Earlier this month at the annual Kansas Emergency Medical Technicians Association conference, the Salina Fire Department was recognized as the 2016 Ambulance Service of the Year.

Awarded annually, the award is given in recognition of the ambulance service that has shown to deliver the best in emergency medical service to their community. The Salina Fire Department continues to strive to provide the highest level of evidence-based, pre-hospital medical care.

Dr. Sean Herrington M.D. serves as the department’s medical director. He works closely with the department and approves all protocols and procedures performed by nearly 90 dedicated EMT’s and Paramedics.

On their Facebook page, the Salina Fire Department said, “we are honored by the recognition, and wish to thank KEMTA for recognizing our efforts.”