KCFD Emt Billy Birmingham Passes Away Due To Coronavirus In Kansas

Press release from the City of Kansas City:

April 13, 2020

The KCFD regrets to announce the passing of EMT Billy Birmingham who lost his battle with COVID-19 this afternoon. The passing of Billy Birmingham saddens all KCFD employees deeply.

"I am sad to report that KCFD EMT Billy Birmingham lost his battle with COVID-19 this afternoon. He was part of the KCFD family for the past 10 years, but part of the MAST family for many years prior," said KCFD Fire Chief Donna Maize. "His passing represents a personal loss to all of us who knew him and cherished both his friendship and professionalism."

Billy had worked for KCFD since 2010 and prior to that had worked with the Metropolitan Ambulance Service since 1998.

The City of Kansas City will turn on the Firefighter’s Fountain and Memorial at Pennsylvania and 31st Street tomorrow in honor of this member’s life and service.

Birmingham’s death marks the first death of a city employee from COVID-19. Please respect the privacy of all KCFD employees who are mourning the loss of their friend and co-worker.

Funeral arrangements and information will follow in the days to come.

This press release was produced by the City of Kansas City. The views expressed here are the author’s own.