required for pediatric emergency care.

Participants will receive expert instruction from Andrew Pantiskas and gain hands-on experience using the Handtevy Pediatric System, ensuring confidence and efficiency in high-pressure scenarios.

This course is offered as a pre-conference session and is ideal for EMS providers, paramedics, nurses, and other healthcare professionals who want to improve their pediatric emergency care skills.

• Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (12 seats left)Interior Region EMS Council, Inc.
• Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (11 seats left)Interior Region EMS Council, Inc.

Location: Lifemed Hangar
Instructor: Amy McNulty

• Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM (16 seats left)LifeMed Hangar

Location: Lifemed Hangar
Instructor: Dane Wallace

• Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM (15 seats left)LifeMed Hangar

Free Course
Instructor: Justin Hurzeler
Location: Steese Volunteer Fire Department - Station 62

• Thursday, April 3, 2025 from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (6 seats left)Steese Volunteer Fire Department Station 62