WICHITA, Kansas (KAKE) -- The Wichita Fire Department has released the name of the firefighter who died Thursday in the line of duty.
Wichita Fire Chief Snow said Friday morning that 27-year-old Ty Voth, a generational firefighter, died Thursday during a house fire in south Wichita, near Haysville.
"He lived as a hero, he died as a hero and he will be remembered as a hero," Wichita Fire Department Chief Snow said.
Ty was a five-year veteran of the department.
"He was selfless, dedicated and always put others before himself," WFD said in a statement. "Our fire department is family, and this loss is felt deeply by us all. We will share details on honoring Ty’s life as they become available."