Thursday, August 16, 2012
An internal investigation is under way at the Dunedin
City Fire Station after a firefighter was injured by a burst
fire hose yesterday.
Deputy Chief Fire Officer Trevor Tilyard said staff were
testing fire hoses about 2pm, when one burst.
Because of the high pressure, the hose began flailing about
and a coupling struck Senior Station Officer Lindsay Rae on
the leg.
Mr Tilyard said it was a rare event.
Mr Rae was taken to Dunedin Hospital with a suspected broken
leg.
Late last night, a hospital spokeswoman said he was in a
stable condition, and had been moved to an orthopaedic ward.
Depending on the extent of his injuries, the Ministry of
Business, Innovation and Employment might also launch an
investigation into the incident, Mr Tilyard said.
