Ripley County ambulance service seeks donations after EMT’s family loses home in fire

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

RIPLEY COUNTY, Mo., (KBSI) — The Ripley County Ambulance Service is asking the community for donations after a longtime emergency medical technician and his family lost their home in a fire.

According to the ambulance service, the fire destroyed the home shared by the EMT, his daughter, son-in-law and their 9-month-old baby.

The ambulance service said the EMT has spent years serving the Ripley County community and is now in need of assistance as his family works to recover from the fire.

Officials are collecting clothing, baby supplies, household essentials and monetary donations.

Items needed for the baby include size 2T clothing, size 4 Rascal + Friends diapers, baby wipes, Kendamil Organic formula, MAM bottles with size 2 or 3 nipples and a thermometer.

The family is also requesting clothing and shoes in the following sizes:

– Women’s clothing: Large shirts and pants, size 12 jeans and size 9 to 9.5 shoes.
– Men’s clothing: Large shirts and pants, size 29/34 jeans and size 12 shoes.
– Homeowner’s clothing: 8XLT shirts, size 56/34 jeans and size 17 shoes.

Socks are also needed.

Donations can be dropped off at the Ripley County Ambulance Service, located at 1003 Walnut St.

The ambulance service said information about electronic monetary donations will be released soon.

Community members are encouraged to donate what they can and share the request to help the family recover from the loss of their home.