A Kinloch firefighter who was shot at a St. Louis County Applebee’s in June was recently released from the hospital. According to the Kinloch Fire Protection District, Arlydia Bufford was released from the hospital late last week. She is continuing to recover and undergoing physical therapy at a rehabilitation center in the area. “Arlydia has a long road ahead of her and we stand commit to seeing her through. Please continue the positive thoughts and prayers, they are working!” a spokesperson for the Kinloch Fire Protection District said. Bufford is 20 years old and has been with the Kinloch Fire Protection District since late 2019. The Kinloch Fire Protection District set up a 'Cards for Arlydia' program where people can send cards, notes and pictures for her to look at and read during her recovery.