Butler County EMS

06/20/2026

Congratulations to Lieutenant Travis Unruh for completing the Leadership Butler Program! In addition to serving as a Paramedic, Travis is a member of our Butler County EMS Honor Guard, and Butler County Rescue Squad Divemaster.

06/14/2026

ALL BUTLER COUNTY RESIDENTS WITHIN 10 MILES OF SW HAVERHILL AND SW 100TH. PLEASE CHECK YOUR PROPERTY AND ANY CAMERAS. REPORT ANY SIGHTINGS TO 911 DISPATCH SINCE 6:00 PM YESTERDAY.

On Saturday, June 13th, 2026, between the hours of 6:30PM and 7:00PM, Fred Alvin Dieter walked away from his residence in the area of SW 100th St and SW Haverhill Rd. This address is rural and outside of the city limits of Augusta. He left in an unknown direction and is not believed to be utilizing a vehicle at this time. Fred is 77 years old and has the beginning stages of dementia. He was wearing jeans, a blue shirt and ball cap at the time he left. He is 5’9” tall and weighs 175lbs. He has brown eyes, and grey hair and beard. If seen or have any information please contact the Butler County Emergency Communications Center at 316-320-1294 or the Butler County Sheriff’s Office at 316-322-4254.

06/09/2026

What an incredible honor and solemn reminder to have the National EMS Memorial Service Moving Honors to visit our community. As the Moving Honors procession travels across the United States on it's journey to Arlington, Virginia, it made a meaningful stop in Andover KS to help us remember and honor the EMS professional heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. During the ceremony, 37 names were called, including one of our very own, Justin Lauppe. Their service, dedication, and sacrifice will never be forgotten. We are both grateful and humbled to have been a part of this special tribute and to stand alongside family, friends, and fellow EMS professionals in honoring these heroes. Please join us in wishing the National EMS Memorial Service Moving Honors team safe travels as they continue their journey to the next destination.

06/08/2026

National EMS Memorial Service Moving Honors Procession will be stopping at the Andover Capitol Federal Amphitheater Tuesday June 9 at 1:00 pm.

06/06/2026

The Difficult Airway Course, sponsored by Cowley College EMS Education, is a National airway standards training. This is required for all Butler County Paramedics. Two of our staff are instructors.

06/05/2026

06/02/2026

CPR & AED Awareness Week 2026

This week, Butler County EMS is proud to join communities nationwide in raising awareness about the lifesaving power of CPR and AEDs. Knowing how to act quickly in an emergency can make all the difference.

Did you know?

Performing CPR immediately after someone’s heart stops can double or even triple their chance of survival.
AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) are easy to use and can restore a normal heartbeat in sudden cardiac arrest.
We encourage everyone to learn CPR and how to use an AED. Your quick action can save a life—maybe even of someone you love.

Stay informed. Stay prepared. Stay ready.

05/28/2026

Midwest Transplant Network surprised Butler County EMS crews with a Certificate of Recognition for our outstanding commitment to saving lives through tissue referrals.

Since March 12, 2025, more than 300 lives have been saved or enhanced thanks to the efforts of our crews and partners. This achievement reflects the compassion, professionalism, and dedication shown every day by our EMS team.

A special thank you to Arielle Steinle for the success of this program and for the leadership she showed in getting it started. Your hard work has made a lasting impact on so many lives.

We are honored to be recognized and proud to continue serving our community in ways that make a difference beyond the call.