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LODD: Veteran Ind. firefighter dies during training exercise

Capt. Eric Balliet, a 19-year veteran, was leading a crew through a rigorous training maneuver when he was transported to the hospital

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Captain Eric Balliet’s cause of death has not yet been released.

Photo/Fort Wayne Fire Department

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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