A suspect has been arrested in connection with an assault on a firefighter on Friday
The woman is a member of the Courtenay Fire Department and was putting on equipment to respond to a structure fire when she was assaulted.
She was taken to hospital for treatment and is now recovering from her injuries at home.
The other firefighters were able to subdue the suspect and hold him until the police arrived.
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The RCMP continues gathering evidence, including dashcam footage from a nearby firetruck.
