While extreme heat is taking a toll on people across the country, Columbus firefighters aren't getting a break either. 

Air conditioners in at least seven Columbus fire stations, along with the city's Fire Alarm Office, are experiencing air conditioning failures while others also are being checked.

The air conditioner at one fire station has been out for the past two months. Temperatures downstairs reached about 80 while it was even hotter on the second floor where crews sleep, WBNS reported.

Some firefighters have brought fire conditioners from their houses in an effort to help cool things down. 

"We're working so hard to address it. And you know our safety department and finance department are working very hard to make sure that we get the air conditioning units working to make sure that they're acceptable, safe conditions for our firefighters," Columbus Mayor Andrew Ginther said.

Columbus Division of Fire Interim Chief Dave Baugh said: "There's parts of firehouses that are all good to go. So they can take it easy in those places and take time to cool off in those areas. We've provided the temporary units to provide some cooling relief in those affected areas."