Sedgwick County has named an interim director of Emergency Medical Services.
Major Kevin Lanterman was selected for the role on Friday, July 30th. Lanterman has served with EMS for 29 years, and has been a Shift Commander for the past 16 years.
Major Lanterman has pledged to work with the existing EMS leadership team to continue recruitment, hiring and retention efforts to improve service to Sedgwick County. He will work closely with EMS Deputy Directors Paul Misasi and Brian Nicholas and Colonel Bill Robben.
The decision was was made after a weeklong process involving employee feedback.
Former EMS Director John Gallagher was placed on Administrative Leave on July 19th and officially resigned shortly afterward.
