ITLS of Florida

09/11/2022

The DOH EMS Constituent Group September Meetings & 2022 Excellence in EMS Awards Ceremony are happening this week! Join us virtually or in-person at the Omni Orlando Resort. Find the schedule and virtual links at https://conta.cc/3RVEPh6

08/12/2022

Registration is open.

International Trauma Conference November 2-4, 2022 Tampa, Florida, USA Registration | Brochure Conference Location Hilton Tampa Downtown 211 N. Tampa

03/25/2022

Save the date: Nov 2-4, 2022 in Tampa. See you there.

03/02/2022

ITLS High Threat for Military and Civilian Providers is now ready for pre-order! The ITLS High Threat for Military and Civilian Providers course manual

09/30/2021

It's only fitting that this comes up on our timeline. Last night Dr. Gianas was posthumously awarded with the 2021 FL DOH Marilyn Cook EMS pioneer award.

08/20/2021

Please participate in this survey if you're planning to attend the 2021 ITLS conference in November.

Quick ITLS Survey about the 2021 Conference.

08/06/2021

Dr. Peter John Gianas age 65 of Starke
Jan 8, 1956 - Jul 28, 2021

Born in Wellsville, NY on January 8, 1956 the son of John and Annette Gianas who predeceased him. He resided in Wellsville until he graduated high school in 1974 as valedictorian and Student Council president.

Peter attended medical school at John Hopkins University and later at George Washington University where he graduated in 1982. Dr. Gianas moved to Starke, Florida where he started his private practice and began work at Shands Hospital in 1983. He so loved the Starke community, he stayed and practiced medicine for the rest of his life there.

Dr. Gianas served as the Medical Director for Alachua County Fire Rescue, Bradford County EMS, Bradford County Fire Rescue, Clay County Fire Rescue, Union County EMS, Gilchrist County Fire Rescue, Starke Fire Rescue, Santa Fe Community College EMS Programs, Florida Gateway EMS Training Programs, AHEC Board of Directors, International Trauma Life Support Board of Directors, and as an Emergency Medicine Educator in many capacities.

Pete had a brilliant mind and a compassionate soul. He loved practicing medicine because he loved caring for people. He was a lifelong learner and a gifted teacher. Bradford County Emergency Medical Service was known and respected around the world for its cutting edge delivery of service to the community of Northern Florida.

Pete had a wonderful sense of humor and was a master story teller. He was a generous, loyal, loving man whose influence was felt on all who knew him. Dr. Pete will be truly missed.

Dr. Gianas is survived by sisters Sophia Gianas and Cynthia Schroeder. Two nieces, Christina Schroeder and Courtney (Brett) Stevens. Two nephews, Timothy (Alicia) Schroeder and Michael Gianas. Great nieces Makenzie Wheeler and Eryn Laskarzewski and a great nephew, Alex Laskarzewski. Aunt and Uncle John and Shirley Giopulos, their family and longtime friend, Lynn Fulmer.

A Memorial Service will be held at 12:00 noon EST, on August 6, 2021 at the Madison Street Baptist Church in Starke, Florida. The Family of Dr. Peter Gianas has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to: The Friends of the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, New York 14895. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200

08/02/2021

Dr. Peter J. Gianas, MD
Memorial Service Information

For those of you unable to attend in person, there will be a LIVE Stream of the service on August 6, 2021. Simply scan the below QR code, or visit https://youtu.be/FavMjPkWyxo to view the service.

The Family of Dr. Peter Gianas has requested in lieu of flowers donations be made to: The Friends of the David A. Howe Public Library, 155 North Main Street, Wellsville, New York 14895.