Philadelphia Firefighter Falls From Rig

Nov. 12, 2009
A Philadelphia was injured last night (Nov. 11) after falling off a fire truck, according to WPVI-TV.The incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m. while crews were responding to a call.The 40-year-old male firefighter reportedly leaned against a door which wasn't closed and fell out.

A Philadelphia was injured last night (Nov. 11) after falling off a fire truck, according to WPVI-TV.

The incident occurred just after 6:30 p.m. while crews were responding to a call.

The 40-year-old male firefighter reportedly leaned against a door which wasn't closed and fell out.

Paramedics transported the firefighter to the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania for treatment. According to the news station, he was showing stable vital signs while en route to the hospital.

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