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Firefighter rushed to the hospital after sudden cardiac arrest

December 25, 2022 / 9:29 AM EST / CBS Pittsburgh

Firefighter rushed to the hospital

EMLEMTON, Pa. (KDKA) - A firefighter was rushed to the hospital after experiencing a medical emergency while on a call on Saturday.

The Emlenton Fire Department in Clarion County said firefighter Tim Kriebel suffered a sudden cardiac arrest while in Ashland Township.

He was rushed to the hospital.

At last check, he is in the ICU in stable condition.

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