Algona EMS Association

10/09/2026

Challenge Accepted!! ⭐️

We were tagged by our friends at Kossuth Regional Health Center to join in on the Star of Life Challenge.

Thankfully teamwork is one of our strengths because this was definitely more tricky than the hospital made it look!

We want to nominate West Hancock Ambulance Service and Forest City Ambulance Service 🙂

07/01/2026

Welcome ABATE riders!

As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, we wanted to give out some special tips on how to stay safe and stay cool in the heat!

For Riders:
• Stay hydrated and take breaks, especially during the hottest parts of the day.
• Wear your protective gear and ride alert.
• Watch for loose gravel, farm equipment, and wildlife on rural roads.
• If you plan to enjoy alcohol, make a plan for a safe ride home.

For Community Members:
• Expect increased motorcycle traffic throughout the week.
• Take an extra second to look twice before turning or changing lanes.
• Give motorcycles plenty of space and remember they may slow quickly for road hazards.
• Be patient and help make Kossuth County a welcoming place for our visitors.

Be aware of severe weather through the end of this week, watch the Kossuth County Emergency Management page for updates about incoming weather!

We hope all of you have a fun and safe Fourth of July weekend!

06/07/2026

06/07/2026

06/06/2026

‼️🚨TOMORROW🚨‼️

06/04/2026

🚑 Just a few days left!

Join us this Sunday for our Annual French Toast Breakfast and help support us as we raise funds for a new powered stair chair!

Your support helps us continue providing safe, high quality care throughout Kossuth County. We hope to see you there for a great meal!

Kossuth County EMS

Details Below 👇

05/26/2026

🚨 REMINDER 🚨

Just a little under two weeks until we host our annual French Toast Breakfast on Sunday June 7th! We invite all the communities we serve to come enjoy a great breakfast and support us as we raise money to purchase a new powered stair chair that will both improve patient care and safety of our staff!

We hope to see you there!

Algona EMS Association

05/19/2026

Severe bleeding can become life-threatening in just minutes, but quick action can save a life. 🩸🚑

The Stop the Bleed campaign recommends three simple steps to help control serious bleeding:

• Apply firm, direct pressure to the wound
• Pack the wound with clean cloth or gauze if needed
• Use a tourniquet for severe bleeding from an arm or leg

Call 911 immediately and continue applying pressure until help arrives. Acting fast can make all the difference.

05/18/2026

This week is National EMS Week, and we wanted to kick things off by introducing the amazing team behind Kossuth County EMS!

Our full-time and volunteer staff are proud to serve our communities 24/7, providing emergency care, compassion, and support when it matters most. We are incredibly grateful for the dedication each member brings to our team and the communities we serve every day.

📸 From Right to Left:
Tyler Ford EMT, Ellen Needs AEMT, Jim Elbert EMT, Elisabeth Grimm Critical Care RN, Darrel Orwig EMT, Adam Elbert EMT, Phil Albers AEMT, Justin Tickle Critical Care Paramedic, Jim Wilcox Driver, Brian Spry AEMT, Jaimes Looft AEMT, Randy Perdue Driver, Evan Bollinger AEMT, Kristen Donnelly AEMT, Kendall Pals Driver, Chuck Redemske RN

Not pictured:
Doris Blocker EMT, Pete Bormann Driver, Scott Bormann EMT, Tim Buhr AEMT, Don Dunn Paramedic, Hanah Hill AEMT, Leah Johnson EMT, Skyler Lufkin Driver, Courtney Blocker EMT, Charissa Mueller EMT, Merlin Platt Critical Care Paramedic, Chris Stevens EMT, Chris Zinnel EMT, Tysen Zinnel Driver, Jake Zittritsch Driver

Thank you to all EMS professionals everywhere for your commitment, sacrifice, and service during National EMS Week and every week of the year!