Request Emergency Services Coverage for Events
Johnson County MED-ACT provides all Emergency Medical Services to over 590,000 citizens residing within Johnson County Kansas. MED-ACT is an Advanced Life Support based system that employs Kansas State certified paramedics under the direction of the Johnson County Medical Director. MED-ACT also provides medical coverage for scheduled events for a fee. Events that are usually covered by the department include 5Ks, marathons, duathlons, triathlons, parades, sporting events, fairs and community festivals.
Request Emergency Services Tours and Presentations
Johnson County Emergency Services staff and volunteers are available for presentations to businesses, homes associations, boy and girl scout meetings, etc. We also do tours of the Emergency Operations Center for interested groups.
CPR AED Training and Emergency Community Education
Training classes offered by Johnson County MED-ACT help residents to assist when an emergency strikes. CPR and AED training can truly make a difference in someone’s life. Recognition of the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, early activation of 9-1-1, bystander CPR and AED utilization can all dramatically impact a person’s chances of survival.
Weather-Ready Nation
Johnson County Emergency Services is promoting a Weather-Ready Nation by educating the community on severe weather awareness and preparedness, conducting training exercises for weather spotters and disseminating weather information via platforms like NotifyJoCo and social media. Find out how to become a WRN Ambassador.
Notify JoCo Mass Notification System
NotifyJoCo is a mass notification system designed to keep Johnson County residents, businesses and others informed of emergencies, including weather warnings, water main breaks, public safety alerts and natural disasters. Local authorities in partner communities use NotifyJoCo to alert you and keep you informed.
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Volunteer and Internship Opportunities at Emergency Services
The county offers these volunteer and internship opportunities for service and education of residents.
Community Emergency Response Team (CERT)
The CERT Program educates people about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains them in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization and disaster medical operations.