Kootenai County EMS

05/19/2026

🚑 Happy EMS Week! May 17–23, 2026 🚑

This week, we celebrate the incredible men and women who answer the call — day and night, in every condition — to save lives in our community.

To every EMT, Advanced EMT, paramedic: THANK YOU. Your dedication, skill, and compassion make all the difference when it matters most.

This year's theme says it all: **Improving Outcomes, Together.** 💙

04/14/2026

In observance of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, we extend our sincere gratitude to the dispatch professionals who serve our community each and every day.

Theirs is a role that requires exceptional skill, sound judgment, and steady composure — often under the most demanding of circumstances. Shift after shift, these dedicated professionals answer the call, providing critical support to the public and to the emergency responders who depend on them.

Their contributions are significant, their professionalism is admirable, and their dedication to public safety does not go unnoticed.

To all telecommunicators — thank you for your service. We are honored to recognize you this week and every week. 💛

01/23/2026

We are pleased to welcome Commissioner Gabriel, Commissioner Wienclaw, and Commissioner Laponsey to the KCEMSS Joint Power Board!

They were recently sworn in and bring a wealth of experience, fresh perspectives, and a strong commitment to serving our community.
We look forward to working together to advance our mission and serve the public.

Welcome aboard! 🚑

01/02/2026

We would like to thank Jeff Wilkins for three years of service as a KCEMSS JPB Commissioner. Your willingness to serve, share your expertise, and support our mission has been truly appreciated. We are grateful for the time and effort you dedicated to this role.

01/01/2026

Thank you Woody McEvers for your twenty-two years of service as a Kootenai County JPB Commissioner. Your dedication, integrity, and commitment have made a lasting impact on our organization and the community we serve. We are truly grateful for the time, effort, and heart you have given in service to others.

12/31/2025

12/31/2025

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12/16/2025

KCEMSS CURRENT JOB OPENINGS:

EMS Logistics Assistant (Part-Time)

16 Hours per week - $18/hour

Please click on the application link above and save it to your device. Once it is filled out, be sure to save once again before sending.

Email application to: [email protected] Sending a cover letter is strongly suggested telling us a little about yourself and why you would like to work for KCEMSS.

Position open until filled.

KCEMSS is a local government county-wide ambulance service providing 911 emergency and facility to facility transfers throughout Kootenai County, and surrounding counties when requested. KCEMSS delivers patient care through a network of agencies, including nine fire departments and one non-profit EM...

10/07/2025

💙 Honoring Emergency Department Nurses 💙
This week, we join in celebrating Emergency Nurses Week — recognizing the extraordinary nurses who stand ready, bringing skill, compassion, and confidence to every emergency.

To all the dedicated ER nurses we work alongside: thank you for your partnership, expertise, and steady presence under pressure. Your teamwork makes all the difference in the moments that matter most.

We are grateful for the care you provide to our community — and for the collaboration that helps us deliver the best possible outcomes, together.

Happy Emergency Nurses Week!