Joplin, MO, Firefighter Recovering after Medical Issue During Training

The Joplin Globe, Mo.

(TNS)

A Joplin firefighter has been hospitalized in critical but stable condition after suffering a medical emergency at 10 a.m. Tuesday during a training session at the Public Safety Training Center, city officials said.

Fellow firefighters rendered immediate aid and summoned an ambulance, which took the firefighter to a hospital.

City officials did not identify the firefighter but in a statement said more information will be released as soon as possible.

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