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Local Firefighter Dies Unexpectedly at Station
5 Jul
Summary
- A firefighter collapsed and died at the station after returning from his shift.
- Attempts to resuscitate the individual were made before transport to hospital.
- The cause of the firefighter's death remains unknown.
A member of Holmes Fire District 1 tragically died on Saturday, July 5, 2026, after collapsing at the fire station. Firefighter and paramedic Kyle Yoder had returned to the station around 9 a.m. after finishing his shift earlier that morning.
Following the crew's response to a 911 call with an ambulance, they found Yoder unresponsive on the station's ground. Immediate resuscitation efforts were initiated, and he was transported to a local hospital. Tragically, he was later pronounced deceased.
Officials expressed their condolences to Yoder's family, friends, and colleagues, mourning the loss of a dedicated public servant. The specific circumstances leading to Yoder's collapse and subsequent death are still under investigation.
