Wichita Firefighter Ty Voth Dies in Line of Duty

Wichita firefighter Ty Voth tragically passed away after collapsing at the scene of a house fire on Thursday. The incident occurred in south Wichita in 100-degree heat, and Voth was transported to the hospital where he was pronounced dead. A dignified transfer procession will honor Voth, starting at Sedgwick County Forensic Science and ending at Resthaven Mortuary & Gardens of Memory. The fire department and community mourn the loss of one of their bravest, with Wichita Fire Department Chief Tammy Snow acknowledging the tragic event during a press conference. Voth's death marks the first firefighting-related fatality in the department since 2010. An investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire and the circumstances of Voth's collapse.