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In the Line of Duty
Kyle Yoder, 49 - Millersburg, Ohio
7/4/2026
Kyle Yoder Firefighter/Paramedic Holmes Fire District #1 Millersburg, Ohio Age: 49 Sex: Male Classification: Career Years of service: 28 Date of incident: July 4, 2026 Date of death: July 4, 2026 On July 4, 2026, at 6 a.m., Firefighter/Paramedic Kyle Yoder finished his shift during which he responded to seven emergency calls including a motor vehicle accident around 1 a.m. After his shift, Firefighter/Paramedic Yoder left the fire station. He then returned to the fire station around 9:00 a.m. A short time later, an ambulance crew returning to the fire station found Firefighter/Paramedic Yoder collapsed on the ground. The ambulance crew administered CPR and transported Firefighter/Paramedic Yoder to a local hospital where, despite all efforts, he was pronounced deceased.