About Us
Meet the Committee

Committee &
Faculty Information

The South Saskatchewan First Responders Conference Committee (SSFRCC) is dedicated to providing high-quality education and professional development opportunities for first responders from across the province. Our volunteer committee works year-round to organize a successful conference experience for all attendees.

150+

Annual Attendees

20+

Sessions & Workshops

Committee Members

Ray Francis

Chairman
ACP/EMR (Semi-Retired)

Mike Slater

Treasurer & Secretary
ACP

Peter Den Hollander

Logistics Coordinator
ACP (Retired)

Jenna McIntosh

Instructor Coordinator
PCP

Wanda Brilz

Registrar
ACP (Retired)

Lacey Didrick

Instructor Coordinator
PCP

Our Past Committee Members

We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the dedicated individuals who have helped shape the South Saskatchewan First Responders Conference over the years.

  • Jenifer Elias-White, ACP 
  • Bill Cook, ACP
  • Ken Exner, ACP  
  • Sharon Teske, PCP  
  • Brenda Fry, ACP
  • Bert Kauf, PCP
  • Shannon Blair, ACP
  • Lacie McKenzie, PCP

Thank You!

Your dedication, leadership, and countless volunteer hours have played an important role in the success of our conference.

 

Faculty & Instructors

Our conference is made possible by the outstanding instructors who generously share their knowledge, experience, and passion for emergency medical care.

2026 Faculty Members

  • Kathy Christmann, PCP, MFR/EMR Instructor, Hutch Ambulance
  • Rachel Tyler, ACP/CCP-C/FP-C, Supervisor-Hutch Ambulance-Swift Current
  • Len Rostotski, ICP, MFR/EMR Instructor, Instructor Trainer
  • Mark Fraser, ACP, Kelvington EMS
  • Ashley Thompson, PCP, MFR/EMR Instructor, JT Ambulance Service-Grenfell
  • Brian Walters, ICP, MFR/EMR Instructor, Gull Lake EMS
  • Jack Rennie, ACP, Intermediate Care Services-Regina, Weyburn EMS (casual)
  • Scott Debienne, ICP, MFR/EMR Instructor
  • Mitchell Lapchuk, PCP, Whitewood EMS
  • Ian Brown, CCP, Flight Paramedic, STARS Regina Base
  • Rob Buchanan, ICP, JT Ambulance Service, Grenfell
  • Daniel Bradnam, ACP, Haztech
  • Tia Schmidt-Maffenbeier, PCP, Coordinator Hutch Ambulance-Assiniboia
  • Landon Ullrich, ACP, Medavie West-Moose Jaw
  • Whitney Depeel, ACP, MFR/EMR Instructor, Field Trainer Regina EMS
  • Margaret Housek, PCP, Coordinator-Beechy EMS
  • Taylor Swanson, PCP, MFR/EMR Instructor, Wawota EMS
  • Lexy Tessier, PCP, Weyburn EMS
  • Renee Thibault, PCP, Hutch Ambulance-Ponteix

Thank You for Volunteering Your Time!

    Guest Speakers

    We are proud to welcome a variety of experienced professionals who share their expertise and real-world insights throughout the conference.

    2027 guest Speakers

    • Tim Hillier
    • Ray Francis
    • George Hleboff
    • Peter Lazzara
    • Jody Burnett
    • Landon Ullrich
    • Ken Exner
    • Rachel Tyler

    Thank you to our guest speakers for sharing their time and experience at our conference!

    Join Our Team!

    Interested in Becoming an Instructor?

    We are always looking for experienced and enthusiastic professionals to join our faculty.

    If you’re passionate about education, Emergency Medical Services, and helping first responders develop their skills, we’d love to hear from you!

    Contact us to learn more about volunteer instructor opportunities and become part of the SSFRCC team.

    Contact Us