Galen Gentry became an EMT in 1980, climbing the certification ladder through EMT-I, EMT-D and realized his long time goal by becoming an MICT in 1998.

He helped found the Wabaunsee County Ambulance Service in 1983 and was the Director until his death.

Galen was active in local, region and state activities, serving with the Flint Hills Critical Incident Stress Management Team and as a Director of Region IV.

On April 4, 1999, Galen was finishing an ambulance transport when he experienced chest pain, was admitted to the hospital and passed away.

 

Galen Gentry
Inducted into the KS EMS Hall of Fame
March 18, 2000

 

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