Name
High Stakes, Rare Encounters - Preparing Providers for Critical Pediatric Emergencies
Date & Time
Friday, November 13, 2026, 3:15 PM - 4:15 PM
Speakers
Kevin Ramdayal, FDNYDeputy ChiefKevin Ramdayal is a Deputy Chief with the New York City Fire Department and a nationally recognized leader in emergency medical operations, leadership development, and disaster response education. With nearly two decades of experience progressing from EMT to Paramedic to Chief Officer, he brings a command-level perspective shaped by real-world incidents, systemwide training initiatives, and national deployments. Chief Ramdayal has served throughout all five boroughs of New York City and holds extensive experience managing and coordinating high-level incidents including terrorist attacks, aircraft incidents, construction collapses, and large-scale mass casualty events. He is a certified Medical Unit Leader and has deployed nationally as part of the FDNY Incident Management Team during wildland fires and major disasters. A senior educator and curriculum developer, Chief Ramdayal has led and implemented training programs in Incident Command, medical simulation, counterterrorism response, rescue task force operations, and mass casualty management. As a New York State Certified Instructor Coordinator, he has delivered hundreds of hours of instruction and overseen systemwide training initiatives impacting thousands of EMS providers, including major protocol rollouts and national preparedness programs. He has trained with and alongside FEMA, the FBI, the Center for Domestic Preparedness, and the Department of Homeland Security, and is a graduate of the Combating Terrorism Program at West Point and the Fire Officers Management Institute at Columbia University. He is also the owner of Empire Preparedness and Training Consultants, where he continues to develop leaders and responders nationwide. An award-winning international speaker, Chief Ramdayal has delivered keynote addresses and workshops at national and international conferences and is a frequent presenter on leadership, high-risk decision making, EMS innovation, and disaster response. He remains an active paramedic and instructor, committed to developing the next generation of fire service and EMS leaders.Kevin Ramdayal
Kevin Ramdayal
Description

Critical pediatric emergencies represent some of the most demanding and high-pressure situations faced by healthcare providers. Although these cases comprise a small percentage of overall call volume, they require a unique combination of clinical expertise, emotional resilience, and rapid decision-making. The infrequency of these encounters often results in limited hands-on experience, making effective preparation all the more essential. This presentation will explore the complexities of managing critically ill or injured pediatric patients through a blend of current data, evidence-based practices, and powerful real-life case studies—both successful and unsuccessful. Attendees will gain practical insights and actionable strategies to enhance readiness and performance when it matters most.

NYS CME: Core - Neo/OB/Peds

Session Type
General Session