Dec 31, 2021

Veteran Kan. firefighter dies from COVID-19 complications

Posted Dec 31, 2021 1:30 AM
Joshua Bruggeman-courtesy photo
Joshua Bruggeman-courtesy photo

SEDGWICK COUNTY —The Wichita Fire Department reported Firefighter Joshua Bruggeman died late Wednesday from COVID-19 complications.

He 17-year member of the fire department and was currently assigned to Station 8-A. Bruggeman is survived by his wife and their 4 children.

The Kansas Department of Health reported more than 7,000 deaths in the state from COVID-19 since the pandemic began.