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Woodson County announces EMT-B class and EMS SUV to be stationed in Toronto

Woodson County Board of Commissioners · February 24, 2026
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Summary

EM/EMS Director John Atkin said a Wichita State–taught EMT-B course in Toronto is full with six participants committing to three years of service and that an EMS SUV will be stationed with the Toronto Fire Department; course costs will be covered by the Patterson Grant through Wichita State.

John Atkin, the county EM/EMS Director, told the board that a Wichita State–taught EMT-B course in the Toronto area is full with six participants who have committed to three years of service to the county. Atkin said course costs will be covered by the Patterson Grant through Wichita State.

Atkin also announced that an EMS SUV will be stationed with the Toronto Fire Department to improve response times. The minutes record the announcements as informational items presented to the commissioners; no motions or votes were required for the staffing and training updates.