Kossuth County EMS

09/22/2025

Iowa Lakes Community College Continuing & Professional Education has posted the different courses it will be offering this winter! An EMR course that will be held in the town of Fenton! An EMT course that will be held in Emmetsburg! And an AEMT course for those already EMT certified in Algona! If you have any interest in participating in any of these courses, please click the link below and learn more about the courses. If you have any questions about the courses themselves, direct them to the college. If you have concerns about paying for the course, talk to your local service or message our page and we will get you in contact with the right individuals! Volunteers are dwindling every year in our communities, if you have ever considered taking an EMS course do so now!

EMS

09/13/2025

Today we honor and remember Officer Kevin Cram.
September 13, 2023, is a day that forever changed our community, and his memory lives on in the hearts of so many. Our thoughts remain with Kevin’s loved ones, friends, and fellow officers. Rest easy, 55-18.

09/12/2025

09/11/2025

Today we honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the tragic acts 24 years ago. May we always remember and let their legacy live on forever.

09/10/2025

Kossuth County EMS was honored to once again provide Hands-Only CPR training to the Algona High School senior class this year. Equipping students with the knowledge and confidence to respond in an emergency is an important step in strengthening community preparedness. We are proud to partner with Algona High School to ensure future graduates carry this valuable life-saving skill with them.

09/08/2025

Go support a great group of individuals on Sunday, September 21st, over in Britt, our neighbors, the West Hancock Ambulance Service, as they raise money to purchase new equipment to better serve their communities! Details about the event are shown below.

09/07/2025

Public Safety Night Out is scheduled for Thursday, September 11th. Join them!

08/25/2025

Our staff at Kossuth County EMS want to wish a Happy First Day of School to all of our area students and staff! We hope all the students and staff have a healthy and safe year!

08/22/2025

08/20/2025

🚨 Full-Scale Training Exercise Notice 🚨
This afternoon from 5:00 pm-7:30pm, a full-scale emergency response exercise will be taking place at Iowa Lakes Community College – Algona Campus.
The exercise will involve Law Enforcement, Fire, EMS, and Emergency Management working together in a realistic training scenario.
👉 Please be aware: This is only an exercise.
There is no real emergency, and all activity on campus is part of planned training.
Thank you for your cooperation and support as our first responders train to keep our community safe.

Algona Police Department
Kossuth County Sheriff's Office
Kossuth County EMS

08/11/2025

🚨🚑 Reminder 🚨🚑
Kossuth County EMS is exploring interest for an upcoming EMT or AEMT certification course in the coming months and we want to hear from you! Whether you're looking to start a rewarding career in emergency medical services or expand your current skills, this is your chance to step up and serve your community. No prior experience is necessary for EMT, and current EMTs looking to advance are encouraged to consider AEMT training. If we get enough interest in the local area, we can hold a class in Algona! Fill out the Iowa Lakes CE interest form now, your future in EMS starts here!

🚑🩺Our rural communities are in need of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs). Iowa Lakes offers EMT training with flexible learning opportunities that work best for you. Interested in stepping into an important community service occupation? Fill out the form to help us schedule EMT training sessions.

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