06/01/2026
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The Clark Burn Center at Upstate University Hospital is excited to host the First Responder & Nursing Burn Care Symposium on October 13, 2026, from 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM.
This full-day education event is designed for first responders, EMTs, nurses, and healthcare professionals who care for burn-injured patients across the continuum of care.
The symposium will feature two separate educational tracks:• EMS/First Responders Track• Nursing Track
Participants will hear from burn care experts and professionals on topics including:
• High-risk burn assessment and stabilization
• Prehospital care of the burn patient
• Chemical injury and decontamination
• Airway concerns and toxic inhalation
• Burn resuscitation and critical care challenges
• Pain management
• Managing major events, including blast injuries, house fires, and SALT triage
• Rehabilitation and survivor outcomes
• Mental health, addiction, coping needs, and responder resilience
• The important role of burn nursing and certification
We are honored to welcome Dennis Gardin, burn survivor and Executive Director of the Georgia Firefighters Burn Foundation, as our keynote speaker.
Registration includes breakfast, lunch, time with vendor stations, and CEUs.
📍 DoubleTree Hotel, East Syracuse, NY
📅 October 13, 2026
⏰ 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM
To register, text 2026BurnCareSym to 41444 or scan the QR code on the flyer.
Please share this opportunity with first responders, EMS agencies, nurses, healthcare teams, fire departments, educators, and community partners who may benefit from this important burn care education.
Image description: Flyer for the First Responder & Nursing Burn Care Symposium hosted by the Upstate Clark Burn Center. The flyer includes blue and white design elements, the Upstate Clark Burn Center logo, an illustration of an EMT and nurse, and a QR code for registration. Full event details are provided in the post text.