KEMSA - About Us

KEMSA was formed in 1996 after members from several EMS factions decided to unite to have a single voice for EMS in Kansas. This voice is heard not only locally and at the state level, but at the national level as a member of the National Association of EMTs.

KEMSA is a non-profit organization dedicated to the improvement of EMS in Kansas. KEMSA has members throughout Kansas at every level of EMS.

KEMSA has always been progressive in regard to services to its members. KEMSA offers the Chronicle magazine delivered to its members, the web site, and the Last Blast of Summer.

KEMSA is led by a board of directors elected from its membership. KEMSA also has several committees including bylaws, membership/credentials, conference planning, nominating, and awards that members may serve on. In addition, KEMSA has four societies representing the four facets of EMS.

Administrator's Society Representing the EMS service administrators & looking into issues with the operation of services. (Click here for more info.)	Educator's Society Representing the EMS educators from the Training Officer 1 to the Instructor/ Coordinator & addressing the education issues that are found. (Click here for more info.)

ALS Providers Society Representing the ALS providers & addressing issues that are different than those seen in BLS only. (Society not currently active.)	BLS Providers Society Representing the BLS providers addressing the issues that are seen in BLS only services. (Society not currently active.)

To provide, through cooperation and coordination, a unified voice with membership and applicable local, state, and national agencies, a position on issues, policies, procedures, and regulations affecting the direction and effectiveness of EMS.
To promote public education and awareness of the role of pre-hospital care providers.
To assist in establishing and maintaining high standards of education and training.
To elevate the quality of patient care, and promote advancement and maintenance of high standards in the art, science, and skills of emergency medical care.
To provide issues-oriented forums for discussions about issues concerning emergency medical care providers in Kansas.
To provide avenues of communication for EMS providers in Kansas.

President	Jon Friesen	Region III
Immediate Past President	John Hultgren	Region IV
President Elect	Ruth Schillig	Region I
Vice President	Chy Miller	Region III
Treasurer	Dalene Deck	Region III
Secretary	Shiloh Walter	Region IV
Members At-Large	Debbie Glenn	Region III
	Wendy Gronau	Region IV
	Grant Helferich	Region III
	Steve Isaacson	Region V
	Don Nading	Region VI
	Marvin VanBlaricon	Region IV
	Chris Way	Region VI
	Mark Willis	Region III

Society Representatives
Administrator's Society	Terry David	Region III
Educator's Society	Heather Frank	Region III
ALS Society	No Representive
BLS Society	No Representive

NAEMT Affiliate Representative	Doug Meyer	Region V

Membership and Marketing	Pam Kemp	Region IV
Chronicle Editor and Webmaster	Mary Napier