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Injured Ga. firefighter suffered spinal injury, starting rehab

Firefighter Will Griffin was one of three firefighters who suffered serious injuries after an aerial failure during a training exercise

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ATLANTA — One of the three firefighters injured in a training accident two weeks ago is now being treated at a spinal center in Atlanta.

Gainesville Times reported that firefighter Will Griffin, 24, was transferred from the hospital and began his rehabilitation program at a spinal cord injury unit.

Fire officials did not say how long the rehabilitation process would take, according to the report.

Firefighter Griffin and two other firefighters — TJ Elliott and Stephen Jackson — suffered serious injuries July 22 when the ladder on an aerial collapsed during a training exercise, dropping them more than 40 feet.

Firefighters Elliott and Jackson have both been released from the hospital.

Hall County Fire Services has established a fund for the three firefighters. Donations are being accepted at the Hall County Injured Firefighters Fund at the Hall Co. Credit Union, P.O. Box 908237, Gainesville, Ga. 30501 or call 770-534-4255.