Instructors

Meet Our Instructors & Guest Speakers

Our conference is made possible by dedicated EMS professionals who generously volunteer their time, knowledge, and experience to educate and inspire our attendees.

From Advanced Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Dispatchers to educators and mental health advocates, our instructors represent decades of real-world experience from across Canada and beyond.

Featured Guest Speakers

Tim Hillier, ACP

Our conference is made possible by dedicated EMS professionals who generously volunteer their time, knowledge, and experience to educate and inspire our attendees.

From Advanced Care Paramedics and Emergency Medical Dispatchers to educators and mental health advocates, our instructors represent decades of real-world experience from across Canada and beyond.

Highlights

  • 24+ years of EMS experience
  • Director of Education, M.D. Ambulance (Saskatoon)
  • Co-author of the Saskatchewan First Responder Program
  • Author of Farm Response – Emergency Preparedness for Farm Families
  • Instructor in ACLS, BCLS, BTLS, CAMATA, CPR/AED
  • Frequent EMS conference speaker throughout North America

Landon Ullrich, ACP

Landon began volunteering with Soo Line Ambulance in 2000 and has progressed from EMT to Advanced Care Paramedic. He is also a passionate advocate for mental health awareness within EMS and helped establish the Melville & Area First Responder Peer Support Group.

Areas of Expertise

  • Advanced Care Paramedic
  • Heart & Stroke Foundation Instructor
  • EMS Education
  • Mental Health & PTSD Advocacy
  • Health Services Management

Peter Lazzara, NREMT-P, BS

Peter is a nationally recognized EMS educator with more than three decades of experience. A former Chicago Fire Department Field Chief, he has extensive expertise in pediatric emergency care, critical care transport, and EMS education.

Career Highlights

  • Former Chicago Fire Department Field Chief
  • Founder & President of EMSed
  • Flight Medic
  • Pediatric EMS Specialist
  • Multiple national EMS education awards
  • Regular presenter at EMS conferences across North America

Craig Olsen

Former Primary Care Paramedic and volunteer firefighter with over 20 years of EMS experience. Craig now shares his journey with Complex PTSD to promote awareness and resilience within emergency services.

Marty Bowman

With over 44 years in EMS, Marty has worked in road ambulance, air ambulance, critical care transport, and First Responder education. His career spans nearly every aspect of Saskatchewan EMS.

Lisa Bowman

Lisa has over 25 years of experience as an Emergency Medical Dispatcher and currently serves as Deputy Chief of Communications. She is also a BLS Instructor and has extensive experience implementing emergency communication systems.

George Hleboff

A returning conference favorite, George brings years of trauma and paramedic experience from South Africa along with his work as an instructor for the SaskPolytech ACP Program.

Additional Featured Speakers

  • Ray Francis
  • Dean Stockman
  • Bill Weeks
  • Rick Smith
  • Bob Fenner
  • Pat Morris
  • Mike Slater
  • Mike Hengstler

Guest Speakers (2023)

  • Tim Hillier
  • Ray Francis
  • Craig Olsen
  • Dean Stockman
  • Marty Bowman
  • Lisa Bowman
  • Landon Ullrich

2023 Faculty

Our conference faculty consists of experienced instructors from EMS agencies, hospitals, educational institutions, and emergency response organizations across Saskatchewan.

Faculty Members

  • Lacey Didrick, PCP
  • Kathy Christmann, PCP/EMD
  • Keith Leduc, PCP
  • Mary Keturakis, PCP
  • Len Rostotski, ICP
  • Sharon Teske, PCP
  • Ashley Thompson, ACP
  • Brian Walters, ICP
  • Pam Rowland, PCP
  • Scott Debienne, ICP
  • Mila Herauf, ICP
  • Ian Brown, ACP
  • Rob Buchanan, ICP
  • Daniel Bradnam, ACP
  • Rebecca Sadana, ACP
  • Landon Ullrich, ACP
  • Andrea Martinson, ACP
  • Chad Martinson, ACP

Past Instructors

We are grateful to the many instructors who have contributed to previous conferences. Although they may not be with us this year, their commitment to EMS education has helped shape our program over the years.

  • Lana Nargang-Schenher
  • Darin Derbyshire
  • Donnita Derbyshire
  • Brad Nelson
  • Mike Slater
  • Denielle Golding
  • Pat Morris
  • Jon Antal
  • Kyle Sereda
  • Lacie McKenzie
  • Leanne Anderson
  • Faron Nakaska
  • Matt McGurk
  • Scott Debienne
  • Sharon Teske
  • Louis Michaud
  • Frasier Gibson
  • Mike Hengstler
  • Bryan Looker
  • Lois McVicar
  • Roger Irvine
  • Peter den Hollander
  • Marie Stimson
  • Jade Elkew
  • Wendell
  • Robin Hol
  • Dustin VanDamme
  • Wanda Brilz
  • Daniel Lewis
  • Chris Munn
  • Robin Foct
  • George Hleboff
  • Miranda Bradish
  • Gloria Kish
  • Reece Cayer
  • Kathy Christmann

Thank You to Our Volunteers

We sincerely appreciate every instructor, speaker, and volunteer who donates their time and expertise to make this conference possible.
Your dedication helps strengthen First Responders and EMS professionals across our communities.

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