May 21-27 is National Emergency Medical Service Week.  During this week, the Kiowa County Ambulance Service will be honoring volunteers that have stepped forward giving up quality time with their families to provide care for community members in their time of need.  The volunteers are few, but dedicated, and take care of the situations that come our way no matter what.  They are your everyday heroes.  You are all very much appreciated, thank you for all you do.

During the past few years, the Kiowa County Ambulance Service has become one of the strongest agencies within the county.  Just to name a few of the accomplishments we have achieved:  We have provided education to our schools, community members and other agencies within the County.  The agency has participated in training exercises, to enhance our skills while working with other agencies.  The director has acquired grants to provide funding for much needed equipment, and updated ambulances.

 Volunteers being honored during EMS week include:

Drivers:

• Cheri Hopkins
• Bob Woods
• Jack Howard
• Shawn Bletzacker
• Lane Stum
• Kirby Stum
• Tim Weeks
• Weston Crow Tucker
• Avery Snover
• Eunice Weber.

 EMTs:

• Dawn Watts
• Cheri Hopkins
• Tammy Stum
• Lori Shalberg
• Jodi Stolzenberger
• Rhonda Morgan
• Amy Barton
• Shawn Bletzacker
• Rachel Bletzacker
• Teresa Witte
• Andrea Morgan
• Chris Stum
• Elise Crockett
• Jeni Weber
• Lane Elliott
• Eunice Weber

We have two students that have just completed and passed their EMT class here in Eads.  They are now preparing to take the National EMT Test.  The students are:  Cory Miller and Keegan Donovan.  

If you should meet one of these volunteers on the street, please tell them how much you appreciate them.  Thank-you everyone for your support of the Kiowa County Ambulance Service throughout the years.  If you are interested in joining our team of dedicated volunteers as a driver or EMT please contact Eunice Weber, Ambulance Director, at 719-438-5900 for more information.  We need EMTs and Drivers.

Kiowa County Ambulance Service will be conducting an Open House to celebrated EMS Week, May 25-26 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m..  Come join us for refreshments and place your name in the hat to win a special prize.  Hope to see you there.