An incident at a training facility that left several firefighters injured is under investigation.
The career firefighters were participating in a live burn as part of an instructors' course at the Colonie training center when they suffered burns, The Daily Gazette reported.
Five Troy firefighters were released after treatment. However, two will require additional care.
A Saratoga Springs firefighter, a lieutenant, suffered a burn on his ear and damaged gear. He refused treatment.
All were inside the burn room for 30 minutes before the exercise was paused and after leaving, the injuries were noticed, according to the state Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Services.
Eric Wisher, the president of the Troy Uniform Firefighter Association Local 86. told reporters he believes EMS personnel and ambulances should be at the facility during training evolutions.
