A Missouri firefighter was seriously injured while battling a grass fire Monday.

New Hampton Fire Protection District volunteer firefighter Donar Jordan, 50, suffered burns while battling a blaze north of Bethany, Northwest MO Info reports. He was airlifted in critical condition to the burn unit at the University of Kansas Medical Center in Kansas City, KS, the news outlet added.

An online update from the Mercer County Fire Protection District offered support to Jordan and his family following the injury. 

"MCFPD is sending our thoughts and prayers for strength and a speedy recovery to the injured New Hampton FPD firefighter and family," the online post stated. "Every call has risks but we still respond, accepting that risk every time we leave the station."

No other details about Jordan was injured and the extent of his injuries were not released.