Kossuth County EMS

11/27/2025

.WINTER STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 3 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM CST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Heavy snow expected. Total snow accumulations between 8 and
13 inches.

* WHERE...Portions of western and central Iowa.

* WHEN...From 3 PM Friday to 6 AM CST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Travel will be very difficult to impossible. The
hazardous conditions are expected to impact Post-Thanksgiving
travel.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Persons should delay all travel if possible. If travel is absolutely
necessary, drive with extreme caution and be prepared for sudden
changes in visibility. Leave plenty of room between you and the
motorist ahead of you, and allow extra time to reach your
destination. Avoid sudden braking or acceleration, and be especially
cautious on hills or when making turns. Make sure your car is
winterized and in good working order.

Kossuth County Sheriff's Office
Algona Police Department

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from our staff to you and your families!

11/27/2025

11/17/2025

🚨 Responders Ahead! Reduce Your Speed as You Proceed.🚨
When you see flashing lights up ahead - slow down and stay alert. First responders are working just feet away from moving traffic to keep everyone safe after crashes, breakdowns, and emergencies.

💡Here’s what to do:
✅ Move over one lane if you can do so safely.
✅If you can’t move over — slow down.
✅Stay alert for traffic cones, emergency lights, and personnel on the roadway.

Every second counts. Every mile per hour matters. Help protect those who protect you - reduce your speed as you proceed.

11/11/2025

Today, Kossuth County EMS honors the men and women who have served our nation with courage and dedication. We extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans for their sacrifice and commitment to protecting our freedoms.

We are especially proud to recognize and thank the veterans within our own organization for their continued service to our community.

11/01/2025

Happy Halloween 2025 from our Swea City and Algona crews!

10/28/2025

Happy National First Responder Day to our outstanding staff and volunteers! We also extend our sincerest gratitude to all surrounding Fire, EMS, and Law Enforcement Agencies with whom we collaborate daily. Thank you!

10/16/2025

Join our friends in Fenton as they host their annual soup fundraiser on Sunday, November 16th! Details about the event are included below. Proceeds will go towards equipment upgrades and a new station!

10/04/2025

Become an essential healthcare Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). Training includes psychomotor skills practice in a classroom, online lectures, and 60 hours of onsite clinical/field training. Upon successful completion of the course, participants will be eligible to take the National Registry of Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification exam.
📆November 10, 2025 - March 19, 2026: Monday and Thursday 6:30 - 9:30 pm
📍 Kossuth County EMS Building, Algona
💲$1450 Tuition includes instruction, a uniform shirt, and the
written exam. Fees for physicals and vaccinations are an additional charge.
➡Register at ce.iowalakes.edu or learn more at https://ce.iowalakes.edu/ce_program/advanced-emt-classes/

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!

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