An Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Conference will be held January 3rd through the 5th, in Shelby County. Assistant Shelby County Emergency Manager Jason Wickizer reports the classes will be held: from 6-until 10-p.m., Jan. 3rd; 8-a.m. to 4-p.m., Jan. 4th, and 8-a.m. to 1-p.m. January 5th, at 706 Victoria Street, in Harlan. Topics to be covered include:

• Friday – A review of Multi-Casualty vs. Multi-Patient incidents, Incident Command, and EMS Documentation to set those incidents apart for legal considerations.
• Saturday – EMS Skills: 12 Lead; Automatic CPR Devices; King Airway; CPR Code/Mega Code (ALS); EMS Documentation off-scenario; Trauma/Medical Assessment; Tourniquet/Quick Clot/Trauma Dressing Station; C-Spine immobilization after traction splint application.
• Sunday – EMS & Law Enforcement Driving Policies, Driving Course.

The classes and meals are free. Vendors have been invited to attend. For more information, call Jason Wickizer at 712-755-2124.