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 Riley County, Kansas
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Joined February 2021
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🚑We are hiring EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic positions! Learn more and apply online at recruiting.paylocity.com/Rec…
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Learn to recognize the signs of heat-related health emergencies. #kswx
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We've been talking heat safety, and we don't want to leave out our four-legged friends! Be sure to keep them safe and comfortable in this week's heat as well. #kswx
Image of a dog panting outside on a hot summer day.

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🚨EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING 7/29 - 8/1 🚨 The @NWSTopeka has issued an EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING this afternoon through Thursday evening. Dangerously hot conditions expected. Take safety precautions!
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The new EMS headquarters facility is starting to shape up! This will be our new administrative offices and Station #1, plus it will have training space and a conference room. Woo hoo! Estimated completion: July 2025
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7/10/2024 Expect to see first responders in the area of Manhattan High School today, tomorrow, and Friday for training exercises.
RCPD
@RileyCountyPD5 Jul 2024
RCPD and emergency personnel from the @ManhattanFD @RileyCoEMS and other law enforcement partners will be participating in a joint active violence training exercise July 10-12 at Manhattan High School.
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We're battling for blood! No, wait, we're battling because people need your blood! Or, join the battle to give blood and save lives. That's better.
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It's always a pleasure to train these dedicated volunteers.
Riley County FD #1@RileyCoFire7 Jun 2024
Here are some photos from last night's training in the south county. We learned techniques to help people involved in auto accidents. Thanks to Riley County EMS for joining us to teach volunteers about patient safety and care during vehicle extrication.
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Monday 6/3/2024 - TEST TEST TEST Today is the monthly test of the outdoor warning sirens in Riley County. People outdoors should hear warning sirens around 10:30 AM. This is only a test.
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Moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this Evening and through the night. All hazards will be possible. #kswx
Moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this Evening and through the night. All hazards will be possible.

ALT Moderate risk for severe thunderstorms this Evening and through the night. All hazards will be possible.

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We might get severe weather tonight. Make sure to stay aware. #kswx
Riley County Emergency Management@RileyCountyEMFD25 May 2024
If you're outdoors or planning to camp this weekend, make sure you have plans to get to safety if severe weather hits! All hazards are possible with tonight's storms. #kswx
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Celebrating EMS Week 2024! 🚑 This week, we celebrate our crews – the heroes who work tirelessly to ensure the safety, health, and well-being of our community. Your dedication, bravery, and compassion make a profound difference every single day.
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4/27/2024 Riley County is in a TORNADO WATCH until 7:00 PM. Stay weather aware today.
NWS Topeka
@NWSTopeka27 Apr 2024
A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Kansas and Nebraska until 7 PM CDT
This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 145 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 7:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of Kansas and Nebraska. The threats associated with this watch are a few tornadoes likely, widespread hail up to tennis ball size likely and scattered gusts up to 75 mph likely. There are 1,548,497 person in the watch along with 807 schools and 85 hospitals.

ALT This graphic displays Tornado Watch watch number 145 plotted on a map. The watch is in effect until 7:00 PM CDT. The watch includes parts of Kansas and Nebraska. The threats associated with this watch are a few tornadoes likely, widespread hail up to tennis ball size likely and scattered gusts up to 75 mph likely. There are 1,548,497 person in the watch along with 807 schools and 85 hospitals.

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The current heat index in Lawrence is 134! This is extremely dangerous heat. Please take it serious and limit your time outdoors. #kswx
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Dangerous heat builds back in this week. There will also be a near daily chance for storms. Cooler weather is expected to enter the area by the weekend. #kswx
Dangerous heat builds back in this week. There will also be a near daily chance for storms. Cooler weather is expected to enter the area by the weekend.

ALT Dangerous heat builds back in this week. There will also be a near daily chance for storms. Cooler weather is expected to enter the area by the weekend.

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🚑7/30/23 New Leonardville EMS Station Update 🎉When it’s finished in September, this station will provide 24/7/365 🚑 ambulance service to northern Riley County. Builders are now working on plumbing, electrical, siding, etc.
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Heat advisory remains in effect until Friday evening. Check on the vulnerable, stay hydrated, and limit outdoor activity to early in the day. #kswx
Two maps of northeast Kansas. The first is of the forecast heat indices for Thursday and the second the forecast heat indices for Friday.

ALT Two maps of northeast Kansas. The first is of the forecast heat indices for Thursday and the second the forecast heat indices for Friday.

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7/17/2023 Update: The building is all enclosed now and shingles will be on the roof soon. When it's finished in September, this new EMS station in Leonardville will be staffed 24/7/365 to serve northern Riley County.
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A heat advisory is in effect for much of the area this afternoon through the early evening hours. #kswx
Heat advisory this afternoon.

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Thanks, @WIBW for featuring EMS Assistant Director Josh Gering! He truly brings professionalism, compassion, and integrity to everything he does. We are proud of his work + grateful for his leadership. Josh, we think you're amazing!!! <3 wibw.com/2023/07/04/salute-o…
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