SPONSORED BY STAYFIT4DUTY
Held at the Maker’s Mark Wildcat Whisky Club, Lexington, KY
After a couple of days of intense learning, high-stakes training, and community-shaping conversation, the FAST25 crowd did what all great tribes do—we gathered. Not for another lecture. Not for another lab. But for something just as essential to our work: connection.
The FAST After-Hours Party, held at the stunning Maker’s Mark Wildcat Whisky Club inside the Central Bank Center, was a moment to pause, breathe, and celebrate the people who make this profession what it is. From fresh faces to legends of the industry, attendees, speakers, sponsors, and content creators all came together under one roof. And this time, the only objective was to be present.
This wasn’t just a social hour. It was a celebration of EMS and critical care culture—our shared grit, humor, heartbreak, growth, and unshakable bond. Whether you were trading stories with someone you’ve followed online for years, toasting with your crew, or meeting a mentor for the first time, the energy was grounded in genuine connection.
It was laid-back, low-key, and exactly what everyone needed.
Sponsored with Heart
A special thanks goes to James Boomhower and the team at StayFit4Duty, who sponsored the event and helped make it possible—during EMS Week, no less. Their ongoing support for the mental, physical, and emotional well-being of providers is what this movement is all about.
Boomhower’s presence and passion were felt throughout the evening, reminding everyone that our strength as clinicians is deeply tied to our ability to show up as humans first.
One Night. One Tribe.
As the music played and the glasses clinked, you could feel the unity in the room. It didn’t matter what patch was on your sleeve or what title was on your name badge. We were just people—doing the work, holding each other up, and taking one night to celebrate this community.
FAST After-Hours wasn’t the end of FAST25. It was the heartbeat underneath it all. And if you missed it? Don’t worry—we’re just getting started.
See you in Austin!