Kalona First Responders

09/18/2026

🚒 🚁 FREE EDUCATION DAY AT KINNICK STADIUM! 🏥🚑
We’re excited to work with IA-AAMS for a FREE day of education, networking, and collaboration, hosted at Kinnick Stadium in the Ted Pacha Family Club!
This event is open to ALL EMS, Fire Department, Hospital, and Flight personnel. Whether you work on the ground, in the hospital, or in the air, this is a great opportunity to learn, connect, and strengthen the relationships that keep our communities moving forward.
Sign up using the QR Code or online at Iowa Association of Air Medical Services https://www.iaaams.org/
Hope to see you there!

09/11/2026

25 years later, we pause again, and remember all those who gave their ultimate sacrifice that terrible day. They should never be forgotten. We also remember those who died as civilians, and anyone who was, or is, directly affected.

07/22/2026

We had so much fun today! Thanks for stopping by and hanging out!

07/08/2026

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07/04/2026

Happy Independence Day! We wish you a safe and fun-filled July 4th celebration!

06/16/2026

Update: 911 service has been restored in Washington County and other affected areas across Iowa. Emergency calls can now be placed normally. Thank you for your patience and understanding while service was being restored.

06/15/2026

There is a wide-spread incident in Iowa affecting 911 calls. If you try to call 911 in Washington County and cannot get through, please utilize the administrative line 319-653-2107. We apologize for any inconvenience and will update social media with any changes or resolution.

05/21/2026

Happy EMS week 2026!

Thank you to each and every one of our volunteers, who make this service possible! Thank you also, to all the dedicated volunteers and career EMS providers who we work alongside everyday! This years theme for EMS week is "Improving outcomes, together", and we wouldn't be able to do that without all of the wonderful people that we work with, on our service, and other services.

Interested in volunteering? Send us a message!

Volunteer photo, 2026:
L to R: Hogan Miller, Amanda Heninger, Pam Pacha, Lori Chalupa, Maddi Zahradnek, Regina Choate, Reba Eicher, and Tim Smith

Not Pictured: Margo Duwa, Shelly Gardner, Aaron Gingerich, Eldon Helmuth, Karma Mack, Dean Miller, Abigail Vakulich, Jerry Zahradnek, and Traci Zahradnek

04/12/2026

Thank you dispatch!! This week is National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! These brave men and women are the first, first responders to any emergency, and often are not thought of as such. They play a vital role in ensuring the safety of responding personnel, and the public! Law enforcement, Fire Departments, and EMS responders couldn’t do our jobs without them!

02/24/2026

🚨🔥Kalona Volunteer Fire Department Pancake Day is Back!! 🔥🚨

Mark your calendars for Saturday, March 28, 2026 and join us at the fire station for one of our favorite community traditions!!

⏰ ️Serving from 6am - 1pm
🍽 Dine In or Carry Out
🥞 All You Can Eat Pancakes, Sausage & Eggs
❤️ Good Will Donation

This year's proceeds will go toward the purchase of new turnout gear and updated rescue equipment, helping us stay ready to serve and protect our community.

We are incredibly grateful for the continued support from our community. Your generosity makes a real difference in keeping our department equipped and prepared. Whether you come hungry, bring your family, or just stop by to say hello - we appreciate you!!!

Help us spread the word by sharing this post. We can't wait to see you on March 28th!!