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2026 REGISTRATION OPEN
CLASSROOM WORKShOP
CLASSROOM WORKShOP
"Trama Under Fire"
"Trama Under Fire"
Dave Regimbald
Dave Regimbald
Sunday 0800 - 0930
Sunday10:00-11:30
Synopsis
This presentation provides firefighters with a simple trauma prioritization model adapted from TCCC principles and commonly used in high-stress environments. The focus is on early sequencing, hemorrhage control considerations, and crew communication under pressure. Designed to complement hands-on training, the session strengthens confidence and decision-making in the first critical minutes of trauma care. By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
Describe a practical trauma prioritization model adapted from TCCC concepts for fire/rescue operations.
Apply a structured approach to early trauma sequencing in dynamic environments.
Identify key hemorrhage control considerations in the first critical minutes of care.
Explain the importance of reassessment and team communication under pressure.
Describe how stress impacts performance and how structure reduces error.
Following the presentation, I will open discussion on the topic up to the floor as time permits.
Bio
Dave Regimbald is a public safety professional and highly experienced instructor with a career-long focus on operational readiness, emergency care, and frontline resilience. Teaching first aid since 1998, Dave has dedicated decades to developing lifesaving capability in others through clear instruction, real-world application, and a calm, confident approach under pressure.
As a certified First Aid and CPR Instructor, he delivers training that supports both workplace safety and high-stress emergency response environments. He is also certified in Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCCC), bringing advanced trauma knowledge and evidence-based casualty management principles to those who may be first on scene in critical incidents. In addition, Dave is qualified to teach Mental Health First Aid, reflecting his strong commitment to supporting psychological well-being and early intervention for personnel facing stress, trauma exposure, and cumulative operational fatigue.
Dave serves as a Border Services Officer with the Canada Border Services Agency and is an active firefighter with the Windsor Fire Department in Nova Scotia, combining enforcement, service, and instruction into a single mission: building stronger, safer, and more prepared teams.
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