Community Exceeds Fundraiser Goal for Injured Glasgow Firefighter

A GoFundMe campaign for firefighter Chase Dile raised over $14,000 in less than 24 hours.

Apr. 11, 2026 at 8:07pm

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An abstract, out-of-focus photograph showing the blurred silhouette of a firefighter's helmet and gear in a warm, hazy light, conveying the emotional atmosphere of a community coming together to support one of its own.The Glasgow community's outpouring of support for an injured firefighter underscores the importance of public safety workers and the willingness of locals to rally together in times of need.Glasgow Today

The Glasgow and Barren County community quickly rallied to exceed the $10,000 fundraising goal set up to support firefighter Chase Dile, who was severely injured while working a fire earlier this week. The GoFundMe campaign, started by Drew Hinton of Arrow Safety, will help cover Dile's lost wages and other expenses not fully covered by worker's compensation.

Why it matters

The outpouring of community support for the injured firefighter highlights the tight-knit nature of the Glasgow area and the willingness of residents to come together in times of need. Firefighters play a critical role in public safety, and this fundraiser ensures Dile and his family can focus on his recovery without worrying about financial burdens.

The details

Firefighter Chase Dile suffered severe burns while responding to a fire on April 10 and was transported to the hospital for surgery. While worker's compensation will cover his medical bills, it does not fully replace his lost wages or those of his spouse, who plans to stay with him during his recovery. The GoFundMe campaign started by Drew Hinton of Arrow Safety had an initial goal of $10,000, but exceeded that in less than 12 hours, reaching over $14,000 in donations.

  • Dile was injured on April 10 while working a fire.
  • The GoFundMe campaign was started shortly after the incident and reached its $10,000 goal in less than 12 hours.

The players

Chase Dile

A Glasgow firefighter who suffered severe burns while responding to a fire and is currently recovering.

Drew Hinton

The president and CEO of Arrow Safety, who started the GoFundMe campaign to support Dile and his family.

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What they’re saying

“Glasgow [Fire Department's] worker's comp will cover his medical expenses, so this will be for all the unseen expenses, such as lost wages for Chase (worker's comp usually only pays 2/3 of your lost wages, so this will supplement the rest), as well as lost wages for his wife so that she can stay with him and focus on his healing and recovery, rather than worrying about rent/mortgage, car payments, food, fuel for vehicles, and anything else that's part of their normal 'monthly bills.'”

— Drew Hinton, President and CEO, Arrow Safety

“I'm overwhelmed at the many blessings we've seen from our community, and even from firefighters from the Louisville area…and from people in other states. We reached our initial $10,000 goal in less than 12 hours, and I'm amazed at how God has blessed Chase and his family during this time of need.”

— Drew Hinton, President and CEO, Arrow Safety

What’s next

The GoFundMe campaign will likely remain active for a couple of weeks to a month to continue supporting Dile and his family during his recovery.

The takeaway

This fundraiser demonstrates the strong sense of community in Glasgow and Barren County, where residents quickly rallied to support one of their own firefighters in a time of need. The outpouring of donations will help ensure Dile and his family can focus on his healing without worrying about financial burdens, highlighting the importance of public safety workers and the willingness of locals to come together to support them.