2026 Louisiana EMS Education Conference & Expo

Congratulations, Ms. Kim Neal , and thank you for all you do!!

🎉 Pointe Coupee Parish is proud to spotlight one of our own: Ms. Kim Neal! 🎉

Last week, Ms. Kim Neal traveled to Shreveport to present and educate at the statewide EMS conference, where she shared a message that is both her life's mission and her heart's deepest calling, the life-saving power of organ donation.

Ms. Neal is an EMS/EMR Instructor with Pointe Coupee Parish School Board, but her passion for organ donation education goes far beyond the classroom. For Ms. Neal, this work is deeply personal. She is the proud mother of David John Neal (her only son), whose selfless decision to donate his organs gave others the precious gift of life. In his honor, Ms. Neal has dedicated herself to spreading awareness, breaking down barriers, and making sure that no one underestimates how many lives a single donor can save.

Standing in front of a room full of EMS leaders and professionals from across Louisiana, Ms. Neal carried David's legacy with her. She is a true champion for organ donation, and we could not be more honored to call her a part of the Pointe Coupee Parish School Board family. 💙💚💛💜

Ms. Neal was featured as part of a story on KSLA News 12, about the statewide EMS conference being held in Shreveport. Visit the link below to watch the story:

https://www.ksla.com/video/2026/06/05/statewide-ems-conference-held-shreveport/

Congratulations, DeSoto Parish EMS! You guys rock!!!

DeSoto EMS recognized with state EMS Municipal EMS Service of the Year award MANSFIELD, La. – DeSoto EMS was recognized with the 2026 Louisiana EMS Municipal EMS Service of the Year award.

Cheers to 50 years! 🎉 Congratulations to the Louisiana Association of Nationally Registered EMTs on this incredible milestone. NAEMT Past Presidents John Roquemore, Susan Bailey, and Ken Bouvier were proud to join the celebration and honor LANREMT’s lasting impact on EMS in Louisiana.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this evening's SIM WARS competition, and also to those who stood by as spectators in support their colleagues.

We would like to especially thank Dr. David Janese and his entire SIM WARS staff for investing in EMS practitioners throughout the state. You and your team of SIM WARRIORS are a special group and an invaluable asset to Louisiana's EMS industry.

We can't wait to find out who our winners are!!

EMS professionals compete in SIM Wars at Louisiana state conference SHREVEPORT, La. — Emergency medical professionals from across Louisiana faced realistic, high-pressure scenarios Thursday during the SIM Wars competition at the 2026 Louisiana State EMS Conference and Expo in downtown

🚑 Start Planning Your Expo Hall Experience! 🚑

The 2026 Louisiana State EMS Education Conference & Expo is shaping up to be one of our biggest exhibit halls yet, featuring industry-leading vendors, innovative technology, apparatus displays, educational resources, and solutions designed specifically for EMS professionals.

📍 Take a look at the Expo Hall map and begin planning your route now:
✅ Visit your favorite exhibitors
✅ Explore new products and services
✅ Check out the apparatus displays (A1–A5)
✅ Connect with EMS leaders and industry partners
✅ Take advantage of refreshments while networking

With more than 40 exhibitors and specialty displays, a little planning can help you make the most of your time in the hall.

Who are you most excited to visit? Let us know in the comments!

🚨 SIM WARS 2026 🚨

The competition is heating up!

🔥 5 teams have already registered and are preparing to battle it out for top prizes, bragging rights, and the title of the best in EMS.

This isn't just another skills competition. SIM WARS puts your team in high-pressure, realistic EMS scenarios where teamwork, leadership, communication, and clinical excellence are put to the test.

🏆 Top Prizes
🏆 Bragging Rights
🏆 Ultimate EMS Challenge

Think your crew has what it takes?

Team registration is STILL OPEN, but spots are limited.

👥 Team Composition:
• 2 Paramedics
• 1 EMT, AEMT, or EMR

Do you have what it takes to rise above the rest?

Train. Compete. Excel.