By FireRescue1 Staff
FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A veteran fire captain died Wednesday during a training exercise.
WMEE reported that Fort Wayne Fire Department Captain Eric Balliet was leading a crew through a “physically demanding training exercise” when he was transported to the hospital.
His cause of death has not yet been released.
Capt. Balliet was a 19-year veteran of the department and was promoted to Captain in 2005 to work in the fire investigation division.
We will update you when more information becomes available.
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