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FORT WORTH, Texas<\/strong> – Days after a Fort Worth<\/a> firefighter was injured on the job, he’s still recovering from his burns while his infant child remains in the NICU at another hospital.<\/p>\n Saturday, FOX 4 spoke with a fellow firefighter to get an update on his road to recovery.<\/p>\n Caleb Halvorson recovering The latest:<\/p>\n Fort Worth firefighter Caleb Halvorson is still at Parkland Hospital recovering.\u00a0<\/p>\n He’s currently in the burn unit with second and third-degree burns. He also suffered other injuries, including a dislocated knee.\u00a0<\/p>\n We learned Saturday that despite the pain of his injuries, he remains upbeat and is even cracking jokes.\u00a0<\/p>\n A good sign, as he has a long road ahead, but the Fort Worth community is making sure he and his family know that they aren’t alone.<\/p>\n They say a picture is worth a thousand words, and these images speak of brotherhood, courage, and perseverance. It’s part of a firefighter’s training.\u00a0<\/p>\n (Source: Glen E. Ellman, Fort Worth Fire Department) <\/p>\n Injured Fort Worth firefighter <\/p>\n The backstory:<\/p>\n On Wednesday, Fort Worth firefighters knew exactly what to do when a mayday call was made for one of their own.\u00a0<\/p>\n The department says while battling a fire on Williams Street in south Fort Worth, Caleb Halvorson became trapped after a garage roof collapsed on him.\u00a0<\/p>\n Fellow firefighters pulled him out of the burning debris.\u00a0<\/p>\n A lieutenant who helped rescue Halvorson suffered smoke inhalation and minor injuries. He was treated and released from the hospital.\u00a0<\/p>\n No one else was hurt in the fire, and the cause is still under investigation.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u2018Always a smile on his face\u2019 <\/p>\n What they’re saying:<\/p>\n Mike Drivdhal is with the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters’ Association. He spoke with FOX 4 Saturday about Halverson.<\/p>\n “Just a joy to be around, always a smile on his face. Hard worker. He\u2019s the type of firefighter we hope all of our firefighters are,” Drivdhal said.<\/p>\n The FWPFA created an online fundraiser<\/a> to support Halvorson’s family.<\/p>\n “Very thankful. It could have been much worse, but we do know that Caleb and his family have a lot to go through,” Drivdhal said.\u00a0<\/p>\n The 26-year-old just became a new dad, but his son is currently in the NICU at a hospital in Fort Worth.\u00a0<\/p>\n Now the family is splitting time between two different hospitals.<\/p>\n “The outpouring of support from the community, both with thoughts and prayers and financially, has been outstanding to help them,” Drivdhal said.\u00a0<\/p>\n And Drivdhal says so far, the three-year veteran firefighter has remained positive despite the daunting road ahead.\u00a0<\/p>\n “He\u2019s been very upbeat; I know that he\u2019s been up joking around, which is his personality. And just doing the best he can to keep his mind on what\u2019s best for him,” Drivdhal said.<\/p>\n And every bit of help, no matter how small, means so much.<\/p>\n “The support that they\u2019re receiving and the firefighter’s family is what I believe will get them through,” Drivdhal said.\u00a0<\/p>\n What you can do:<\/p>\n If you want to donate to help Halvorson and his family, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The Source:<\/b> Information in this update came from Mike Drivdhal with the Fort Worth Professional Firefighters’ Association<\/p>\n![\"PREVIOUS](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/34390592C66D3EC2DA03864B0E5CA39C.jpg\")
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