Canton, KS Emergency Medical Service

05/25/2026

Today, we honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. Their courage, selflessness, and dedication to protecting our freedoms will never be forgotten.

This Memorial Day, we pause to reflect with gratitude for those who gave everything for the communities and nation they loved. We also extend our deepest appreciation to the families who carry their legacy forward every day.

From all of us at Canton EMS, thank you to our fallen heroes. We remember you today and always.

05/24/2026

This EMS Appreciation Week (May 17th-23rd), we want to take a moment to recognize and thank the incredible men and women who volunteer their time, energy, and hearts to serve our community.

Being part of a volunteer EMS service means sacrificing sleep, family time, holidays, and personal commitments to answer the call whenever someone needs help most. It means showing compassion on people’s hardest days, staying calm in chaos, and serving with dedication even when no one is watching.

To our crews — thank you for your selflessness, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to caring for others. Your willingness to step up at all hours of the day and night does not go unnoticed. Our community is safer, stronger, and better because of each of you.

We are incredibly grateful for the sacrifices you and your families make to keep this service running. Thank you for the countless hours, the teamwork, the compassion, and the heart you bring to this department every single day.

Happy EMS Appreciation Week to our amazing volunteers. We appreciate you more than words can express. 🚑💙

Pictured:
Back Row: Brian Schmidt- Paramedic/Service Director, Katie Eberle- AEMT/Assistant Director, Matt Aksamit- EMT, Brock Ratzlaff- EMT, Terry Enns- EMR, Nathan Finch- MD/ Medical Director
Front Row: Morgan Morgan- EMT, Chris McMannis- EMT, Christina Smith- EMT, Lakin Williams- EMT

Not Pictured:
Beth Lacy- EMT, Kim Carlson- EMT, Calyene Henry- EMT, Josh McMannis- EMR, Wray Ratzlaff- EMR

05/24/2026

Thank you McPherson County Dispatch for the EMS Appreciation Week goodies!!

05/21/2026

Tonight we trained over Psychiatric Emergencies including getting hands on training with our new soft restraints!

Soft restraints are an absolute last resort, but vital, to help keep behavioral health patients from injuring themselves or our crew members.

We also covered different types of behavioral health, scene safety, verbal calming tactics, as well as chemical sedation when necessary.

We are grateful to have new tools to help keep our patients and ourselves safe!

05/19/2026

05/11/2026

Today, we proudly recognize and celebrate all mothers—especially the moms who serve, support, lead, and care for others both at home and throughout our community.

Motherhood is filled with countless sacrifices, quiet acts of love, unwavering strength, endless patience, and a level of dedication that often goes unseen. From comforting little ones in the middle of the night, to guiding families through life’s challenges, to being the steady foundation others lean on—mothers shape lives, strengthen families, and help build stronger communities every single day.

To the mothers on our EMS team, the spouses and partners of first responders, the moms who wait through late-night calls, the grandmothers, stepmothers, foster mothers, adoptive mothers, and every woman who loves, nurtures, mentors, and cares for others—thank you. Your compassion, resilience, and selfless love do not go unnoticed. The impact you make reaches farther than words can express.

From all of us at EMS, we extend our deepest gratitude and wish every mother a safe, joyful, and truly appreciated Mother’s Day. Thank you for all you do—not just today, but every single day. ❤️🚑

05/04/2026

Today, on National Firefighter Day, we want to take a moment to recognize and honor the dedicated personnel of our local fire department.

Whether responding in the middle of the night, standing by during community events, training countless hours, or answering the call when our neighbors need help most—your commitment to service does not go unnoticed. As volunteers, you give your time, energy, and hearts to protect this community, often balancing family, careers, and personal sacrifices along the way.

From all of us at Canton EMS, thank you for your partnership, your professionalism, and the trust we share on scene. It is an honor to serve beside you.

Today we celebrate your courage, your selflessness, and the difference you make every single day.

Happy National Firefighter Day. 🚒❤️

04/16/2026

Good Morning!

If you have a special dispatcher in your life this is your reminder you have until Saturday to wish them Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week!! Or if words are as hard for you to say as me 😆,
🎉Happy Dispatchers Week🎉

This is a strong group of individuals to do the job they do and we absolutely could not do our job without their dedication and direction. They are just as much of a life line for us as they are to those who call 911.

Thank you McPherson County Dispatch for all you do for our community and us! We are honored to get to celebrate you this week🥳

04/14/2026

Thunderstorms are expected to develop later this afternoon into the evening across south central and southeast Kansas. The strongest activity will be capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and even a few tornadoes. Heavy rain may lead to localized flooding concerns as well.