Butler Fire & EMS Education

10/21/2026

We offer a lot of program options…but we don’t yet offer a Firecat certification program 😞.

If Bernice could lend some expertise, and with Kansas Board of Regents approval we’d love to offer the first program in the nation! 🐈‍⬛ 🚒

The Wichita Police & Fire Foundation has a new and exclusive profile on one of Wichita Fire Department's most special members. Introducing WPFF's first service animal of the month: “Firecat Bernice”.
WPFF recently interviewed the firefighters at Station # 5 and learned that Bernice showed up at the station one day and has been a member of the team ever since.
Bernice lives at the station but is free to come and go as she pleases. She is definitely part of the neighborhood. Bernice can't exactly carry a firehose but she contributes by keeping the station pest free. Firefighters say that Bernice has caught mice, lizards, and even a flying bat in her quest to protect her firehouse sanctuary. Bernice started living at the station when she was young and even thought her true age is unknown, Bernice has been at the station for the past 2 years. With her long 2 year tenure Bernice actually has seniority over 4 other human firefighters in Station # 5.
Always wanting to help, firefighters say Bernice has actually been on some actual calls as she has been found as a stowaway on the firetruck when everyone returns to the station. Station # 5 firefighters said that if Bernice could no longer work as a firecat she would probably want to be a cat in the military or work on an airboat in a swamp.

09/15/2026

Butler CC alum Carter is out there doing good things!

HELLO and a big THANK YOU to Firefighter Carter Dickman from the Wichita Fire Department. FF Dickman is currently assigned to Station # 4 A-shift and has been with WFD for over two and a half years.
We asked a few questions … 🚒 Are you a dog or cat person? 🔥 I have a rescue Corgie named Theo or Theodore. 🚒 Who is your favorite person? 🔥 I credit everything I have in my life to him and that is my dad. Work ethic, attitude, and compassion. He shaped and molded me into the person I am today. 🚒 What do you find most rewarding about your career in fire service? 🔥 Being that support and that person that people can look to - on possibly their worst day. It’s cliche to say… I really take pride in it and have satisfaction helping in my community. 🔴 When you run into FF Dickman you will have to ask him how the whole crew played along (I mean everyone was in on it) with Lt. Morgan from Community Risk Reduction - they pulled a great prank. (They got him good).
Again, Thank You Wichita Fire Department for a few minutes of your time to share a few insights.

09/15/2026

Invest in the next generation of EMS providers while sharpening your own skills, earning continuing education, and enjoying competitive pay!

Butler CC Fire & EMS Education is looking for engaging and passionate individuals to join our team as part-time EMS Lab Assistants.

Our lab assistants play a vital role in our program as we seek to develop competent, confident, and compassionate prehospital providers. With multiple EMT courses, a robust AEMT program, continuing education courses, and more there are ample opportunities to find your fit and hone your skills in education.

For more information and to apply please visit http://employment.butlercc.edu. Applications are due September 25th!

05/16/2026

🚑 Level Up Your EMS Career This August!

Step into the next level of prehospital care with the Butler Community College Advanced EMT Program — a rigorous, two-semester hybrid course built for driven providers who want to become competent, confident, and compassionate AEMTs.

You’ll tackle a focused didactic semester, followed by 120 hours of hospital clinicals and 264 hours of field internship. We meet three Fridays a month in Andover, KS, and we proudly support working adults and distance learners — including arranging clinical and field placements closer to home when possible.

Ready to take the next step?
Learn more or apply today at http://www.butlercc.edu or call 316-323-6150.

Your future patients are counting on you! 🚑🔥

05/01/2026

From the classroom to the streets — our EMT & AEMT students crushed it during our immersive training scenario day! 💪🩹

Hands-on emergency simulations with real volunteer patients, guided by experienced EMS pros.

Building confidence, competence, and compassion one scenario at a time.

The next generation of emergency responders is ready! 🔥🚑

04/13/2026

Every semester our EMT students get to learn from some of the best when it comes to vehicle extrication and rescue! We are incredibly thankful for a strong partnership with Butler County Rescue Squad and Butler County EMS that pays huge dividends for our students!

04/12/2026

After many cups of coffee, energy drinks, some sleepless nights, lots of studying, and many patients helped our Advanced EMT students are wrapping up their Field Internship phase!

Students complete an immersive experience of at least 264 hours in the field to lay a solid foundation for advanced level patient care.

Thanks to strong partnerships with Butler County EMS and Independence Kansas Fire/EMS Department our first two students finished up this week! Over the next few days the remaining cohort students will finish up at Sedgwick County EMS.