ZOLL has officially announced our keynote speaker lineup for SUMMIT 2018! The three-day event, scheduled for May 8–10 at the Sheraton in downtown Denver, features a dynamic curriculum combined with hands-on product training and support opportunities for ZOLL customers. Top industry experts will discuss emerging trends in prehospital clinical care and share best practices on improving both patient outcomes and operational efficiency in EMS/Fire operations making this conference ideal for all EMS/Fire professionals. Along with a progressive agenda is an all-star lineup of keynote speakers.

SUMMIT Keynote Speakers

Randolph Mantooth: Recognized the world over for his portrayal as LA County Firefighter/Paramedic Johnny Gage on NBC Universal's television drama EMERGENCY!, actor/writer/producer Randolph Mantooth has been a motivational speaker at Fire Service and EMS Conferences and Special Events since 1986. First responders all over North America have been touched by Randy's uplifting and heartfelt message; one that draws upon his experiences on the show, and more than 40 years of close relationships with firefighters, paramedics and EMTs, and inspires them to rededicate their careers to their higher calling — caring for people and protecting the communities they serve.

Gordon Graham: A retired 33-year veteran of California Law Enforcement, Graham has taken this background as a street cop, supervisor and manager and coupled it with his formal education as a risk manager and his education and experiences as an attorney to coach first responders on risk management. Over the last decade, Graham has made more than 3,000 presentations to various groups including law enforcement, corrections personnel, fraud investigators, fire professionals, EMS, other first responders, legal professionals, educators, city, county and district employees, law firms, hospitals and real estate companies along with many other high-risk private sector organizations.

Kevin Lacz: A decorated former U.S. Navy SEAL; the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir The Last Punisher; a SEAL technical adviser; a co-star of the blockbuster smash American Sniper; a certified Physician Assistant and co-founder of Lifestyle and Performance Medicine; and spokesperson for Hunting for Healing, the charity he co-founded with his wife. Kevin Lacz has gone above the pinnacle of serving among America’s Special Operations to become a bestselling author, an accomplished speaker, an entrepreneur, a philanthropist, and an active member in his community.

Additional keynotes include President of the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch, Jerry Overton; ZOLL Medical Director, Greg Mears; and President of ZOLL Data Management division, Alex Moghadam.

From maximizing operational efficiency to improving patient outcomes in the pre-hospital setting, we’re working hard to provide the information and tools that enable Fire and EMS professionals to make impactful decisions that will grow their organizations and ultimately save more lives.

“The combination of high-caliber industry leadership represented in this year’s agenda combined with practical issues and inspiring topics they’ll be covering is sure to educate and inspire our audience,” said Rick Clyne, Vice President of Digital Marketing. “From maximizing operational efficiency to improving patient outcomes in the pre-hospital setting, we’re working hard to provide the information and tools that enable Fire and EMS professionals to make impactful decisions that will grow their organizations and ultimately save more lives.”

About ZOLL SUMMIT

2018 marks the 21st anniversary of the ZOLL-hosted conference, which brings together more than 700 EMS/Fire professionals at the Sheraton in downtown Denver, May 8–10. The conference offers the education and training that EMS/Fire professionals need in order to do their jobs efficiently and effectively.