In update New York, 26 year old Firefighter Jarrett Eleam of the Big Tree Volunteer Fire Company, in Hamburg NY is in a coma due to an unknown medical emergency which occurred Monday evening after training. Firefighter Elam had completed the annual company in house SCBA/ firefighter survival certification and remained with other firefighters after his completion of his evolutions to assist in the training. Firefighter Eleam complained of feeling ill and was checked out by fellow firefighters. He was transported to South Buffalo Mercy Hospital where he fell into a coma and is critical and currently on life support. Jarrett’s immediate family members made the trip from Pittsburgh PA to Buffalo during the winter storm where they remain by his side at this time with many of the members of the BTVFC.
