Kansas Region 5 EMS Council

10/18/2026

Our Hearts Are With Wichita and Sedgwick County

The Kansas Region V EMS Council extends our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers to everyone impacted by the tragic events at the Stryker Sports Complex in Wichita on Saturday, October 17, 2026.

Our hearts are with the families who have lost loved ones, those who were injured, and everyone whose lives have been forever changed by this unimaginable tragedy.

We also stand alongside our brothers and sisters in EMS, fire, law enforcement, emergency communications, and the healthcare professionals who responded to this heartbreaking incident. We recognize the tremendous emotional and physical toll that incidents of this magnitude can have on first responders, and we want you to know that you are not alone.

As a regional EMS community, we stand ready to offer whatever assistance, resources, or support we can provide to our partners in Wichita and Sedgwick County in the difficult days ahead.

IMPORTANT REQUEST FROM WICHITA POLICE:

If you were present at the Stryker Sports Complex during the incident and captured any photographs or videos, please visit the Wichita Police Department’s official social media pages for information and a link to submit your footage directly to investigators.

No matter how insignificant you may believe your footage to be, it could contain valuable information that assists with the ongoing investigation.

During this difficult time, we ask everyone to continue keeping the victims, their families, the Wichita community, and all responding personnel in your thoughts and prayers.

To our partners in Sedgwick County: Region V stands with you. Kansas EMS stands with you.

09/18/2026

A huge kudos to Sedgwick County EMS for their work during today’s exercise! Their crews coordinated the triage, treatment, and transport of more than 70 simulated patients in a short period of time.

Sedgwick County EMS activated MERGe, giving the Region V EMS Council an opportunity to test our regional mutual aid response plan. Based on agency responses, Region V could have provided 3 BLS ambulances, 19 ALS ambulances, 6 supervisor vehicles, and 1 side-by-side if this had been an actual incident.

Thank you to every agency that responded to our mutual aid request today, including those that were unable to provide resources, and to the agencies that indicated they could assist. Your responses helped us build a realistic picture of regional availability and test how quickly we can coordinate support.

Today’s exercise showed the strength of our regional partnerships and gave us practical ways to improve our next response.

07/08/2026

In order to allow Region V services to attend the KSBEMS Legislative update meeting in Salina we will be canceling the Region V meeting on 07-14-2026.

06/16/2026

The Kansas Region 5 EMS Council would like to extend our congratulations to all of the outstanding recipients recognized by the Kansas EMS Association. These individuals and agencies represent the dedication, compassion, innovation, and excellence that make Kansas EMS such a strong profession.

We are especially proud of the many Region 5 providers and services who continue to lead the way and be recognized at the state level.

Please see KEMSA’s formal announcement to celebrate all of this year’s deserving award recipients. Congratulations to each of you on this well-earned recognition!

05/25/2026

05/21/2026

Day two of the Fitch & Associates Beyond the Streets leadership course is underway in Junction City, and it has been incredible to see EMS professionals from across Kansas, Missouri, and Illinois coming together to learn, collaborate, and grow as leaders in our profession. The conversations, shared experiences, and commitment to serving others have made this an outstanding course so far.

A huge thank you as well to Paradox Coffee & Bistro for generously donating lunch and beverages for today’s class. Your support of first responders and public safety professionals is greatly appreciated and helped make the day even better for everyone attending.

We also want to sincerely thank C.L. Hoover Opera House for hosting this course and providing such a wonderful venue for training, networking, and professional development.

05/20/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who attended today’s event sponsored by Region V EMS. Events like these are a great reminder of the strength of regional collaboration, continuing education, and the shared commitment we all have to improving patient care across Northeast Kansas.

We appreciate all of the attendees, presenters, partners, and supporters who helped make this event a success. Your dedication to EMS and public safety does not go unnoticed. Thank you for investing in your profession and in the communities we serve every day.

EMS leaders from all over the Midwest are here for at C.L. Hoover Opera House for Day 1 of "Beyond the Street" Essential Skills for Supervisors

05/18/2026

We would like to extend a HUGE thank you to Paradox Coffee & Bistro for their incredible generosity and support of our Beyond the Streets Leadership Course.

Their donation of food and beverages helped make this important training experience even more welcoming and enjoyable for all those in attendance. Community partnerships like this truly make a difference, and we are incredibly grateful for local businesses that continue to support first responders, leadership development, and professional growth within emergency services.

Beyond the Streets focuses on strengthening leadership, communication, and organizational culture within public safety, and having the support of community partners such as Paradox Coffee & Bistro only adds to the success of the program.

Thank you again for your kindness, hospitality, and continued support of EMS and public safety professionals throughout our region. We encourage everyone to support local businesses that give back to their communities in such meaningful ways!

05/17/2026

This EMS Week, Region V Northeast Kansas EMS Council proudly celebrates the EMS professionals, dispatchers, educators, leaders, volunteers, and community partners who work together every day to improve outcomes across Northeast Kansas.

From our largest communities to our smallest rural towns, EMS is built on teamwork, compassion, dedication, and service. Across all 24 counties of Region V, providers answer the call day and night — caring for neighbors, supporting one another, and strengthening the communities we serve.

“Improving Outcomes. Together.” is more than a theme — it reflects the collaboration between agencies, healthcare systems, first responders, public safety partners, and citizens throughout our region.

To every EMS Professional:
Thank you for your commitment, sacrifice, and service to the people of Northeast Kansas.

One Mission. 26 Counties. Countless Lives.

04/22/2026

We are proud to share a note of appreciation received from Miami County EMS following the recent tornado response that impacted Hillsdale and surrounding areas.

This incident is a powerful reminder of the strength of coordinated response across Kansas. Through the activation of the Kansas Major Emergency Response Group (MERGe), resources from multiple counties came together quickly to support impacted communities. In total, 19 ambulances, EMS supervisors, and additional support assets were mobilized to assist Franklin, Miami, and Linn counties during a complex and rapidly evolving situation.

This is exactly what regional collaboration looks like—agencies supporting agencies, stepping in when it matters most, and ensuring that no community stands alone during times of crisis.

We want to recognize all responding personnel for their professionalism, adaptability, and commitment to service. Your efforts made a difference.

Thank you to Miami County EMS for the kind words and for their leadership during this incident. We are proud to stand alongside partners across the region and state as part of a system that continues to demonstrate resilience, coordination, and excellence.

Stronger together. Always ready.