About the event

Join Us April 16 & 17, 2026

We welcome you to the Saint Alphonsus EMS Conference for it's debut in Boise Idaho. This conference offers first responders expert lectures with opportunities for hands-on simulation sessions -  at the Stueckle Sky Center on the Boise State Campus in downtown Boise Idaho.

If you are an EMT, paramedic, pre-hospital professional looking to add to your skillset – this conference is sure to give you and your team the latest education and techniques to handle any situation you may find in the field. The conference includes:

• Hands-on medical simulation courses
• Workshops and lectures conducted by leading medical experts 
• 10.75 contact hours of training and education available

If you have questions, please reach out to SAHSEMSConference@saintalphonsus.org

Keynote Presentation

Tom Wright is the Nampa Fire Division Chief of EMS and a 36‑year paramedic whose leadership, resilience and vision have helped reshape community cardiac‑response preparedness across Idaho. In September 2024, while attending the Southwest Idaho Fire Chiefs Association conference in McCall, Wright suffered a sudden cardiac event—experiencing classic heart‑attack symptoms before collapsing during the conference. Thanks to the swift actions of Jeremy Schabot, Deputy Chief of Training and Safety with Ada County Paramedics and the presence of an AED carried by Meridian Fire EMS Chief JD Hendrick, Wright’s life was saved on the spot.

During his recovery, a pivotal hospital‑room conversation with retired Division Chief Jeff Mutchie, now working on special projects, sparked a bold new vision: improving early access to lifesaving AEDs and empowering citizens to take action during cardiac emergencies. This collaboration set in motion two major community initiatives—the AED Loaner Program and monthly community CPR/AED training classes—both launching as a direct outcome of Wright and his team’s shared commitment to saving lives through accessibility, education, and preparedness.

Today, Chief Tom Wright uses his personal cardiac‑arrest survival story to inspire audiences about resilience, teamwork, and the power of community driven public safety innovation. His message is one of urgency, hope, and empowerment—reminding communities that preparedness is not just a strategy, but a shared responsibility that can save lives.

Sponsors

We welcome your partnership in making this conference a continued success! Join us and share your products and services with over first responders, providers, and pre-hospital professionals valley wide. Visit our sponsor page to learn more about our sponsors and opportunities.