05/01/2026
Ellsworth County EMS had the pleasure of hosting Ellsworth County Youth Safety Day, welcoming 6th grade students from Kanopolis Middle School, Wilson Elementary, and Central Plains Elementary to the EMS station for a fun and educational day focused on safety.
Students participated in a variety of hands-on learning stations covering important topics that will help keep them safe now and in the future. These included fire extinguisher use, gun safety, the effects of drugs on the brain and addiction, internet safety and bullying, ATV/UTV safety, weather awareness, the dangers of energy drinks, seat belt safety, electrical and power line safety, and a K-9 demonstration showcasing how trained dogs assist in locating drugs and searching for individuals.
This event is designed to provide real-world knowledge in an engaging way, and it’s always great to see the students actively participating and asking questions throughout the day.
We could not make this event possible without the incredible support of our community and our dedicated presenters. A huge thank you to:
Ellsworth County Health Department
K-State Extension, Midway District - Ellsworth
Kanopolis State Park - Kansas Wildlife & Parks
Kansas Highway Patrol Recruiting & Community Engagement
Ellsworth Volunteer Fire Dept
Ellsworth Kansas Police Department
Sheriff of Ellsworth County, Kansas
Ellsworth County Kansas Emergency Management
Kurt Werth (K-State Extension)
Rolling Hills Electric Cooperative, Inc.
Ellsworth County EMS
Youth Safety Day has become a highly anticipated annual event, and we truly appreciate the continued support from our schools and community partners who help make it such a success each year.
Thank you to everyone involved for investing in the safety and future of our youth!