Kamiah Fire EMS Responds to Two Air Ambulance Transports

Busy day for local emergency services includes serious incidents requiring helicopter evacuation

Apr. 11, 2026 at 7:27pm

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Kamiah Fire Rescue EMS responded to multiple incidents on Thursday, including two calls that resulted in patients being transported by air ambulance. One incident involved a boom truck that overturned while cutting trees, leaving one patient with moderate injuries who was flown to a hospital in Lewiston. In total, two patients were evacuated by Life Flight during the day's emergency calls, though details on the second incident were not immediately available.

Why it matters

Air ambulance transports are a critical but expensive part of emergency medical response, especially in rural areas like Kamiah where ground transport times to major hospitals can be lengthy. This busy day for Kamiah's fire and EMS crews highlights the importance of well-trained first responders and reliable air evacuation services to serve the community.

The details

According to Kamiah Fire Rescue, the first incident involved a boom truck that overturned while cutting trees near Rockview Drive. One patient sustained moderate injuries and was transported by air to St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston. Paramedic Katie Dow was on duty and assisted by several EMTs and Kamiah Fire Rescue members during the response. In total, two patients were flown out by Life Flight during the day's calls, though additional details about the second incident were not immediately provided.

  • The incidents occurred on Thursday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Kamiah Fire Rescue EMS

The local fire and emergency medical services agency responsible for responding to incidents in the Kamiah, Idaho area.

Katie Dow

A paramedic with Kamiah Fire Rescue EMS who assisted with the response to the boom truck incident.

Life Flight

The air ambulance service that transported the two patients from the Kamiah incidents to regional hospitals.

St. Joseph Regional Medical Center

The hospital in Lewiston, Idaho where one of the patients was transported by Life Flight.

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The takeaway

This busy day for Kamiah's emergency responders underscores the vital role that air ambulance services play in providing critical care and rapid transport for patients in rural communities, where ground transport times to major hospitals can be lengthy.