A Kansas City firefighter paramedic, Graham Hoffman, was fatally stabbed by a patient inside an ambulance while responding to a medical emergency. The suspect, who had a history of violent behavior including a recent charge for biting a police officer, has been charged with murder. Officials and experts are calling for nationwide self-defense training for first responders, highlighting a troubling trend of violence against medical personnel. The community mourns the loss of Hoffman, remembered as a compassionate and dedicated individual. The incident has sparked discussions about the safety and mental health of first responders in an increasingly violent environment.