ABOUT ALLEN COUNTY EMS
Originally licensed since the early ‘80s  by the Kansas Board of EMS, Allen County Emergency Medical Services was comprised of volunteer and full time personnel.  In 2005, Allen County EMS made steps to become a full-time EMS service with all paid personnel.  In 2008, Allen County EMS took further steps in providing the most up to date medical care by becoming ALS licensed. Today, Allen County EMS is comprised of 31 full and part time employees (16 Paramedics and 15 EMT’s) 
Allen County EMS is funded through a combination of tax dollars and revenue from our medical and trauma services.
Under the leadership of the Director of Emergency Medical Services, Michael Burnett, Allen County EMS strives to provide the highest, most up to date level of pre-hospital care to the citizens of Allen County and surrounding areas.

SERVICES PROVIDED BY ALLEN COUNTY EMS
Allen County EMS provides advanced life support care with a staff of State Certified Paramedics. We also provide basic life support care with a staff of State Certified EMT’s.
Allen County EMS also provides transport from Allen County Hospital to more advanced hospitals in the Greater Kansas City, Wichita, and Topeka areas.

LOCATIONS
The main office of Allen County EMS is located at 412 N State St, Iola, Ks. The telephone number is (620)365-1460. Allen County has three stations, one located in Iola, Ks. This station currently houses 1 full time ambulance with a certified Paramedic and a certified EMT. This station is manned 24 hours a day all year around. The telephone number for this station is (620)365-1460. The other two stations are manned 24 hours per day all year round, with certified Paramedic’s and Certified EMT’s. The Moran stations phone number is (620)237-4214. The Humboldt stations phone number is (620) 473-2818

PUBLIC RELATIONS EVENTS
Allen County EMS is involved in community safety events throughout the county. Each year, Allen County EMS in conjunction with local Fire Departments, Sheriff’s Office, and Police Departments organize and stage a mock Prom Crash Scenario. This scenario emphasizes the importance of safely enjoying the prom and after prom activities, and shows first hand the devastating effects of driving under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs.

Allen County EMS has several certified instructors on staff.  If your organization is in need of CPR, First Aid, or other  training, Allen County EMS may be able to facilitate such classes.  Allen County EMS provides medical stand-by's at sporting events throughout the county such as football games, rodeos, races, and other requested events.

 TRAINING
Allen County EMS has an “open door” policy for our training, meaning we welcome any individual in need of State or National Training Hours to attend our training classes free of charge. Allen County EMS also serves as a “training ground” for students by acting as a field internship training site for Allen County Community College and other surrounding community colleges for Paramedic and EMT students.

Students ride with seasoned Paramedic/EMT crews, and are allowed to provide basic, as well as advanced, life support care under the close supervision of the crew.  This service provides valuable “on the job” training for these future technicians.

EMPLOYMENT
Individuals interested in employment with Allen County EMS may obtain an application in the County Clerk Office, located on the second floor of the Allen County Courthouse. 

FAQ’S
What is an ALS Service?
An ALS service is recognized by the Kansas Board of EMS as being able to provide Advanced Life Support. Paramedics certified in the State of Kansas are trained to administer and utilize Advanced Life Support techniques. Among other advanced skills, Paramedics are able to utilize advanced medications and advanced airway skills. Overall, an ALS Service is able to provide a higher level of medical care than a BLS service.

What is a BLS Service?
A BLS service is recognized by the Kansas Board of EMS as being able to  utilize Basic Life Support.  EMT’s are able to provide basic life support with some advanced life support techniques. Among the advanced life support skills, EMT’s are able to utilize some medications and advanced airway skills.

What is the difference between a Paramedic and EMT? 
A Paramedic is required more education (on average 2 years after completion of EMT training) than an EMT and is qualified to provide Advanced Life saving techniques.

FAQ’S
Why does an ambulance pass me with lights and sirens, only to turn them off after they have passed?
At times, another Ambulance may be closer to the emergency than the ambulance that just passed you. Therefore, for safety reasons, the crew will shut off their lights and sirens and slow to the posted speed limit. There are also times in which the person who called 911, has decided not to wait for an Ambulance or has decided they do not want an Ambulance after they made the initial call. Once again, all lights and sirens are turned off and the crew will slow to the posted speed limit for safety reasons.

Why is Ambulance spelled backwards on the front?
Ambulance is spelled backwards so it is possible to read it correctly in your rear view mirror.