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Kansas City Fire Department paramedic injured while transporting patient to hospital
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) paramedic was injured Friday morning while transporting a patient, the fire department said. Just before 10 a.m., KCFD said one of its paramedics received a minor injury after an altercation in the back of an ambulance while transporting a patient to the hospital on Broadway inside Penn Valley Park. This led to a 'crew emergency' being called; KCFD and the Kansas City Police Department responded. KC firefighter's death highlights rise in violence against health care workers nationwide A second ambulance arrived on scene to transport the original patient to the hospital for their initial complaint, KCFD said. The fire department said the paramedic was taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. KCFD also shared that no weapon was used in the incident, but did not specify on the nature of the attack. Regardless, KCFD Battalion Chief Riley Noland says the incident was concerning, especially after the death of KCFD paramedic Graham Hoffman just weeks ago. 'It is something that is of grave concern to all of us anytime that you feel you're being attacked when you're out there trying to help people makes for a very scary situation,' Chief Noland explained. 'It is something that is of grave concern to all of us anytime that you feel you're being attacked when you're out there trying to help people makes for a very scary situation.' On Friday afternoon, Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas released the following statement: I am deeply concerned about this morning's attack on one of our KCFD paramedics while providing emergency medical care. Emergency personnel should never have to fear for their safety while serving our community. I am grateful the paramedic's injuries appear to be minor and wish them a swift recovery. I expect prosecution to the fullest extent of the law. Less than two months ago, KCFD firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman was killed in the line of duty—after a patient he was transporting stabbed him to death. His death and this most recent incident highlight an alarming trend of violence against health care workers nationwide. Read more about it here. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Automotive
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KCFD investigating after car crashes into O'Reilly Auto Parts store in the Northland
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was taken to the hospital after crashing a car into a building early Tuesday afternoon. The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) responded to the O'Reilly Auto Parts store on Northeast Parvin Road, near I-29, at around 12:20 p.m. 67-year-old man dies from injuries after June 1 crash in Kansas City KCFD said the car struck the building, causing significant damage. The driver and only person in the vehicle was taken to the hospital for evaluation. A tow truck company was able to safely remove the vehicle from the building. Dangerous buildings were ordered, according to KCFD. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV KCFD said no other injuries were reported at the incident. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
09-06-2025
- Climate
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KCFD: Fire in Bodfish kept to 6 acres, no homes burned
The cause of a Saturday vegetation fire in Bodfish that threatened homes and was kept to six acres remains undetermined, according to the Kern County Fire Department. It happened shortly after 1:30 p.m. at Lake Isabella Boulevard and Bodfish Canyon Road, near the fire station in Lake Isabella. A full wildfire response was dispatched. KCFD Engine 72 arrived to find flames moving quickly through dense brush toward homes. The crew split up to protect homes on separate fronts. Reinforcements arrived from KCFD, the Bureau of Land Management and the U.S. Forest Service. The response included USFS and KCFD helicopters. "The Incident Commander conducted a strategic reconnaissance of an unseen area of the fire. This critical decision led to the discovery of a spot fire north of Bodfish Canyon Road," a KCFD news release said, noting it was quickly handled.
Yahoo
06-06-2025
- Automotive
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3 taken to hospital after car crashes into building in Kansas City
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Three people were taken to a hospital Thursday night after a car crashed into a building in Kansas City. According to the Kansas City Fire Department, around 9 p.m., crews were sent to the crash on East Ninth Street near Van Brunt Boulevard and Denver Avenue. KCFD did not say if the building is residential or a business. Download WDAF+ for Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV Three passengers were in the car and were taken to a hospital. Two have 'significant injuries' and were transported in serious condition, according to KCFD. Members of the KCFD Rescue Division, along with Dangerous Buildings, were called to the scene to evaluate the stability of the building. KCPD is investigating the cause of the crash. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
CBS News
05-06-2025
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Fort Fire burns over 130 acres in Kern County near Lebec along the 5 Freeway
A 133-acre wildfire burning in Kern County near Lebec has prompted evacuation warnings on Thursday morning. The fire was first reported shortly before midnight near Lebec along the southbound 5 Freeway near the Fort Tejon ramp, according to the Kern County Fire Department. As of Thursday morning, the fire is 5% contained with crews actively working to limit it from spreading, the KCFD said. Fire officials issued evacuation warnings for several areas along the Golden State Freeway. Residents are being told to be prepared to leave their homes if there is a wildfire threat in their area. Areas under evacuation warning: North of: Temescal Drive, Digier Road South of: Golden State Freeway East of: Grapevine Road West of: Golden State Freeway All four KCFD hand crews were called to battle the scene, as well as Helicopter 407 for its night water dropping capabilities. The California Highway Patrol in Bakersfield has closed the #4 lane from south of Grapevine Road to the Upper Water Hole. Drivers should expect delays and use alternate routes while traveling. The cause of the fire is unknown. It is unclear if any injuries have been reported.
