WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – A Sedgwick County Sheriff's lieutenant was stuck on the side of the road in freezing weather when a Kansas Highway Patrol trooper stepped in to lend a hand. It's a favor the lieutenant said he wanted to pay forward.  Sedgwick County Sheriff's Lieutenant Jason Gill was on his way back from Missouri when he blew a tire. A KHP trooper helped him change it, which made Lt. Gill realize there was a need for impact kits. He said it's now his goal to get KHP Troop H equipped.  On U.S. Highway 400, about 15 miles out of Neodesha, there is no help seen in metro areas.  "There's no motorist assist in that area. It is just the troopers. If you dial *47, or whatever it is, you're going to get a trooper," said Lt. Gill.  Pairing that with freezing temperatures, Lt. Gill said, changing a tire became a lot more difficult.  When KHP Master Trooper Branden Bales arrived, they got the tires changed with gear that Bales purchased with his own money.  "He and I were both having to just really lean into these things to get 'em on and get 'em off. We're dealing with those, and he makes a comment that stuck with me later," said Lt. Gill.  Bales' comment was "I've debated whether investing into an impact. I just haven't convinced myself to do it yet." Lt. Gill decided he would begin to raise money for those battery-powered impacts.  Trooper Bales said while it is a job requirement to help stranded motorists, in the 16 counties they patrol, Troop H is not given those tire-changing tools.  "We're not really provided anything besides what comes with the car for helping, but it is expected of us to do," said Bales.  Bales believes it's a gesture that will not go unnoticed.  "To go out of his way to start funding us getting impacts is just gonna be one tremendous help, but thank you is just a understatement about how we, Troop H, feel about it," said Bales.  Getting drivers back on the road faster and keeping them safe moving forward.  Lt. Gill said he's raised $1,800 so far, with a goal of raising $5,500. He thinks that number will be enough to equip all troopers and lieutenants in Troop H with battery-powered impacts.  You can donate to the effort here.