The Department of Labour is investigating after a man was seriously injured at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School in Waverley, N.S., on Saturday.
The young firefighter, who has not been identified, was injured during a training session.
Staff members gave him immediate medical attention before he was rushed to hospital.
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The fire school is investigating and Nova Scotia’s Department of Labour is doing an inspection of the school.
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The department says they have not issued a stop-work order at this time.
There is no word on the status of the injured firefighter.
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