Course detail: Women's First Responders Symposium 2025



Come join us in Salina for the inaugural Kansas Women in Public Safety Symposium. As first responders we need connection, mentorship, and representation. We intend for this group to lead to way for training, leadership, and education for our women in Fire, Law Enforcement and EMS in our state.



Date: September 19, 2025


Location: Tony's Event Center, 800 The Midway, Salina KS


  • 0730-0830 Registration
  • 0830-0900 Opening ceremony    
  • 0900-1030 Wellness: Wendy Hummell  
  • 1030-1200 Leadership: Brenda Dietzman  
  • 1200-1300 Lunch (provided)
  • 1300-1430 Women's Panel: Chrissy Bartel, Sonta Wilburn,Shannon Ward, Monica Heller, Satin Janseen, Jenn Johnson
  • 14:30-15:30 Cancer Prevention: Fire Chief Tammy Snow  
  • 1530-1630 First Responder Mental Health: Brittany HollerbachNDRI-USA
  • 1630-1700 Wrap up and final social moments

Limited scholarships are available.  Please contact Jenn Johnson at 785-864-9194 for more information.

Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to participate in University of Kansas educational offerings. If you require a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this event, please email kufire@ku.edu or call 866-804-8841 at least two weeks before the first day of the event.

 Session Information: FS26002F

Schedule: Every day, starting on 09/19/25 and ending on 09/19/25
Times: 07:30am-05:00pm CDT
Registration Fee : $25.00

Instructors

Name Additional Resources
Jennifer Johnson

Facility Detail

Tony Event Ctr
800 The Midway
Salina, KS 67401