Anderson Lowe, Paramedic & Director of Emergency Services, Halstead Fire/ EMS

Anderson (Andy) Lowe has dedicated his career to advancing rural emergency medical services (EMS). He began his EMS journey in 1992. He originally got involved in EMS when his rural area needed more volunteers by taking a first responder course, so he could drive the ambulance and be the second attendant at the time. After only a few calls, he knew he wanted to be in the back of the truck helping people and went on to get his EMT and EMT-I certifications. He became a paramedic in 2005. He is currently in his 18th year working with the City of Halstead. Throughout his career, Lowe has remained committed to community involvement, participating in the local school site council and the Halstead Lions Club.

Serving as a KEMSA Board Member for the past nine years, Andy credits retired Chief Mark Willis as a key mentor who inspired his deeper involvement. His role on the board allows him to advocate for Kansas EMS providers, helping to influence legislative decisions and promote educational growth within the profession while stopping other initiatives that would harm EMS.

One of Andy’s favorite events is the annual KEMSA conference, where EMS providers gather for networking, social interaction, and educational opportunities to learn new and upcoming items as well as refresh on current trends. He also enjoys KEMSA board meetings where he gets to work with other board members on ways to continue to support and promote Kansas EMS.

Outside of EMS, Andy loves Basset hounds and breeding them, taking his three sons to NASCAR races, and camping. He feels that sometimes you need a way to get out with no radio or pager and unwind.