Reno County EMS

Today is more than a day off.

It is a day to remember those who never made it home, to honor the families who carry that loss, and to reflect on the freedoms we get to enjoy because of their sacrifice. 🇺🇸

They answered the call and gave everything in return.

We honor their legacy today and always. 💙

Shoutout to our amazing 911 Hutchinson-Reno County Emergency Communications crew for the goodies during EMS week 🫶 (and for delivering to every station 💁‍♀️ The homemade goodies were literally to DIE for (which feels slightly inappropriate to say in EMS, but we’re saying it anyway).

We appreciate everything you do behind the scenes more than you know. Thanks always keeping track of us, even when we make it a little difficult ❤️📞🚑

Huge thank you, shout out to the Hutchinson Regional ER for putting together goodie bags for all of our crew members over EMS WEEK! We appreciate you guys and our partnership. 💕

Thank you to Diversicare of Hutchinson for spoiling us with some goodies during EMS week! We are surrounded by some of the most thoughtful facilities and appreciate the continued support and partnership! 💙🚑

This EMS Week, we honor the brave first responders who dedicate their lives to serving our communities 🚑

We are proud to support Reno County EMS by providing delicious, nutritious snacks to Fuel our First Responders. It's our small way of showing appreciation for their unwavering commitment to keeping us safe.

Their compassion, skill, and quick thinking make all the difference in critical moments. Every call they answer represents someone's loved one, and they treat each situation with the care and professionalism it deserves.

EMS Week 2026: Friday: EMS Recognition Day 💙🚑

No pictures today, just vibes and some encouragement to go check out Kansas EMS Association's page to check out the videos created to educate and bring awareness to the important role that EMS providers play in communities across the state. You might even see a few of your own Reno County EMS providers in there 👀

Some people run from chaos and blood. EMS providers park backwards in the driveway and walk toward it carrying a monitor and enough caffeine to kickstart anyone's heart.

Today, we recognize the providers who spend their lives taking care of complete strangers on some of their hardest days. The people who can perform under pressure, adapt in seconds, and still find time to crack a joke in the middle of a 2am lift assist.

Behind every ambulance is a crew carrying years of training, sacrifice, exhaustion, compassion, and dedication to this community, as well as the bright (sometimes even bright-eyed and bushy-tailed), passionate, and driven young professionals that this career seems to attract.

This career isn’t easy. It takes resilience, teamwork, and the ability to function on questionable sleep schedules and coworkers who somehow become your family.

🚨 To all EMS professionals: thank you for continuing to answer the call and serve others with heart. 🚨

We see you. We appreciate you. And today, we celebrate you. 💙

Thank you to Americare - Waldron Place and resident Dot for the thoughtful treats and support today! The energy drinks and kindness meant so much to our crews —especially during the long shifts!⚡️

We truly appreciate the support from our community during EMS Week and every day!🚑

EMS Week 2026: Day 4

Thursday is Save A Life Day 🩸🚑

May is National Stop the Bleed Month, and TODAY is Stop the Bleed Day.. this means it’s all about empowering everyday people to step in before EMS arrives.

Because the truth is: bystanders are almost always there first and can almost always make a difference.

The person who starts CPR before we arrive?
Hero. 💙

The person who grabs the AED?
Hero. 💙

The person who throws on gloves, applies pressure, and keeps someone alive long enough for us to take over?
Absolute hero. 💙

You don’t need a patch, lights and sirens, or a caffeine addiction to save a life. A little training and the willingness to act can make all the difference.

So today, learn CPR.
Learn Stop the Bleed.
And maybe don’t let your emergency response plan include standing around with your phone in your hand looking for someone to help.. BE the help 💙

Resources:

Stop the Bleed:
-American College of Surgeons – Stop the Bleed Program: https://www.stopthebleed.org/about/stop-the-bleed-month/
-Stop the Bleed Project

CPR Training:
-American Heart Association: https://cpr.heart.org/en/training-programs
-American Red Cross: https://www.redcross.org/take-a-class/cpr/cpr-training/cpr-classes?srsltid=AfmBOoq4bAle-hz4NMKPfYzceu5bN85SPsZbDEmeG0YjIll9btLkKAev

National STOP THE BLEED® Month May is National STOP THE BLEED® Month—learn bleeding control, find courses, buy a kit, and take action to save lives when every second counts.

EMS Week – Wednesday: EMS for Children Day 🚑🧸

Kids aren’t just tiny adults — they require specialized care, quick thinking, calm voices, and sometimes a pocket full of stickers. EMS for Children Day highlights the unique challenges of caring for pediatric patients and the importance of making sure our crews are prepared for every little emergency that comes our way.

At Reno County EMS, we care for patients of all ages — from first breaths to golden years — and today we’re celebrating the littlest ones we serve.

And speaking of little ones… our crews were once tiny humans too. Before the radios, stretchers, and sirens, they were making messes, pushing toy carts, and probably keeping their parents on their toes.

So enjoy this look back at some of our providers before they traded snack time for shift change and toys for trauma bags. 👶🚑

EMS Week 2026 continues with Tuesday’s theme: Safety.🚨

In EMS, safety is a big deal — because if one more person says “it’s probably not that heavy” before lifting a patient, we may all need back surgery by Friday.

Safety isn’t just about lights, sirens, and scene awareness. It’s also about wearing your seatbelt, checking your equipment, using proper lifting techniques, and remembering that caffeine and gas station taquitos are not an approved wellness program.

Some of the biggest safety risks in EMS aren’t dramatic at all. They’re the everyday things: fatigue, stress, rushing calls, skipping meals, and convincing yourself that your third energy drink counts as self-care.

The best crews know that staying safe means looking out for each other — physically and mentally. Check on your partner, take the extra second to slow down, and don’t be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

So today:
• Lift with your legs
• Wear your seatbelt
• Stay aware of your surroundings
• Drink some water
• And maybe eat something besides vending machine snacks

Stay safe out there, and remember the goal is to make it through the shift with the truck, your back, and your sanity all mostly intact.🚑