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November 04, 2026 08:44 AM •
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MALTO, Idaho — One Idaho firefighter was killed and another injured when the fire apparatus they were in went off the road and crashed.
Cassia County Sheriff Captain Kevin Horak told East Idaho News that deputies were called to the single-vehicle crash on Nov. 2 around 9 p.m. on East Yale Road. Horak said the fire truck was carrying two Raft River Fire District firefighters when it went off the roadway, injuring both.
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The firefighters were flown to Portneuf Medical Center in Pocatello, where one died from his injuries. The other is still hospitalized.
The details and cause of the crash remain unknown and the names of both firefighters have not been released.
The Idaho State Police are investigating the crash.
Clinton Township’s agreement with IAFF Local 1381 lets the fire department hire EMTs instead of requiring paramedic certification, aiming to save hundreds of thousands annually after staffing shortages drove nearly $1 million in overtime costs amid Michigan’s paramedic shortage
November 02, 2026 03:55 PM
Bill Carey is the associate editor for FireRescue1.com and EMS1.com. A former Maryland volunteer firefighter, sergeant, and lieutenant, Bill has written for several fire service publications and platforms. His work on firefighter behavioral health garnered a 2014 Neal Award nomination. His ongoing research and writings about line-of-duty death data is frequently cited in articles, presentations, and trainings. Have a news tip? He can be reached at [email protected].






















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