HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Reno County EMS announced this week that Deputy Chief David Trotter is retiring. His last day is July 29th, 2023. Deputy Chief Trotter has dedicated 44 years of his life to serving the community through Reno County EMS.
"His steadfast commitment, exceptional leadership, and endless dedication have left a permanent mark on both the organization and the lives of the people it serves," the department said on social media.
Deputy Chief Trotter began his EMS career as an Emergency Medical Technician with McPherson EMS in May 1977. In 1979, he brought his passion for pre-hospital care to Reno County EMS and soon after pursued a Paramedic certification. Deputy Chief Trotter served as a frontline provider until his promotion to Team Leader in 1990.
Deputy Chief Trotter filled the roles of Team Leader, Interim EMS Chief, and Deputy Chief and assisted in advancing the standards of care and driving positive change within the EMS system always with a focus on the well-being of our community and frontline providers.
The department will be holding a reception to honor Trotter's service on July 25th, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center Pavilion.
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