Butler Fire & EMS Education

05/16/2026

🚑 Level Up Your EMS Career This August!

Step into the next level of prehospital care with the Butler Community College Advanced EMT Program — a rigorous, two-semester hybrid course built for driven providers who want to become competent, confident, and compassionate AEMTs.

You’ll tackle a focused didactic semester, followed by 120 hours of hospital clinicals and 264 hours of field internship. We meet three Fridays a month in Andover, KS, and we proudly support working adults and distance learners — including arranging clinical and field placements closer to home when possible.

Ready to take the next step?
Learn more or apply today at http://www.butlercc.edu or call 316-323-6150.

Your future patients are counting on you! 🚑🔥

05/01/2026

From the classroom to the streets — our EMT & AEMT students crushed it during our immersive training scenario day! 💪🩹

Hands-on emergency simulations with real volunteer patients, guided by experienced EMS pros.

Building confidence, competence, and compassion one scenario at a time.

The next generation of emergency responders is ready! 🔥🚑

04/13/2026

Every semester our EMT students get to learn from some of the best when it comes to vehicle extrication and rescue! We are incredibly thankful for a strong partnership with Butler County Rescue Squad and Butler County EMS that pays huge dividends for our students!

04/12/2026

After many cups of coffee, energy drinks, some sleepless nights, lots of studying, and many patients helped our Advanced EMT students are wrapping up their Field Internship phase!

Students complete an immersive experience of at least 264 hours in the field to lay a solid foundation for advanced level patient care.

Thanks to strong partnerships with Butler County EMS and Independence Kansas Fire/EMS Department our first two students finished up this week! Over the next few days the remaining cohort students will finish up at Sedgwick County EMS.

10/20/2025

Former BCC students Jace and Chris are making us Butler proud as probabtionary firefighters at Derby Fire and Rescue!

Derby Fire & Rescue continues to grow with the community in order to better serve it. Most recently, the Fire Department added four new firefighters to bring Derby FD up

10/20/2025

We are so proud to have Amber in our program!

07/22/2025

Did you know our EMT class at McConnell Air Force Base is open to civilians? With a great location for those in Derby and Wichita, along with an evening class schedule this course may be just what you need to take that next step in your career! Get started today at butlercc.edu.

07/22/2025

Invest in the next generation of EMS providers while sharpening your own skills, earning continuing education, and enjoying competitive pay!

Butler CC Fire & EMS Education is looking for engaging and passionate individuals to join our team as part-time EMS Lab Assistants.

Our lab assistants play a vital role in our program as we seek to develop competent, confident, and compassionate prehospital providers. With multiple EMT courses, a robust AEMT program, continuing education courses, and more there are ample opportunities to find your fit and hone your skills in education.

For more information and to apply please visit http://employment.butlercc.edu. Applications are due July 31st.

05/16/2025

It is with a heavy heart that we share with you the loss of Butler CC Fire & EMS Education Lab Assistant Justin Lauppe.

Justin died this morning in the line of duty with Butler County EMS after suffering a sudden cardiac arrest.

As a valued member of our team since 2022 Justin has impacted the lives of many students, as well as those of his colleagues who had the privilege of working alongside him in the classroom.

Please keep Justin's family, along with Butler Co EMS, and our team at Butler CC in your thoughts and prayers as we mourn the loss of our teammate and friend.

More information regarding a memorial service will be shared as it becomes available.

05/16/2025

This crew member has been a dedicated member of our EMS Education team at Butler CC for a number of years as an EMS Lab Assistant, impacting the lives of many students, as well as the faculty members who have the privilege of working alongside him.

Please keep this individual, their family, our friends at Butler County EMS, as well as our team in your thoughts and prayers.