Instructor Information

About the Instructors

The South Saskatchewan First Responder Coordinator Committee hosted its 10h annual First Responder development week January 29 - 31, 2010.

In case you were interested in some of the biographical information of the instructors.

These instructors have take time out of their busy schedule to participate in the educational delivery of this conference.

Peter is a 25 year veteran in EMS and is currently a Paramedic-in-Charge with the Chicago Fire Department. As a former teacher at a large all boys' School, Peter brings years of classroom experience to his presentations. He presently is an adjunct instructor with Chicago City Wide Colleges, Gateway Community College, Racine Wisconsin and Loyola University Medical Center. Pete served for six years as EMS coordinator at Children's Memorial Hospital of Chicago where he gained outstanding experience in the field of pediatrics. He also has several years of critical care transport experiences as a flight medic with Loyola University Medical Center's LifeStar Aeromedical Program.

He is the founder and President of EMSed, an educational company specializing in EMS educational concepts. He has received several awards for his work in the area of EMS including the Illinois Department of Public Health's Ron W. Lee, MD Memorial Award for "Excellence in Pediatric Care" as well as the Illinois Department of Child and Family Service's "Program Excellence Award". He is a nationally recognized speaker and presents at EMS conferences nationwide.

Tim Hillier began his career in 1984 as a volunteer “Ambulance Driver” (his words) in his hometown of Rivers Manitoba, population 800.  His love of the profession moved him to Saskatoon Saskatchewan where he continued his training and moved up the ranks going from EMT to Paramedic, Shift Supervisor to Director of Education.  He has a passion for teaching others and currently holds instructor certifications in ACLS, BCLS, BTLS, and CAMATA (Aeromedicine).  He currently lives just outside of Saskatoon on 10 acres with his wife Eileen and their two horses, four cats and a dog named Grunt.

·         24 years experience

·         Paramedic

·         Trained at Medcenter One, Bismarck ND

·         Director of Education, M.D. Ambulance in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

·         Author, Farm Response – Emergency Preparedness for Farm Families

·         Has delivered instructor training for the program across Canada

·         Co-Author, Saskatchewan First Responder Program

·         Instructor in ACLS, BTLS, CAMATA (aeromedicine),  First Responder

·         Instructor trainer CPR, AED

·         Frequent lecturer across North America,

·         Lives just outside Saskatoon on an acreage with his wife Eileen, also from Bismarck, as well as 2 horses and 4 cats.

Bob Fenner began his EMS career as a First Responder in Dundurn, Saskatchewan and enjoyed the training so much he just never stopped.  Bob is now a Advanced Care Paramedic, currently working full time with SIAST in Saskatoon and part time at M.D> Ambulance.  He has been in the profession of EMS over 17 years and still working in the field.   Bob is also a First Responder Instructor as well as teaches the entire alphabet of EMS related courses – AED, ACLS, BLS, ITLS, and on and on.

PAT MORRIS

Pat Morris is paramedic with over 25 years in EMS.  Works full time with M.D. Ambulance in Saskatoon.  Currently stationed at SK Air Ambulance, previously stationed at RUH Emergency.  Pat took the first critical care flight paramedic course in 2000 for Air Ambulance.  Frequent lecturer at Interphase, First Response Manitoba Interact, as well at the First Responder Development/Recert conferences.

Pat Morris’ Session will cover: “Pediatric Spinal”

KEN EXNER

Ken is currently teaching at Regina Wascana SIAST – ICP and PCP Course.

Previously, Ken was a member of the Regina Fire Department Training Division as the "Emergency Medical Training Captain".  He also worked with Regina Emergency Medical Services as a Paramedic and Relief Operations Supervisor. He has been a First Responder instructor 15 years and an instructor of the "Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Course" for 8 years.

Ken was a guest speaker at the First Responder Development/Recert in Moose Jaw for many years.

BILL WEEKS

Bill has spent 21 years working with M.D. Ambulance in Saskatoon as an ACP in various roles including operations supervisor, tatical medic, crew training and flight medic.  he is currently the Pandemic Planning Coordinator for the Saskatoon Health Region.