Pottawatomie County EMS

08/15/2026

Members of the Pottawatomie County EMS team are attending the Kansas EMS Conference!

Representing PCEMS are Assistant Director Troy Armstrong, Billing Specialist Maggie Lundberg, Captain Brian Huntzinger, Lieutenant James LeBaron, Paramedic Briana Drinkwater, Advanced EMT Lisa Baker, and EMT Brad Clark.

Continuing education and professional networking are essential to strengthening our skills, exchanging ideas, and bringing valuable knowledge back to our organization and the communities we serve.

A special highlight for EMT Clark was getting to meet Jimmy Apple, better known as the EMS Avenger! We’re proud of our team’s commitment to learning, connecting, and advancing EMS in Kansas!

Make sure you check into tomorrow evening as members of our team are honored at the Kansas EMS Conference Awards Banquet.

08/13/2026

Thanks to the Sherrifs Department stopping by to come see me. They begged me for this flag.

08/13/2026

Thanks for the hospitality Pott Co EMS!

08/13/2026

Thanks for this AEMT class that came to see me at Pottawatomie County EMS!

08/13/2026

The Salty Paramedic’s first station stop in Kansas was Pottawatomie County EMS!

We were excited to welcome him and present him with some Pottawatomie County EMS swag. Members of the WSU Tech Advanced EMT class, Blue Township Fire Department, Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office, and Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office also stopped by to say hello!

This visit comes during an exciting week as we prepare for the KEMSA Conference, where Pottawatomie County EMS will be recognized as the 2026 Career Service of the Year. Our own Andrew Couchman will receive Administrator of the Year, and the late Joel Fager will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award.

The Salty Paramedic will also be presenting at the conference, and we are proud that Pottawatomie County EMS was his first stop. Welcome to Kansas!

08/13/2026

Welcome back, students!

Pottawatomie County EMS wishes students, families, teachers, and school staff across the county a safe and successful school year. As classes resume, please slow down in school zones, watch for children, and stop for school buses.

Have a great year!

08/12/2026

Thank you Belvue Township Fire Department and Ag Partners Cooperative for offering this training locally!

08/11/2026

Congratulations, Sonya Ketcher, NRP!

Pottawatomie County EMS is proud to congratulate PRN team member Sonya Ketcher on successfully obtaining her National Registry Paramedic certification!

Becoming a paramedic is no small accomplishment. It represents countless hours of classroom education, clinical and field experience, studying, testing, and a tremendous amount of dedication. Earning the NRP credential is a significant professional milestone, and we are incredibly excited to celebrate Sonya’s achievement.

Once obtaining her certification through the Kansas Board of EMS, Sonya will begin being integrated into her Advanced Life Support (ALS) role within the Pottawatomie County EMS system, putting her expanded education, skills, and abilities to work serving our communities.

Please join us in congratulating Paramedic Ketcher on this outstanding accomplishment!

08/11/2026

Any youth in the Belvue, Wamego, St. Mary’s, Louisville area interested in learning more about Emergency Services?

Our Cadet Program is designed for youth ages 14–17 who are interested in learning more about firefighting, emergency medical services, rescue, and public safety. Cadets will have the opportunity to train alongside department members, participate in department training and activities, learn about fire and emergency operations, and develop skills in teamwork, leadership, communication, and public service.

As cadets gain training and experience, they may also have opportunities to provide appropriate operational support during emergency incidents under the direction and supervision of department personnel. Safety, education, and mentorship will remain the foundation of the program.

We will be holding an Informational Meeting on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Belvue Fire Station. We encourage prospective cadets and their parent or legal guardian to attend. We’ll discuss how the program works, expectations, training opportunities, safety requirements, and the application process, and we’ll have plenty of time for questions.

08/09/2026

In an emergency, the minutes before first responders arrive can make a difference.

Pottawatomie County EMS is proud to offer FEMA’s Until Help Arrives program to organizations, businesses, and community groups throughout our county.

Recently, Deputy Director Troy Armstrong presented the program to members of Pottawatomie County Public Works, providing practical information and skills they can use when faced with an emergency before EMS, fire, or law enforcement arrives.

The program focuses on simple actions everyday people can take to help save a life, including recognizing an emergency, calling 911, helping someone who is injured, stopping life-threatening bleeding, positioning the injured, providing comfort, and safely assisting until professional responders arrive.

You don’t have to be a first responder to make a difference. Sometimes, you are the help until help arrives.

Interested in hosting an Until Help Arrives program for your workplace, organization, or community group?

👉 Submit an EMS Event/Education Request:
https://www.pottcounty.org/FormCenter/EMS-12/EMS-EventEducation-Request-80

Prepared people build prepared communities.