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Texas firefighter recovering after fall from fire truck

Officials said Scott Hilsabeck was moving on the steps of the engine and working with a team on the deck gun when he fell

By FireRescue1 Staff

TYLER, Texas — A firefighter who was injured after falling off a fire truck en route to a call is expected to return home this week.

Scott Hilsabeck was transported to the intensive care unit Sunday during a fire call, reported KLTV. Officials said Hilsabeck was moving on the steps of the engine and working with a team on the deck gun when he fell.

Tyler Fire Capt. Marty Lawrence said Hilsabeck was moved to a regular room at the hospital and is expected to return home Wednesday.

The fire displaced eight people; there were no other injuries.