BARTON COUNTY—A police officer is being credited with helping save a family from a fire at their home.

Just before 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, fire crews responded to the report of a fire a a home in the 900 block of Jefferson Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.

Crews found a detached garage and a full size pickup fully involved in fire under a carport which was also on fire. The fire was also spreading to another vehicle in the drive and was approaching the residence.

Prior to the fire department's arrival, Great Bend Police Department Officer Taylor Reed arrived on scene, forced entry into the residence waking up the occupants and successfully removed them from the residence.

&nbsp;The garage, carport and both vehicles are considered a total loss.

Due to the freezing temperatures at the time of the fire, off-duty crews were called to the scene to assist with the fire.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Great Bend Fire Department and the Kansas State Fire Marshal Office.&nbsp;

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/1/1672929670685.jpeg" alt="The Great Bend Fire Department gave special recognition to Officer Taylor Reed for going above and beyond in removing the occupants from the residence. Photo Great Bend Fire Dept." />
 <figcaption>The Great Bend Fire Department gave special recognition to Officer Taylor Reed for going above and beyond in removing the occupants from the residence. Photo Great Bend Fire Dept.</figcaption>
 </figure>BARTON COUNTY—A police officer is being credited with helping save a family from a fire at their home.Just before 4:30 a.m. on Wednesday, fire crews responded to the report of a fire a a home in the 900 block of Jefferson Street in Great Bend, according to a media release.Crews found a detached garage and a full size pickup fully involved in fire under a carport which was also on fire. The fire was also spreading to another vehicle in the drive and was approaching the residence.Prior to the fire department's arrival, Great Bend Police Department Officer Taylor Reed arrived on scene, forced entry into the residence waking up the occupants and successfully removed them from the residence.&nbsp;The garage, carport and both vehicles are considered a total loss.Due to the freezing temperatures at the time of the fire, off-duty crews were called to the scene to assist with the fire.The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Great Bend Fire Department and the Kansas State Fire Marshal Office.&nbsp;

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