KANSAS CITY, Kan. -- A firefighter with the Kansas City, Kansas Fire Department was "severely injured" Monday morning after being hit by the coupling on a fire hose while battling a fire at a Subway sandwich shop. According to a Facebook post by the KCK Professional Firefighters Association, crews were working on a fire at a Subway near Southwest and Rainbow Boulevard when a driver ran over one of the supply hoses, pulling it from a fire hydrant and causing it to hit a firefighter. Fire leaves tenants of two Lee’s Summit apartments without a home Wednesday While it’s not believed to have been an intentional act, it's one the fire department says could have been avoided. “So, because of the actions of a person, it caused significant injuries to a firefighter, for someone that is going to be off for a year. I would say that anyone watching needs to realize never ever, ever, drive over a fire hose." On Wednesday, FOX4 learned that the fire is believed to have been set intentionally. "As firefighters, we work in unpredictable and dangerous conditions. We rely not only on our training but also on the public’s attention to detail to ensure everyone’s safety," the post said. "Something as seemingly simple as avoiding driving over a fire hose or pulling over to the right when emergency vehicles are responding can make all the difference." Additionally, the Assistant Fire Chief of the Kansas City Kansas Fire Department, Scott Schaunaman broke down what happened Monday morning. “A firefighter was taking the supply line off the back of a fire truck and wrapped the fire hydrant to get a water supply and during that process, unfortunately, a citizen had driven over the fire hose and the coupling of the hose got caught under the car. As that person drove away, it created a tremendous amount of tension on that supply line, uncoiled off that hydrant, and the coupling, as a result, hit the firefighter in his lower leg at such a force that it created an open tibia fibula fracture on his left leg that caused a significant amount of bleeding," he said. As a result of this incident, the KCK Professional Firefighters Association released a list of reminders that the community should keep in mind when driving by the scene of a fire. Kansas City man charged with 10 felonies in connection to first homicide of 2025 The list says: Never drive over the fire hose - These hoses are critical for fighting fires, and driving over them can damage the equipment, disrupt operations, or cause injuries. Proceed with caution around emergency scenes - If you’re unsure whether your actions might cause harm, always err on the side of caution. Pull to the right shoulder - This simple action helps us navigate through traffic and respond quickly to emergencies. As for the injured firefighter, Schaunaman says he's doing well. "The good news is he's doing well now. He's had one surgery. He's expected to have multiple surgeries,” he shared. Believe it or not, there is a silver lining in this story. "A good samaritan, early in the morning, noticed this firefighter laying in the road and used his vehicle to block and protect the firefighter from getting hit by oncoming traffic,” Schaunaman said. KCKFD says a male, wearing an orange hoodie, and driving a white truck, likely provided life-saving help Monday morning around 7 a.m. and the department would love to connect with him. "The senior firefighter wants to shake your hand and say thank you for saving his life.” The number to connect with the Unified Government Call Center is (913) 573- 5311.   The driver who ran over the hose, causing injury to the firefighter, stayed on the scene and cooperated with law enforcement. The KCKFD says the driver is remorseful. If you find yourself approaching an emergency scene, the fire department wants to remind you to slow down and keep your eyes forward. Also, if an emergency vehicle is approaching behind you, slow down and pull to the right. Responders are trained to, in most cases, pass you on the left. KCKFD confirmed to FOX4 that Monday's fire is now an arson investigation. The Arson Hotline number is (913) 573-5555.