Arrowhead EMS Association

03/10/2026

For 46 years, we’ve been "Going the Distance for EMS" and that legacy is built on speakers with the real-world experience that know how to engage with an audience of their peers. 🚑

The 2027 Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo is officially looking for presenters! Whether you’re an EMR, EMT, or Paramedic, we know you have insights from the field that can help your fellow responders. We’re looking for breakout sessions that offer practical, "boots-on-the-ground" tips that our community can use on their very next shift.

Why present?
Share your knowledge with a highly engaged audience.
Help strengthen medical and trauma response across the Upper Midwest.
Selected speakers receive complimentary full conference registration plus travel and lodging expenses!

Your voice matters. Help us continue to provide the high-quality, experience-driven education our region relies on.

Deadline to apply: June 1, 2026
Submit your proposal here: 👉 http://www.cvent.com/c/abstracts/027dbd96-6af4-4344-a29a-d69ac39aa0f5

Questions? Reach out to Sarah at 218-726-0070 or [email protected]

01/25/2026

Tear Down Sunday at the Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo.

The banners are coming down, trailers are loading up, and behind the scenes the work is wrapping — but the learning isn’t done yet. Today is our final day of breakout sessions, and there’s still great education, conversation, and connection happening across the conference floor.

As we close out another incredible AEMSA week, we’re grateful for every provider, instructor, sponsor, exhibitor, and partner who showed up to make this conference what it is — a place for rural, remote, and urban EMS to learn, lead, and grow together.

Before you head home, do us one favor: save the date for next time.
📅 January 20–24, 2027

We can’t wait to do it all again. Safe travels, and thank you for being part of the Arrowhead EMS family.

01/24/2026

And just like that, we brought the Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo to a powerful close.

Our final keynote with Jason Dush asked a question we don’t always slow down enough to answer: Why did we get into this work, and what do we want to get out of it?

Jason challenged us to reconnect with our purpose — not just in our careers, but in life. Through practical tools and real reflection, he reminded us that success isn’t accidental. It comes from knowing what drives you, aligning your actions with that purpose, and showing up intentionally for the people and communities you serve.

Looking across a room full of EMS professionals leaning in one last time, it was the perfect way to wrap a week focused on leadership, resilience, and growth.

Thank you, Jason, for sending us home motivated, grounded, and ready for what’s next. And thank you to everyone who made AEMSA another unforgettable conference.

01/24/2026

We’re still looking for Gname the Gnome! Leave us a comment 😊

Gname the Gnome contest. Our friendly buddy has been keeping us on track here at the DECC. But he doesn’t have a name. Help us give him a name.

01/24/2026

Saturday is our favorite day at the Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo — and this morning reminded us exactly why.

We kicked things off with a powerful, honest, and deeply human keynote from Dr. Alexandra Jabr. In EMS, we expect trauma to come from the big calls — the pediatric arrest, the MCI, the drowning. But Dr. Jabr challenged us to look at something quieter and often harder: what happens when the calls stop, the uniform comes off, and the identity you built your life around suddenly changes.

Through humor, vulnerability, and real talk, she walked us through pain, loss, maladaptive coping, and the slow, uneven road to healing — and how losing what you thought defined you can actually open the door to your next chapter of service.

Looking out at a full room of EMS professionals leaning in, reflecting, and connecting — this is what AEMSA is all about. Growth. Resilience. And taking care of the people who take care of everyone else.

Thank you, Dr. Jabr, for setting the tone for an unforgettable Saturday.

01/23/2026

What an incredible way to open the Arrowhead EMS Conference & Expo.

This morning, we were honored to welcome Major Katie Lunning for our Opening Keynote. Through powerful storytelling and real-world experience, Maj. Lunning challenged us to think differently about leadership, resilience, and decision-making under pressure — from combat operations overseas to crisis response here at home.

Looking out across a room filled with EMS professionals from rural, remote, and urban communities, it’s clear: the work you do matters, and the lessons shared today will travel back with you to every service, every crew, and every patient you serve.

Thank you, Maj. Lunning, for setting the tone for a meaningful and impactful week at AEMSA.

01/23/2026

Stop by and find K9 Freya at the conference tomorrow through Sunday!

01/21/2026

Gname the Gnome contest. Our friendly buddy has been keeping us on track here at the DECC. But he doesn’t have a name. Help us give him a name.

01/20/2026

As we put the final touches on our space at the DECC we want to extend a huge thank you to all of our sponsors who help keep the conference affordable for the first responders in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

01/20/2026

Hot water toss.

01/20/2026

Would it be conference time if it was above zero degrees? Setup day is upon us - see everyone soon!