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Allen County Commissioners Approve Change of Ventilator Purchase for EMS Ambulance

Tuesday, October 28

ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — Allen County Commissioners Tuesday approved a change in the type of ventilator it will be purchasing for one of the EMS ambulances. Director Michael Burnett said this came about based on a recommendation from respiratory staff at Allen County Regional... Read More.

Lifesaving Equipment Under Review: Reno County EMS Ensures AED Readiness Across the County

Thursday, October 16

HUTCHINSON, Kan. -- Automated External Defibrillators, or AEDs, are used by ordinary people to perform an extraordinary task: bringing life-saving equipment to the side of a person whose heart has stopped beating.Beginning September 24, 2025, Reno County EMS staff are out in the community,... Read More.

McPherson County Explains EMS Sales Tax Measure, Designed to Ease Property Tax Burden

Monday, October 13

On the ballot in the Nov. 4, 2025, general election McPHERSON COUNTY, Kan. — McPherson County voters will see a proposal on the November 4 ballot for a ½ cent (0.5%) county-wide sales tax dedicated to funding Emergency Medical Services (EMS). If approved, the tax... Read More.

McPherson EMS Holds Successful School Supply Drive

Monday, August 4

McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson EMS held their school supply drive over the weekend, and they did better than hoped - a lot better.They had a goal to fill seven Walmart shopping carts, but by the time they finished they doubled the total amount of... Read More.

Butler County EMS Mourns the Loss of Paramedic Justin Lauppe in the Line of Duty

Friday, May 16

EL DORADO, Kan. — With profound sadness, Butler County EMS announces the passing of Paramedic Justin Lauppe, who died while serving our community on May 16, 2025. Justin, a dedicated 14 year veteran of emergency medical services, experienced cardiac arrest and lost his life... Read More.

City of McPherson Approves Change Order on Purchase of New Ambulance, Hears Annual EMS Report

Tuesday, January 14

By Lucky Kidd McPHERSON, Kan. — McPherson City Commissioners approved a change order on purchase of a new Ambulance. EMS director Will Moore said there was an increase of $3,956 in the chassis cost from the bid originally accepted last April. This brings the total... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve Marketing Plans for Proposed Half Percent Sales Tax for EMS on November General Election Ballot

Tuesday, September 17

By Lucky Kidd IOLA, Kan. — The Allen County Commission has approved the marketing plans for a proposed half percent sales tax for EMS that's on the November General Election ballot. It accepted proposals from the Iola Register for quarter page ads that will run... Read More.

Allen County Commissioners Approve Submission to Voters at November General Election for Half Percent Sales Tax Proposal Supporting EMS Services

Wednesday, August 28

By Lucky Kidd ALLEN COUNTY, Kan. — The Allen County Commission Tuesday approved submission to voters at the November General Election a proposal for a half percent sales tax to support EMS services. Action to place the proposal on the ballot had to be taken... Read More.

Newton Fire and EMS Awarded $518K through FEMA Firefighter Grant

Monday, August 26

By Lucky Kidd NEWTON, Kan. — Newton Fire/EMS has been awarded a Federal Assistance for Firefighter's Grant (AFG) worth over $518,000 through FEMA to purchase a new fire engine and tender.This will replace a 41-year-old military style and employee-built water tender that holds insufficient amounts... Read More.

Celebrity Goat Milking Champions, Kansas Board of EMS

Saturday, September 16

By Brenna Eller HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Kansas Board of EMS "Goat Busters" took home the first place trophy for the Celebrity Goat Milking Contest at the Kansas State Fair Sheep, Swine and Goat Building on Friday. The Runner Up team was the Hutchinson Fire... Read More.

Kansas EMS Association Announces 2023 KEMSA Award Winners

Wednesday, August 2

KANSAS — The Kansas EMS Association just announced the 2023 KEMSA Award Winners who will be attending the award banquet on Aug. 12., along with the Educator of the Year Zach Bieghler from Kingman EMS, who was previously shared about on July 28. 2023 KEMSA... Read More.

Kingman EMS Receives $8,000 Donation From Invenergy

Friday, July 28

KINGMAN, Kan. — Kingman EMS gave thanks to Invenergy for an $8,000 donation on July 27. With the money, the department was able to buy Sapphire Multi-Therapy Infusion pumps for each ambulance. These programmable IV Pumps will help the providers administer IV medications... Read More.