Veteran Kansas City (MO) Firefighter Dies in Training

Kansas City MO Kyle Brinker

A veteran firefighter-paramedic with the Kansas City (MO) Fire Department passed away Tuesday following a medical emergency during a training exercise.

According to a notification from the department, Kyle Brinker, 33, suffered a medical emergency during a training exercise. KCFD personnel rendered immediate care, and he was transported to North Kansas City Hospital. Despite the best efforts of personnel and the staff at North Kansas City Hospital, he was not able to be resuscitated.

The incident occurred around 11:45 a.m. at Station 35, a high-traffic station within the city, KMBC reports.

Kyle Brinker joined KCFD in 2013 and was an 11-year veteran. He spent most of his career at Station 35, one of the busiest stations in Kansas City. Most recently, he was assigned to the Technical Rescue Division. Kyle was a dedicated Firefighter Paramedic who operated at the highest level of skill and compassion, the department said in the release.

One of Kyle’s co-workers best summarized Kyle when he posted, “Your awkward smile was infectious. Your sense of humor was unmatched.  You didn’t complain. You didn’t cower under pressure.  You set an example that many people, myself included, looked up to. You showed the highest of qualities in every facet of life.  You will always be a hero of mine.  Kyle, you will never know how badly you will be missed.  Rest easy, brother.”

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