|
 Retiring
from the Marines, Carl “Andy” Anderson, moved to Oberlin in 1972 and became
involved, as the assistant director, in the formation of Decatur County EMS.
Andy became
director in 1974 and, with the help of Lyle Eckhart, worked, pushed, prodded
and inspired until his goal, the best volunteer service in the area, was
met. Andy traveled all over Kansas and other states, looking for ideas and
incorporating the best into what he thought an ambulance service should be,
both for the community and for the attendants.
Andy wasn’t just
the Service Director. He was also a teacher, handling all the education needs
of the service, he was a friend, someone you could talk to about EMS or
personal problems, and he was a co-worker, right there with you in patient
care.
Andy lost a
battle with cancer in March of 1985. His impact on Decatur County EMS and
Kansas EMS will never be forgotten. |
