Battalion Chief Frank Burrow began his career with Miami County EMS in July 1989 as an EMT. Frank completed his Paramedic training at Johnson County Community College in January 1991, graduating 2nd in his class, and was promoted to Supervisor / Battalion Chief in December 1991.

Growing up in a rural setting east of Manhattan, Kansas, Frank’s interest in helping people in time of need was fueled by watching Johnny and Roy from Squad 51 on the television show “Emergency”. In 1985, while attending Kansas State University, Frank attended an EMT class at Manhattan Vo-Tech and graduated 2nd in his class of 16 gaining his EMT certification. His first EMT position was with the Louisburg – Paola Ambulance Service from 1986 to 1988. Frank received Instructor / Coordinator certification in 1995 and teaches First Responder, EMT, and continuing education courses for Miami County EMS. He is dedicated to his chosen career and helping the people of the community.

Frank resides in northeastern Miami County with his wife and 3 children.

Battalion Chief Jason Ryburn began his career in EMS as a First Responder with the Wellsville Fire Department in 1991. He received his EMT certification in 1993 and went to work for Miami County EMS in December of that year. Jason became a paramedic in the Spring of 1999 and after working for Med-Act in Johnson County, returned to Miami County EMS in July of 2004. Jason has worked as a paramedic for Miami County EMS since that time and was promoted to the position of Battalion Chief in September 2007.

BC Ryburn currently resides in Wellsville with his wife, Teresa, and sons Vince, Layne, and Luke. Jason is dedicated to Miami County and plans to complete his career working for Miami County EMS

Born in Lenexa, Kansas, Justin graduated from Shawnee Mission West High School in 1997. Justin resides in Gardner with his wife and daughter. The family is awaiting the birth of their second daughter in April 2007.