Buffalo Center Ambulance

10/18/2026

10/08/2026

09/09/2026

It’s National Emergency Services Day.

The EMTs.
The paramedics.
The firefighters.
The police officers.
The dispatchers.
The emergency room teams.

They meet people on the worst days of their lives.

Car accidents.
Heart attacks.
Fires.
Missing children.
Calls no family ever wants to make.

They miss dinners.
Birthdays.
Holidays.
Bedtimes with their own kids.

Because someone else’s emergency doesn’t care what day it is.

You might only know them for 10 minutes.

But those 10 minutes might be the reason you get the rest of your life.

Today is for the ones who answer the call.
Thank you.

09/06/2026

Know what to do!

08/14/2026

08/12/2026

MISSING LELAND MAN FOUND SAFE

LELAND, Iowa — Ralph Westerberg, the rural Leland man who had been missing since Monday night, has been found safe, according to the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office.

Officials say Westerberg is doing well and is being taken to a medical facility for evaluation as a precaution.

Westerberg, who has dementia, had been missing since Monday night and did not have a cell phone with him. Authorities had asked North Iowa residents to watch for him and his white 2005 Toyota Camry.

No additional details about where or how Westerberg was located were immediately available.

We’ll update this story if more information is released.

A very good ending to a story many across North Iowa were following closely.Anyone who sees Ralph or his vehicle should immediately contact the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office at 641-585-2828, option 0.

Please keep an eye on rural roads, fields, driveways and other areas where a vehicle could be difficult to spot.

MISSING PERSON
Please help spread the word across North Iowa.
The Winnebago County Emergency Notification Network is asking the public to help locate Ralph Westerberg of rural Leland.

Westerberg has dementia and has not been seen since last night. Authorities say there have been no reports of his location or direction of travel, and he does not have a cell phone with him.

He is believed to be driving a white 2005 Toyota Camry with Iowa license plate QIG081.

If you see Ralph, the vehicle, or have information that could help locate him, please contact the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office immediately at 641-585-2828, option 0.

08/05/2026

Join Our Crew! 🚑
EMT class will be starting soon in Forest City with Joe Klukow.
This is a great opportunity to:
✨learn more about healthcare or how to care for others
✨give back to your family & the community
✨join a group that has dedication, compassion and purpose
✨expand knowledge that is life changing

Class Information:
📅 Course Dates: August 24 – December 14, 2026
🕕 Schedule: Mondays & Thursdays • 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM
🏫 Location: Forest City Ambulance
👨‍🏫 Instructor: Joseph Klukow

This course includes:
✅ 70 hours of lecture and 60 hours of lab
✅ 18 hours of hospital‑based clinical experience
✅ 12 hours of ambulance ride time
✅ Eligibility for the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians (NREMT) exam upon completion

Any crew member can give a testimony to how important this decision was in their life and how we are grateful we took action to join.
Contact us via this page, any crew member or fill in this application link and we will be in touch with you !

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