Pa. Firefighter Slips on Ice, Falls From Window

Feb. 4, 2015
Lt. Alex Scripp suffered multiple fractures, and has a long road to recovery.

A Pennsylvania firefighter has a long road to recovery after falling out a second-story window at a house fire last week.

Lt. Alex Scripp, a Munhall firefighter, slipped on ice and fell out of the window, WPXI reported.

He shattered his left knee, suffered a fractured femur and right kneecap. Yet, he was reported in good spirits, the station reported.

"He’s improving every day, considering the fall that he took,” his father, Jeff said.

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The injured firefighter has received many messages wishing him a speedy recovery.

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