Injured West Metro, CO, Firefighter Moved to ICU for Treatment
Injured West Metro firefighter Jarrod Leonard remains in critical condition following a fall during rescue training and he's been transferred to the intensive care unit.
West Metro Fire Rescue Firefighter/Paramedic Jarrod Leonard remains in critical but stable condition after being injured by a fall during technical rescue training.
The West Metro Fire Rescue firefighter who was injured Wednesday during a training activity has been moved to the intensive care unit.
"He remains in critical but stable condition and is being closely monitored by a large team of healthcare professionals. His family, along with members of the West Metro Fire Rescue family, continue to be by his side, " a statement from the department read.
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