Angela Fuller, Paramedic & Deputy Chief Operations, Sedgwick County EMS
Angela knew she wanted to do something in the medical field, but wasn’t sure about her path. While working toward a social work degree in college, she took an EMT class and knew that was the career for her. She began her EMS career in 1998 and worked in the emergency department at Wesley Medical Center as a volunteer reserve with Sedgwick County. She began paramedic school in 2000. While working for Sedgwick County, she also worked briefly for Mulvane EMS.
After moving into an administrative role with Sedgwick County, Angela was mentored by KEMSA Past President Dave Johnston and wanted to be more involved in EMS across the state. She also wanted to meet providers from different services and advocate for the EMS profession, so she joined KEMSA in 2019 as a board member. She has been the KEMSA treasurer since August 2023.
When asked about the importance of KEMSA to her and EMS providers in Kansas, Angela said, “It’s important to have advocacy for EMS and bridge the gap to policymakers in the state. KEMSA is a unified voice for EMS providers regardless of certification level or service size. We all have the same goal: to provide the highest quality of care to the citizens and communities we serve.”
Angela’s favorite event is also the KEMSA annual conference because she gets to meet providers from across the state and build relationships.
Three interesting facts about Angela include:
- “I am an only child.
- I am extremely introverted.
- I met my husband at a “club” - Sam’s Club, in the protein drink aisle!”
