The Kansas Emergency Medical Services Association (KEMSA) will host its 2013 annual EMS conference in Wichita, Kansas at the Wichita Marriott from August 7-11, 2013. Registration is now open and registrations must be completed online. Read complete information by clicking on the links below or go to the pages under the conference tab above.
- Online Registration Link/Information & Brochure
- Conference Hotel
- Session
- Speakers
- Medical Director Workshop
- Golf Tournament
- Exhibitor Information
- Sponsorships & Advertising
- 2013 Sponsors
Call for Nominations - KEMSA Board of Directors
KEMSA Bylaws Changes - Vote is June 12
The KEMSA Board of Directors recently approved some changes to the KEMSA Bylaws that will be voted on by the KEMSA membership before becoming official. They will be voted on at the next KEMSA Board of Directors Meeting, which is an open meeting for any member who wants to participate and vote.
Bylaws Vote Meeting:
June 12, 2013, 1000 hours
Newton Fire Station #3
Newton, Kansas
- Taking away the affiliate member option and allowing all members to be regular active/voting members of KEMSA
- Allowing for future bylaws changes to be voted on by the membership through other means like electronic voting, rather than being at a meeting in person
To read the bylaws changes, download a copy below. One is provided with the changes noted on the copy, and one would be the final version if the membership votes in favor of the changes.
2013 Bylaws with changes highlighted
2013 Bylaws with revisions made
Job OPENINGs
NEW: The KEMSA Board of Directors just voted to offer FREE job postings for KEMSA Service members on the KEMSA website. This will be a new benefit for service members effective immediately! Just e-mail your job posting information to mary@kemsa.org, and we'll get it posted. If you have a date you want it taken down, that is helpful as well. Current openings are below:
- Full-Time Paramedic/AEMT - Pratt County
- Part-Time EMTs/AEMTs or Paramedics - Hoisington EMS
- Paramedics and Nurses - EagleMed (Sign on bonus until May 30)
- Full-time Paramedic, AEMT, EMT - Dickinson County
- Assistant Professor - Emergency Medical Science - Johnson County Community College
- Full-time Paramedic, AEMT - Edwards County Hospital
- Fire/EMS Chief - City of Junction City - This application deadline is May 4, 2013.
- EMS Director - Pottawatomie County
- Paramedic - Labette County EMS
For complete information, view our job openings page.
The KEMSA website now has a new “Event Registration and Member Portal”. It includes a members only (password-protected) section with features including the following:
- Members create their own password
- Members can update their own profiles and service directors can update squad members if they want
- Automatic renewal notices are sent to members at regular intervals by e-mail
- A membership directory is available, so you can find other members
- Members can pay and renew online without having to send in a paper form
- Anyone can register for events easily online, but members can login and register quickly as it fills in their information
- Archives/full versions of the KEMSA Chronicle in a new digital format are available for members
- And more!
How to Login:
To gain access to the new Member Portal, you will need to create your user account. First, click on the login link in the upper right corner of this KEMSA website. On the login page, click on “forgot my password.” Enter your e-mail address and the code that appears on the screen. The system will then send you an e-mail that will give you instructions on how to set your password.
Once your password is setup, you can click on the login button, enter your e-mail and password and you are in.
READ MORE DETAILED INSTRUCTIONS ABOUT THE NEW MEMBER PORTAL HERE.
As of January 1, 2013, KEMSA has partnered with Navrat's, Inc. in Emporia, Kansas to provide NEW KEMSA apparel options to its members. Options include, but are not limited to: polos, button up shirts, t-shirts (long-sleeve and short-sleeve), infant and toddler clothes, hats, bags, accessories, sweatshirts, jackets, ladies shirts, junior shirts, pants, and more! We have worked hard to provide you with great prices and a variety of products to fit your needs.
View our new apparel options at:
http://kemsa.navrats.com.
You can order online or contact them to place an order.
All items are embroidered with the KEMSA logo after you place the order and are shipped directly to you within 5-10 days. By buying KEMSA apparel, you are building awareness of KEMSA in your community and supporting KEMSA as part of the proceeds from these items goes directly back to KEMSA. Buy something for yourself, your shift partner, an employee, a friend, a relative, or buy multiple items!
Here is the KEMSA logo that will appear on your KEMSA item:
Other specialty items like pens, cups, lanyards, portfolios, etc. are available for purchase, however, minimum quantities must be met. Or you can shop the specialty items catalog and buy items for your EMS service as well! Navrats, Inc. is willing to help you with all your apparel and specialty items too!

Check out the new store and buy something today!




























