Presenter
"Aiden Koplovsky is a Fire and EMS leader, educator, and advocate for professionalizing and modernizing prehospital education. He currently serves as a Lieutenant with the Hampden Fire Department, where he supports Fire and EMS operations, training, and clinician development.
Aiden is also the EMS Program Director at Eastern Maine Community College, overseeing initial licensure and continuing education programs for EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic providers. His work focuses on designing structured, meaningful education that moves beyond minimum compliance and better prepares clinicians for real-world practice.
At the state level, Aiden is a member of the Maine EMS Education Committee and serves as a member of the Maine EMS Licensing Board, contributing to statewide education standards, licensure policy, and system development initiatives. He is passionate about modernizing education delivery and bridging the leadership gap needed to effectively lead and retain today’s Fire and EMS workforce."
“Incivility in the fire and EMS workplace can quietly erode morale, trust, and teamwork—long before it escalates into overt conflict. This session explores the concept of incivility in public safety environments and provides practical tools for recognizing, addressing, and reducing its impact.
Through the lens of familiar “kitchen table” dynamics and real-world examples, participants will examine what incivility looks like, how it develops, and how it affects individual well-being and organizational culture. The session will introduce strategies that leaders and frontline providers can use to address incivility with professionalism, empathy, and accountability.
Whether you are a seasoned officer, a probie, or a senior member of the crew, this session will leave you better equipped to recognize challenges, improve communication, and turn chaos into constructive conversation.”
