Annual Conference 2025

South Saskatchewan First Responder Conference

A weekend dedicated to professional development, recertification, and tactical networking for the people who answer the call.

Dates

May 16 – 18, 2025

Location

Regina, Saskatchewan

Capacity

450 Responders

12+

Years Serving SK

About SSFRCC

Built by responders,
for responders.

SSFRC is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to providing annual educational opportunities for first responders across southern Saskatchewan focused on professional development, recertification, and meaningful networking.

Every workshop, lecture, and panel is designed to translate directly back to the field — bridging the gap between volunteer and career personnel.

450+

Annual Attendees

30+

Sessions & Workshops

Conference Overview

What you’ll get out of
the weekend

First Responder Education

Curriculum built by working professionals across fire, EMS, and police services.

Professional Networking

Connect with peers, leaders, and instructors from across the prairies.

Emergency Response Training

Live drills and scenario-based exercises that mirror real-world call volume and stress.

Skill Development Workshops

Small-group hands-on sessions for tactical, technical, and leadership skill growth.

Certification Opportunities

Earn provincial recertification hours & advance specialty credentials in 1 weekend.

Skill Development Workshops

Small-group hands-on sessions for tactical, technical, and leadership skill growth.

Training & Education

Two days. One mission.

A focused weekend split between education, hands-on practice, and certification.

May 16 Friday — Education Sessions

08:00     Registration & Continental Breakfast

09:00     Opening Keynote: Field-Ready Mindset

10:30     Toxicology Updates for Pre-Hospital Care
13:00     Mental Health for First Responders
15:00     Multi-Agency Communications Lab
19:00     Welcome Reception
May 17 Saturday — Hands On Workshops
08:00     Vehicle Extrication Drills
10:00     Pediatric Trauma Simulation
13:00     High-Angle Rope Rescue
15:00     Active Threat Response
17:00     Specialty Track Breakouts
19:30     Awards Banquet

Conference Overview

Two days. One mission.

Medical Response

ACLS, trauma management, pediatric protocols, and pharmacology updates.

Rescue Operations

Technical extrication, water rescue, structural collapse, and rope systems.

Emergency Preparedness

Multi-agency planning, mass casualty response, and incident command.

Continuing Education

Provincial CEU credits, leadership theory, and policy briefings.

Hands-On Learning

Live equipment labs, scenario-based drills, and small-group coaching.
Instructors & Speakers

Expert-led sessions from
working professionals.

Our instructors are active emergency-service practitioners and educators who train, treat, and lead — every single day.

Dr. Marlee Henderson

Emergency Physician
Royal University Hospital

Capt. James Olafson

Fire Captain & Instructor
Regina Fire & Protective Services

Sgt. Priya Brar

Tactical Operations
RCMP F Division
Instructors & Speakers

Secure your
attendance

Early bird pricing closes April 1, 2025. Group rates available for departments registering five or more responders.

$425 CAD / responder
Early bird until April 1, 2025
  • RFull 3-day conference access
  • RAll workshop & lecture sessions
  • RWelcome reception & awards banquet
  • RConference materials & swag
  • RRecertification documentation
Our Sponsors

Partners powering the mission.

A focused weekend split between education, hands-on practice, and certification.

Prairie EMS Co.

SaskFire Supply

Northern Tactical

Frontline Gear

Regina Health Group

Borealis Logistics

Media Gallery

From past conferences.

Extrication Drill

ACLS Recertification

High-Angle Rescue
Networking Reception
Local Information

Plan your stay in Regina.

Venue

Regina Exhibition Grounds
1700 Elphinstone St, Regina, SK.
Free on-site parking

Accommodations

DoubleTree Regina Conference rate
Hampton Inn 5 min from venue.
Group block: SSFRC2025

Travel

YQR — Regina International Airport
10 min from venue
Shuttle service available Friday