Speaker Bios

Alstead, Tom

Anthony, Jordan

Berry, Dr. Chris

Bixby, Toni

Bledsoe, Daniel

Brandau, Dr. Adrian
Adrian Brandau has been involved in EMS for over 20 years, and the fire service for more than 30 years.  He continues to hold certification as a Paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.   Adrian is board certified in Emergency Medicine and recently completed a fellowship in EMS with Life Lion EMS at Penn State Health.  Adrian currently lives in Hughesville and is one of the Assistant EMS Captains with Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department.

Carpenter, Bob

Culvey, Earl
Adrian Brandau has been involved in EMS for over 20 years, and the fire service for more than 30 years.  He continues to hold certification as a Paramedic with the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.   Adrian is board certified in Emergency Medicine and recently completed a fellowship in EMS with Life Lion EMS at Penn State Health.  Adrian currently lives in Hughesville and is one of the Assistant EMS Captains with Hughesville Volunteer Fire Department.

Fleagle, Deb

Fuhrman, Brittney

Godin, Jason

Gomez, Anthony

Haas, Fred
Fred Haas, NRP, MS, DICO-C, is a seasoned EMS professional with nearly four decades of experience in prehospital care, leadership, and safety management. A graduate of the Williamsport Hospital & Medical Center Paramedic Training Institute, Fred served 23 years with Sussex County EMS in Delaware, advancing to Shift Commander and Health and Safety Officer. He now serves as Safety Manager for Geisinger EMS and EMS Manager at Knoebels, continuing his lifelong commitment to emergency services — and enjoying his well-earned retirement exploring amusement parks and roller coasters.

Haupt, Andrew

Humes, Sara

Kachurak, Frank
Frank Kachurak is an experienced technology leader and educator with expertise in data engineering, IT strategy, and emergency services instruction. He serves as the Director of Data Engineering and IT Strategic Partner in Penn State IT and as the Clinical Course Coordinator for the Centre County Public Safety Training Center. His work reflects a balance of innovation, teaching, and service to both the academic and public safety communities. 

Krotzer, Kevin
Kevin Krotzer is a nearly 40-year veteran of the fire and EMS service and a second-generation volunteer from Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company. He spent his career as a Paramedic with the City of Allentown EMS, serving in specialized roles as a USAR Medic, Hazmat Medic, and member of multiple special operations teams, including Lehigh County and PA Company 3. Following his retirement, Kevin transitioned to Emergency Management, where he now serves as Special Operations Coordinator – Chief 42. He continues to volunteer with Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company, Keystone Water Rescue, and the Schuylkill Haven Dive Team, and remains active as an instructor in EMS, hazmat, and water rescue.

Kupas, Dr. Douglas

Kwiecen, Jeffrey

Lyte, Steve

Magyar, Mike

Martin, Anthony

Newvine, Shane
Kevin Krotzer is a nearly 40-year veteran of the fire and EMS service and a second-generation volunteer from Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company. He spent his career as a Paramedic with the City of Allentown EMS, serving in specialized roles as a USAR Medic, Hazmat Medic, and member of multiple special operations teams, including Lehigh County and PA Company 3. Following his retirement, Kevin transitioned to Emergency Management, where he now serves as Special Operations Coordinator – Chief 42. He continues to volunteer with Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company, Keystone Water Rescue, and the Schuylkill Haven Dive Team, and remains active as an instructor in EMS, hazmat, and water rescue.

Siberski, Dr. Duan

Siko II, Ray
Kevin Krotzer is a nearly 40-year veteran of the fire and EMS service and a second-generation volunteer from Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company. He spent his career as a Paramedic with the City of Allentown EMS, serving in specialized roles as a USAR Medic, Hazmat Medic, and member of multiple special operations teams, including Lehigh County and PA Company 3. Following his retirement, Kevin transitioned to Emergency Management, where he now serves as Special Operations Coordinator – Chief 42. He continues to volunteer with Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company, Keystone Water Rescue, and the Schuylkill Haven Dive Team, and remains active as an instructor in EMS, hazmat, and water rescue.

Squirly, Cheryl

Trueman, Mark

Wasserman, Col. (Ret'd) Michael

Organizations:

(The) Bloomsburg EMS Training Institute

Geisinger Medical Center Trauma Programs