Pottawatomie County EMS

06/07/2026

Lieutenant Swanson and Advanced EMT Hurst were proud so be able to share bleeding control knowledge at this event!

06/06/2026

Pottawatomie County EMS, alongside the Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office , was requested by the Geary County Sheriff's Office to provide mutual aid assistance to a missing person search operation.

Pottawatomie County EMS deployed two personnel, a command vehicle, and a patient transport-capable UTV in support of the incident.

Per the Geary County Sheriff's Office:
"Axel has been found. At this time, we will not be releasing any information about his condition. We will provide more information at a later time. Thank you to all agencies involved, as well as the community coming together to assist. No further assistance is needed."

For additional information, please see the Geary County Sheriff's Office post:
https://www.facebook.com/GearyCountySheriffsOffice/posts/pfbid025KS8ZRkkyHakTiDTMnnJzar8zenRKwmG6A3RrSwzDxddGKbFAhWKGR1RWYkhMCfml

06/05/2026

There are some closed roads in various parts of Pottawatomie County due to flooding. Do not go around barriers and do not drive through flooded roadways.

06/04/2026

Pottawatomie County EMS would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the American Legion for their generous donation of bottled water.

These supplies will help keep personnel hydrated during emergency incidents, rehabilitation operations, and upcoming community events, including the Fourth of July celebrations.

Support like this helps ensure our crews remain healthy, safe, and ready to serve when our community needs us most.

Thank you for your continued support of local emergency services and the people who answer the call. 🚑🇺🇸

06/02/2026

Today marked Day 1 of the Advanced EMT Cohort Program hosted at Pottawatomie County EMS in partnership with WSU Tech EMS Education

This program is made possible through a grant designed to bring EMS education opportunities to rural communities across Kansas.

We are proud to announce that Pottawatomie County EMS is the first agency in Kansas to host an Advanced EMT program funded through this grant. This cohort will provide advanced EMS education for four Pottawatomie County EMS personnel and two Dickinson County EMS personnel.

A special congratulations goes out to our team members taking this next step in their EMS careers: Anne Bruns, Zach Davis, Abby Larson, and Jaclyn Schoening. Your commitment to professional growth and excellence in patient care will have a lasting impact on the communities we serve.

We wish all of the students success as they begin this exciting journey and look forward to seeing their accomplishments throughout the program.

06/01/2026

June 1–7 is National CPR & AED Awareness Week!

Every year, thousands of lives are saved because ordinary people take action before EMS arrives. Knowing how to perform CPR and use an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) can make the difference between life and death during a cardiac emergency.

At Pottawatomie County EMS, we encourage everyone to take the time to learn these lifesaving skills. Immediate CPR and early defibrillation significantly improve a person's chance of survival following sudden cardiac arrest.

✅ Learn CPR
✅ Know where AEDs are located
✅ Be prepared to act
✅ Every second counts

Together, we can build a safer and more prepared community.

05/31/2026

Last night’s structure fire response was an outstanding example of the teamwork and cooperation that exists among public safety agencies in Pottawatomie County.

Pottawatomie County EMS personnel stood by to provide medical support for responders and any potential victims.

Incidents like this highlight the importance of strong partnerships, training, and communication between fire, EMS, and law enforcement. When emergencies occur, these agencies come together with a common mission: protecting lives, property, and our community.

Most importantly, we are thankful that no injuries were reported.

Thank you to all personnel involved for your professionalism, dedication, and commitment to serving Pottawatomie County.

At roughly 8pm on May 30, 2026, PCCFD #1- Station 10- St George was dispatched to a working structure fire in the area of John Scott and Grantham Roads. Our pumper was first to arrive and made a quick exterior knock down then moved interior to check for extension. Automatic aid was received from Blue Township Fire Department and Louisville Township Fire Department. Later tanker support was requested from Belvue Township Fire Department . On scene support was also provided by Pottawatomie County EMS, Pottawatomie Co Sheriff's Office, and Kansas Fire Marshal. Thankfully no injuries were reported.

05/25/2026

In observance of Memorial Day, the Pottawatomie County EMS administrative offices are closed today.

However, all five ambulance stations remain fully staffed and ready to respond 24/7 to serve our communities across Pottawatomie County.

As we remember and honor all those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

We also thank our EMS professionals and first responders who are serving today.

05/23/2026

As we close out EMS Week, today’s theme is EMS Remembrance Day — a day to honor and remember those who dedicated their lives to serving others through emergency medical services.

Today we remember our late Director, Joel Fager.

Joel’s leadership, dedication, and commitment to serving the people of Pottawatomie County left a lasting impact on this department, this community, and the countless lives he touched throughout his career. His legacy continues to live on through the providers he mentored, the service he helped build, and the mission we continue to carry forward every day.

EMS is more than a profession — it is a family. And today, we pause to remember one of our own.

Thank you, Joel, for your service, your sacrifice, and your leadership. You are deeply missed, but never forgotten.

05/22/2026

A huge thank you to the Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office for stopping by with popsicles and goodies for our crews during EMS Week! Your support and kindness mean so much to our team.

We also want to give a special thank you to Communications Officer Angela Schumaker for the delicious pot pie and sweets! We truly appreciate the continued support from our public safety family and community partners.