Emerging Tech in EMS

June 23, 2025

2:00 pm –

2:50 pm

Tracks: Hot Topics, Leadership / Executive, Operations, Tech

Emerging Tech in EMS: Advancing Emergency Response with Innovation

Technology is changing the face of EMS from AI based decision making to drone assisted emergency response. This session demystifies the latest technologies that are enhancing crew safety, Clinical training, patient access and care, increasing the efficiency of operations and challenging the concepts of what can be accomplished in emergency medical services. Attendees will learn actionable insights from real world applications from GMR’s including How to Integrate AI for Smarter Dispatch and Triage. How A.I. is improving safety within the EMS industry (Air and ground) and How A.I. can improve clinical training and ultimately patient care.

Speakers:

Sean Russell
President of the Pacific Region
Global Medical Response

As the President of Global Medical Response for the Pacific Region, Sean oversees air and ground emergency medical services, ensuring strategic direction and leadership for operations across California, Hawaii, Oregon, Washington and Alaska. With nearly four decades of dedicated service in EMS and healthcare, his focus has been to uphold the excellence and integrity of GMR, driven by a profound commitment to patient care and transport. Sean’s career is marked by...

Thomas Maxian
National President, Ground and Support Operations
Global Medical Response

Tom Maxian brings 40 years of clinical and leadership experience to his role as National President of Ground and Support Operations. Before serving five years as Northeast Region president, Maxian served as Regional Director of GMR’s Buffalo-Niagara operation. Maxian also led successful AMR operations in Ohio, Washington State and South Dakota. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science from Buffalo State University, where he earned membership in the Kappa...