Truro firefighter critically injured earlier this month has died
Posted Mar 20, 2019 07:02:47 PM.
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A Truro firefighter has died of injuries he sustained earlier this month.
Skyler Blackie was critically injured during a training exercise at the Nova Scotia Firefighters School in Waverly on March 9.
The Town of Truro said on Facebook the career firefighter died Wednesday morning.
“Truro has lost a young, outgoing, charismatic man who will be missed deeply by his wife, his family, his family of firefighters, his friends and co-workers,” the post said.
The Truro Volunteer Fire Brigade Facebook page says details on funeral arrangements will be announced at a later date.
“Our hearts go out to his wife and the rest of the Blackie family during this difficult time,” said the post credited to deputy chief Geoff (Slim) Fisher and assistant deputy chief Bentley Rice.
The province's Department of Labour is investigating the incident.
