The Last Blast of Summer is the annual conference presented by KEMSA.

The conference is a good time to network with other professionals in the business, attend great seminars, and learn about all the new products in EMS. Here is a look at what happened at the 2009 conference.

To view the on-site guide from the conference, click here.
To view an article about the LBOS published in the KEMSA Chronicle, click here.

Sessions at LBOS 09:

EPC for BLS Hands on BLS Skills (adult & peds) - HCC Moulage (basic & advanced) - HCC Disaster Response 1 & 2 EMS Lessons from a Diesel Mechanic - Chy Miller (sponsored by HCC) General Differences in the EMS Workplace - Bill Young Perception vs. Reality: Why Your Patient Assessment is Working Against You - Brandon Russell Don't be Scared of the Bear - Chy Miller (sponsored by HCC) High Performance EMS in Your Community - Steve Cotter Continuous Cardiac Compressions - Bill Toon It Could Happen to You - Zach Bieghler (sponsored by HCC) National Registry Testing Update - Rob Wagoner National Trauma Triage Process - Jim LeBaron (sponsored by HCC) The Big Thing about Handling the Big Thing - Chris Way Tension Test - Scotty Bolleter Best Practicies in Kansas EMS 1 & 2 Precious Cargo - Scotty Bolleter Building Field Leaderhip in EMS - Jon Friesen Just a Gut Feeling - Paul Werfel (sponsored by HCC) "EMS" - The "M" Stands for Medicine: The Medical Director/EMS Relationship - Steve Cotter Post Resuscitation Syndrome - Bill Toon Impact - Scotty Bolleter First Responder Gone upon Arrival – Bill Auchterlonie (sponsored by HCC) Current Trends in Stroke Care – Linda Bayless One for the Road:  Pumps, Drugs and Other Stuff – Paul Werfel (sponsored by HCC) The Airway Scoop – Bill Toon Designing Ambulances with Patient and Medic Safety in Mind – Steve Isaacson Something in the Air – Scotty Bolleter Making of a Mentor – Paul Werfel (sponsored by HCC)  Collaboration:  When EMS and Fire Quit Fighting and Start Working Together – Mark Terry

Awards Presented at LBOS 09:

Presidential Leadership Award: Terry David EMS Director of the Year: Grand Helferich Paramedic of the Year: Scott Stuven EMT of the Year: Larry Steeby Educator of the Year: Kevin Leis EMS Support Person of the Year: Laurie Mann Lifetime Achievement Award: David Lynch Service of the Year: Butler County EMS

Other Fun Activities at LBOS 09:

Vendor Showcase/Reception Poolside Social 3rd Annual Golf Tournament Casino Night Giveaways Networking Pre-conference sessions

Sponsors of LBOS 09: