Central Jackson County Fire Protection District - EMS Education

01/29/2026

The Sept 2025 Paramedic students have been hard at work completing their Pharmacology and Medication Administration Unit. Learning how and when to perform these advanced and invasive procedures takes a lot of hands-on practice. The students are doing an excellent job getting these concepts and techniques down, and we are so proud of their hard work!

CJC cannot effectively run labs like this without the help of our talented adjunct instructors. We have an incredible combination of instructors who work together to give the students a full and diverse education. Some of our adjuncts only have a couple of years in the field as a paramedic, some have 30 years. We have RNs, NPs, and doctors as well. We have some adjuncts from Fire/EMS departments, some from EMS-only departments, some who work on an air ambulance, and some who work in the ER. Some instructors have rural experience, some have urban. However, every single one of them share the dedication and commitment to teaching the next generation of paramedics.

Thank you to all staff and students for your time and efforts. It is recognized and appreciated! Here are just a few of the pictures we snapped during lab time.

12/29/2025

CONGRATULATIONS to the CJCFPD July 2025 EMT Course Graduates! This group graduated on December 18th and went on to take their Missouri State Practical Exam on December 20th where 100% of them passed! Since then, 6 of them have gone on to take and pass their National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) cognitive exam and are officially certified EMTs, with the rest to follow quickly!!

Congrats to all of you! We are so proud of you and thankful that you trusted CJCFPD with your education!

09/18/2025

Rollllll Callllll!!!!!! Congratulations to the 43 EMTs who began their paramedic school journey this week!

Under the leadership of Lead Paramedic Instructor, Emily Kinsey, this group is set up for success and ready to work hard to serve their communities at the highest level possible.

Good luck, Paramedic Students, and welcome to the CJCFPD family!

07/22/2025

CONGRATULATIONS CJCFPD PARAMEDIC GRADUATES!!!!!!

07/10/2025

The Central Jackson County Fire Protection District is proud to host a Community Paramedic Course this fall — an opportunity for licensed paramedics to expand their role in patient care and provide assistance with local services.

🗓 When: October 13–16 & October 21–24, 2025 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

📍 Where: CJCFPD Fire & EMS Education Center 4715 W US 40 Hwy, Blue Springs, MO 64015

💡 This course includes 60 classroom hours and 40 clinical hours, preparing you for Missouri Community Paramedic licensure. CEUs available!

💵 Registration Fee: $900 🛏 Lodging: Nearby hotels available — participant's responsibility ✅ Deadline: September 30, 2025

For questions or registration: 📞 816-229-9118 📧 [email protected]

04/09/2025

Come join our team!

Now hiring for Paramedic Lead Instructor. Submit applications by May 9th, 2025, at 1600.

03/13/2025

We are deeply saddened to share the news that Jen Reese, former CJCFPD Paramedic Program Director, died at her home in Virginia from natural causes, earlier this week.

Jen was instrumental in developing the shift friendly paramedic program here at CJC and saw it through to full accreditation before moving back east to be closer to her family.

Jen was passionate about mentoring young EMS providers, dog rescue, and spending time with her friends and family. She developed lifelong friendships during her time here in Blue Springs and will be missed by many.

Rest in peace, Jen. ❤️🚑🚒

03/05/2025

The Spring 2025 EMT course began in January and graduates in June 2025. The future of EMS is here!

03/04/2025

January 2025, 51 EMTs began their journey to becoming Paramedics. That's right - We said 51! Both Paramedic students and CJCFPD Staff are up for the challenge of making this the best Paramedic Class yet! Congratulations to you all for making this huge step, you are already doing a great job!