New EMS Headquarters Facility coming to Manhattan

New EMS Headquarters Facility coming to Manhattan

Manhattan (KSNT) – A new Riley County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Headquarters Facility is coming to Manhattan.

Riley County commissioners, EMS Director David Adams, and other officials gathered Monday, April 22, to celebrate the new facility’s construction start. The new headquarters will allow smoother operations and the consolidation of all staff in one building.

KSNT 27 News spoke to the Adams about the exciting new transition.

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“There is a lot to be excited about,” Adams said. First off, we have a facility that’s made for people to work 24 hours a day. So, it’s not a sterile environment; it’s more of a home environment for our crews, which is really important for their mental health.”

Photo courtesy/ Riley County
Photo courtesy/ Riley County

The construction is expected to take 14 months to complete.

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