Perryton, TX, Assistant Chief Seriously Injured by Hoseline
The Perryton Fire Department assistant chief injured by a hose malfunction remains in critical condition.
Assistant Chief Scott Glass suffered a serious head injury when a five-inch line malfunctioned as it was being charged at a structure fire last week, according to a release from city officials.
Firefighter Thomas Beal. who sustained a head injury and multiple fractures, was released after treatment and observation.
Firefighter Jacob Anderson suffered minor injuries and was treated and released.
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Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.
