IVA, S.C. —

An Upstate firefighter is recovering in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle Monday .

The community is rallying around Iva fire Chief Curt Brickle as he undergoes surgery and continues to heal from his injuries. This includes a broken right arm, rib and spinal fractures, and multiple cuts and bruises.

Several sources close to the family, including Brickle's wife, Jennifer, said he is to be intubated and on a ventilator for the time being. He is expected to undergo surgery for the injuries to his ribs and will need surgery for his arm. This content is imported from Facebook. You may be able to find the same content in another format, or you may be able to find more information, at their web site.

The family tells WYFF News 4 that Brickle was not on duty when he was hi

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