Feb 20, 2026

Fire truck lifts boy to see his father who was injured fighting wildfire

Posted Feb 20, 2026 12:00 PM
Photo courtesy Kansas FIrefighter's Museum
Photo courtesy Kansas FIrefighter's Museum

During the recent wildfires in southwest Kansas and Oklahoma, several firefighters sustained injuries, including two who were transported to the burn unit at St Francis for medical treatment.

Photo courtesy Kansas FIrefighter's Museum
Photo courtesy Kansas FIrefighter's Museum

On Thursday, Josh Griffin and the team at Wichita Fire Department 2B arranged for the son of one of the firefighters to visit his father through the window via the bucket, according to a social media report from the Kansas Firefighter's Museum.

This was undoubtedly an incredible moment. Well done, gentlemen. Furthermore, we are thrilled to report that both firefighters are recovering exceptionally well.