South Saskatchewan First Responder Conference

 Celebrating 25 Years of Educating Our Province’s First Responder Community!

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

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Dates

January 29-31, 2027

Location

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

25 Years

Of First Responder Education

About SSFRCC

Built by responders,
for responders.

SSFRC is a registered nonprofit organization dedicated to providing annual educational opportunities for Medical First Responders and EMS professionals across Saskatchewan focused on professional development, education, 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.

20+

Sessions & Guest Speakers

150+

Annual Attendees

Conference Overview

Three days. One mission.

What you’ll get out of
the weekend

Guest Speakers

Guest speakers sharing their experience and knowledge on a variety of first responder-related topics.  Always a must-see!

Professional Networking

Connect with peers, leaders, and instructors from across Canada and the USA.

Fellowship and Support

Bringing first responders from across the province together to share their experiences and have fun learning together.

Hands-On Learning

Live equipment labs, and small-group coaching.

Continuing Education

Saskatchewan College of Paramedic-approved CME credits for EMS reliscensure.  Saskatchewan Health Authority-approved mandatory module credits for Volunteer Medical First Responder re-registration.

Training & Education

three days. One mission.

A focused weekend split between education, hands-on practice, and interaction with fellow first responders.

Session content TBD, please check back!

Friday, January 29, 2027

1500-2130: Registration

1830: Sessions #1,2

2015-2115: Session #10

Saturday, January 30, 2027

0700-1200: Registration

0745: Opening Remarks

0830:  Sessions #11, 7, 6, 9

1000:     Sessions #12, 5, 4

Saturday, January 30, 2027

1230: Plenary #1

1345: Sessions # 13, 7, 6, 9

1515: Session #14, 5, 8, 4

1815-0130: Banquet, Entertainment, and Dance

Sunday, January 31, 2027

0900: Sessions #15, 7, 6, 9

1030: Sessions #16, 5, 8, 4

1230: Plenary #2

Guest Speakers

Expert-led sessions from
working professionals.

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

Our 2027 Guest Speaker Line Up

Peter Lazzara

Paramedic/Educator/Consultant
Chicago, IL

Tim Hillier

ACP/Director of Education, Retired
Medavie West, Saskatoon. SK

George Hleboff

ACP/Owner-Ten 10 Paramedic Education and Consulting
Victoria, BC

Rachel Tyler

ACP/Supervisor-Hutch Ambulance, Swift Current
Swift Current, SK

Landon Ullrich

ACP/Medavie West, Moose Jaw

Moose Jaw, SK

Ken Exner

ACP/Sask PolyTech, Regina

Regina, SK

Jody Burnett

Psychologist
Regina, SK

Ray Francis

ACP (semi-retired)/Hutch Ambulance, Assiniboia

Moose Jaw, SK

Full Instructor Lineup Coming Soon

Secure your
attendance

Look for Registration details in November.

Early bird pricing closes January 13, 2027, midnight.

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$200 CAD/Attendee. Final price TBD

Early bird pricing until January 13, 2027, midnight.

  • RFull 3-day conference access
  • RAll workshop & lecture sessions
  • RCoffee Breaks, Lunches, and Banquet/Dance.
  • RConference materials & swag
  • RDocumentation of completion of mandatory education for each level
Our Sponsors

Partners powering the mission.

Join us in supporting our province’s first responders!

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We are Excited to Introduce Our Growing List of 2027 Sponsors!

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R.M. of Caron #162

First Responder of the Year Award

Thank you to all of our Sponsors!

Media Gallery

From past conferences.

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What Our Attendees Say...

“The instructors are amazing, they take the time to teach you the new procedures and work with you to understand and feel confident in being able to put the skills to use in the field. I also like the fact there are 4 or  more instructors in a group which gives everyone a chance to practice and ask questions. Best weekend for learning and participating, it is a 10/10 in my years of attending.”

Pam B.

Medical First Responder, Glenavon First Responders

“This conference is Ryan and my reset.   We look forward to it every year,  being with our people.  We may only see them once a year but,  they’re our family. The instructors don’t just teach,  they inspire us to improve and keep doing what we do.   This is the culture we bring to our Responder Group.”

Joline B.

Medical First Responder, Group Lead, Mortlach/Wheatlands First Responders

“The South Saskatchewan First Responder Conference is a fantastic opportunity to learn those things we may not necessarily learn in training or on scene.  But to me, as important or even more so, it is an opportunity for fellowship.  First Responders are a community that cares for each other!”

David C.

Medical First Responder, Chaplin and District First Responders

” I love networking with all First Responders and having an opportunity to share experiences.”

Darcy P.

Vendor/Medical First Responder, AED Advantage

“I have been fortunate enough to attend the South Saskatchewan First Responder Conference every year since its humble beginnings in January 2000.  During the first decade, I eagerly looked forward to attending as a First Responder from the community of Chaplin, and later as an instructor and presenter.

Since it inception, I have watched with deep respect and admiration as a group of passionate paramedics transformed their dream of creating an educational weekend for first responders into an inspirational event filled with learning, connection, enjoyment, and camaraderie. Across the decades, thousands of responders have gathered there to renew their skills, expand their knowledge, and enjoy the companionship of others who truly understand what it means to “answer the call”.

Throughout the years, there has been several changes in the faces making up the committee, stronger emphasis has been placed on the education components to meet with ever changing provincial standards, and challenges like Covid have had to be overcome.  Yet, one thing has not changed and that is the excitement and anticipation noted in the eyes of the instructors and participants alike each year as they come together once again.   This conference is just too good too good to miss!”
Kathy C.

Instructor, Guest Speaker, PCP, EMD, Hutch Ambulance

Venue

Heritage Inn

1590 Main Street North

Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan

1-306-693-7550

Alternate Accommodations

Alternate accommodations within walking distance:

Comfort Inn

115 Thatcher Drive West, Moose Jaw

1-800-228-5150 or 1-306-692-2100

 

Super 8

1706 Main Street North, Moose Jaw

1-800-800-8000 or 1-306-692-8888

 

Days Inn

1720 Main Street North, Moose Jaw

1-800-359-6279 or 1-306-691-5777

 

 

Alternate Accommodations

Alternate accommodations a short drive away:

Ramada

379 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw

306-693-3050

 

Holiday Inn Express

195 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw

306-983-2005

 

Best Western Plus

350 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw

306-972-3334

 

Quality Inn

323 Diefenbaker Drive, Moose Jaw

306-972-7829

 

Alternate Accommodations

For those who want to be pampered:

Temple Gardens Hotel and Spa

Moose Jaw Casino

24 Fairford Street East, Moose Jaw

1-800-718-7727