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Finney County EMS reports staffing gains and higher call volume in 2025
Summary
Kenny Smith, Finney County EMS director, reported that vacancies were filled, new equipment was purchased, Station 3 opened and total transported calls rose to 4,184 in 2025, up about 260 from 2024; the department also plans a new ambulance arriving in 2027.
Kenny Smith, director of Finney County EMS, presented the department's 2025 year-end report to commissioners, saying staffing shortfalls from earlier in the year were filled and operational upgrades were made.
Smith said the service filled approximately seven previously open positions, ending 2025 with a full complement that included two EMTs, two AEMTs and four paramedics. Purchases made with sales tax funds included a new cot, a stair chair and lockable medication storage for ambulances and stations, and Smith said a new ambulance is expected to be delivered in 2027.
Smith reported 4,184 calls in 2025, up about 260 from 3,924 calls in 2024. He described station distribution of calls, noting Station 1 had roughly 1,845 calls and Station 3 recorded about 1,149 for the year. Smith also described payer mix for transported calls, with Medicare as the top payer and Medicaid and self-pay following.
Commissioners praised department leadership for recruitment and process improvements. Smith introduced Luke Sullivan, a paramedic and the department’s new assistant director, who was present to take questions from commissioners about operations.
No formal action was taken; the board accepted the report and thanked EMS leadership for the work.
